Hyundai Elantra: Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle

Adjusting the seats properly ensures comfort and safety while driving. Learn how to use manual or power seat controls in your Hyundai Elantra.

If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle's air bag system.

Altering or installing equipment on a vehicle equipped with airbags should be done with extreme caution. This section explains how improper modifications can interfere with sensor calibration, airbag deployment paths, or SRS diagnostics. By consulting manufacturer guidelines before making changes, you preserve the full functionality of these life-saving systems and avoid compromising your Elantra’s safety certification.