Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Daewoo Lanos owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Consumer was driving on the highway and vehicle parked facing the oncoming traffic. Vehicle turned on its headlights, causing the driver to swerve. The vehicle turned over and ejected the driver. Upon impact airbags failed to deploy. Currently, the vehicle is being recalled by the manufacturer for defective airbags. Campaign id number : 02V131001.
Recall 02V131001 concerning air bag deployment. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and informed the dealer that the air bag light continued to illuminate. The service technician determined that the illumination of the air bag light had nothing to do with the recall. Consumer was devastated.
A recall (04V357000) has been issued for the cam shaft position sensor and NHTSA recall 02V131001 on the FMVSS 201/air bag deployment. The consumer is unable to find an authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. Please provide additional information.
Consumer received recall 02V131000 concerning passenger air bag assembly modification on September 27, 2004. Consumer contacted the deaership on four occasions. However, consumer was constantly told that the parts were not available.
Consumer states while driving at 35mph, she was involved in a frontal collision, in which the air bag did not completely deploy on impact, vehicle was totalled. Consumer also stated the brakes failed, consumer was also injured.
Consumer took vehicle to a Daewoo dealer and they were not doing Daewoo recall repairs. . The mechanic refused to work on consumer's vehicle. Consumer informed mechanic that air bag light was on one and a half weeks. Mechanic told her that this was dangerous, but he could not work on it. Consumer was concerned, and needed some place to take vehicle for repairs. The Daewoo listed in jonesboro, ga was not there any more.
The consumer received recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, and recall 02V131001 regarding air bags. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic claimed the number on parts did not match the parts needed to repair the vehicle, and the consumer had to pay for parts before ordering. Smoke and fumes had come from the hose and the consumer stated that coolant leaked.
Recallm 02V131001/FMVSS 201 air bag deployment, and 04 v04357 000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Consumer received two recall notices, and was unable to get the dealer to honor the recall. Dealer refuse to honor recall because the consumer did not purchase their vehicle from them. Consumer needs to provide the dealer information.
Vehicle was involved in a rear and frontal collisions, and none of the airbags deployed. Dealer will not return consumer's calls. Please provide any further information.
Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag NHTSA recalls 04V357000 and 02V131000.
Related recalls
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Airbag complaints in other Lanos years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, 16% of the model year's 209 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Daewoo Lanos airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 02V131001 (air bags, May 8, 2002); NHTSA recall 02V131002 (air bags, May 8, 2002). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Daewoo Lanos airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.