Airbag complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The consumer stated two recalls have been issued on her vehicle. The dealer stated the next available date was not until January 2005. The consumer is concerned for her safety. Please provide additional information.
Daewoo has had two recalls for their Lanos vehicle. One for their cam shaft position (cmp) sensor and recall campaign no.02v-131 for the Lanos passenger air bag assembly modification. The problem is there are no garages supplied by Daewoo to fix their vehicles. Additionally, their number for customer service does not answer [phone]) to provide a dealer to service the car. Please require Daewoo to fix the cars or not allow Daewoo to do business in the USA, until they fulfill their requirements to do business in America. That is to stop all business that Daewoo does in America. Thank you.
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.
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.
Consumer received four recall letters 02V131001 concerning air bags, 04V357000 and 04V394000 concerning engine failure, and 99V336001 regarding defective wheels. When taken to get these defects serviced on 2/24/05 dealer had no parts. A rental fee was provided, but dealer still had no parts.
Related recalls (3)
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…
Air bags › Side/window
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Frequently asked questions
Which Daewoo Lanos years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (37), 2000 (33), 1999 (8) and 2002 (5) model years. Airbag complaints make up 29% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Daewoo Lanos airbag problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 02V131001 (air bags, May 8, 2002); 02V131002 (air bags, May 8, 2002); 99V090002 (side/window, Jun 1, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Daewoo Lanos airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles; 50% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (48 mentions), followed by the frontal › driver side › inflator module (1).
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.