2006 Hyundai Accent airbags 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 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 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 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.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · NH

My air bag light has come on in my 2006 hyundai accent for no reason & stays illuminated no matter what I do.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/24/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired about 15 months after the failure was reported on november 4, 2014. Updated 5/6/2015

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · NJ

The air bag warning light went on. Mechanic had to replace the driver's side seat belt sensor to correct the problem. As this air bag sensor is being investigated in the hyundai sonata models, I think there may be a problem with other models this company offers, especially if they are using the same seat belt assembly in all models. Very expensive repair for a problem I have never seen in many years of driving.