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 2001 Daewoo Lanos owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Safety recall on Daewoo Lanos passenger side air bag. The consumer received a recall letter after her daughter had already been involved in an accident. The vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle and subsequently the air bags did not deploy. The drivers side seat broke as well. (recall 02V131001).
Consumer received recall 02V131001 for air bags, and to date has not been able to find a dealer in the area to do the repairs. Front safety belt was defective. The belt would not extend and retract properly which sometimes resulted in a very tight and uncomfortable fit.
While driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle crashing into an embankment. The consumer stated that neither of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. The driver sustained minor injuries.
Recalls 02V131000 and 02V131001/FMVSS 201 air bag deployment, vehicle was involved in a frontal and a side collision, however neither air bag deployed. Dealer was notified. There was one injury.
Consumer received recalls 02V131001 regarding FMVSS 201 air bag deployment, and 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer received the air bag recall notice s February 18, 2003 and cam shaft recall in October, 2004. Consumer was unable to locate an authorized service center in her area to do recall repairs.
Re:recall on Daewoo 02v-131 ; both passenger air bag assembly modification and camshaft position sensor. When the consumer told the dealer he was bringing the vehicle in to have the recall on the camshaft position sensor and air repaired, he was told there was a 5 page waiting list and no parts were available.
NHTSA recall 04V357000 on the camshaft position sensor and NHTSA recall 02V131001 on the FMVSS 201/air bag deployment. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. This information was provided by maria's husband jose de nacimiento.
Consumer received NHTSA recall 02V131001 on the FMVSS 201 regarding air bag deployment, and NHTSA recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. However, consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recalls.
NHTSA recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, and NHTSA recall 02V131001 on the FMVSS 201 regarding air bag deployment. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer in the area to honor the recalls.
02 v 131 001/FMVSS 201 air bag deployment & 04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/MIL: consumer was unable to get these recalls honor, because -no authorized service centers were available in their area.
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 2001 Daewoo Lanos?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Daewoo Lanos, 29% of the model year's 129 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (21 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 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 2001 Daewoo Lanos airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 6 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.