2006 Hyundai Accent problems

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · AZ

Got the car when my mom died in 2015. She received a recall on the air bags but when I took it down to get it fixed the guy told me and my daughter in law that I was a week too late to get it fixed and that I would have to pay for it now if I wanted it fixed. I don't have the card that was mailed anymore but how is this safe for me, my family and friends?

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Airbags · 101,000 miles · PA

Airbag light is on. Hyundai issued an extended warranty for the occupant classification system. The dealer will not determine the cause of the issue without a diagnostic fee. This is a safety issue and should be a recall so the dealer will inspect and assist.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · NY

Sun visors break off at the connection point and and then flop down blocking your view of the road. This is from just normal use. The drivers side visor broke last year. I had it uninstalled because a new one, ( with same defective plastic connection ), costs $150.. Plus installation. The passenger side visor just broke off this month.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Airbags · 94,000 miles · IN

I have a 2006 accent. I recently found out it needs a passenger seat sensor panel replaced in order to fix the airbags. (that is, make any of the airbags work) I just now learned I haven't haven't had airbags for 2 years.!!!! (actually our kids haven't --our sons had the car at college, driving home on the interstate for 2.5 hours - with no airbags) the light was on. First 2 years ago. I asked my mechanic. That mechanic never alerted me that I had to go to a dealer. My current mechanic did - so we went to the hyundai dealer, paying their $80 service fee just for them to tell me it will cost me around $960 to fix it!!! I know from forums that other people have had this problem and we have all been told its a $1000 to fix. Just the part is $700+!!!! I also read that hyundai had airbag problems with 2006 sonatas and fixed them. Why not the accent???? Why don't you have to stand behind a faulty part on multiple cars? I have read of many people having this issue. This is my dilemma: if I sell the car I hate to sell a car with out airbags and I will not lie to the buyer. If I keep it I have to fix it ---for our safety. But put $1000 in a car that is only worth $2500???

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · 72,400 miles · GA

I'm driving my car for almost two years now and the lights for the air bags are still on and have never went off. So I thought, supposedly may be the fuse needs to be replaced but so far to this date I cannot determine what's the issue other than a faulty air bag system. No I haven't taken the car to a dealer yet, but I need to know am I the only person having this issue.I love the vehicle besides its unintentional poor gas usage I am a satisfied customer. But perhaps maybe its time to start searching for a more efficient newer car. Be careful when buying used cars everybody.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Visibility · 61,000 miles · CA

The driver and passenger sun visors on the 2006 accent will no longer stay in the upright position. The visors now hang loosely and limit visibility when driving, the swinging back and forth while accelerating and braking can be distracting and is unsafe. I have looked to purchase the original oem parts to replace, but have discovered that hyundai no longer uses the original parts and that new visors was manufactured. I have found similar complaints for multiple hyundai models on this site and on arfc.org. It appears that hyundai recognized a faulty part that leads to limited visibility and distraction while driving but did not issue a recall. A recall should be issued.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · MI

My son has a 2006 hyundai accent and last week the air bag indicator light went on and has remained on ever since. The vehicle was previously owned by my father and has approximately 20,000 miles on it. I have read other complaints on this site and it appears that this is a common problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Airbags · 24,500 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated and remained lit for an extended period of time. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,500.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Visibility · 97,850 miles · SC

Driving during normal conditions at 45 MPH, for no reason the drivers side sun visor dropped down and impaired my vision. I pulled over to the side of the road and try to return it to its normal position with no success. I have tried velcro and tape but it will not stay up. It is serious driving hazard, and judging by forums on the internet, many, many people are affected by it. Hyundai should do a recall and have the issue fixed.

Filed Dec 25, 2014 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · CT

I noticed that my air bag warning light came on and stayed illuminated. I brought it to the dealer and was told that the passenger lower cushion sensor assembly needed to be replaced (for approx. $1,000). Was told that none of the airbags would work in a collision until it was replaced. Since I can't afford to replace it now, I have no airbags. (I also own a 2002 honda civic and honda just recently replaced both front airbags in a recall.) make sure that if you choose to buy a used hyundai you're in a position to spend an extra $1000 if you want your airbags to work. You might want to have the dealer do a code check to be sure that the air bags are working. Then again, it could be fine today and a b1448 code tomorrow. It's sad that the government requires auto makers to install airbags, but they don't require that they work. Facing a $1000 air bag repair, I do not recommend buying a new or used hyundai.