My air bag “off” light comes on and then off again.
2015 Hyundai Accent airbags problems
26 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Hyundai Accent airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Hyundai Accent airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
- Risk
- If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑671‑3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
Recall number 15V218000 · Recall details
What 2015 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Once my 2015 Hyundai Accent reached 80K the airbag light came on. I took into the dealership for them to look into and found that the passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed replaced. Cost of new sensor was $1000.00. Did some research on the issue and found that air bag sensors are failing on the passenger side for many Hyundai Accent owners. I believe some reported to this very agency. I plan on having the sensor replaced, however wanted to report the issue and the amount of reports on forums and reports to the federal safety agency in hopes that it will be recalled so that future Hyundai Accent owners can be aware of the issue and protect their passengers.
Airbag light on. Dealer pulled codes B7614 and B1490. OCS fault in mat. Recommended replacing OCS mat in passenger seat. Airbag light turns on when weight in passenger seat vacant, or does not reach weight threshold. Light usually turns off when passenger is in seat. However, vehicle could not pass state inspection with this occupant detection system malfunction.
Airbag light turns on/off. Had dealership investigate and found that it is related to the occupancy sensor mat in the passenger seat. Code was reset (no work performed) and remained off 7 months and now is back on. Could be related to weather (comes on more frequently during fall & winter). Dealer states it is a B1767 code and will need OCS mat replaced.
I was involved in a collision with a flying object that went through the windshield, knocked off my mirror, and damaged the frame of my car. The airbag attempted to deploy; however, it failed to do so. No warnings. The vehicle is currently at the shop waiting to be repaired. The airbag has not been inspected yet.
ODS system mat is defective. We are seeing the same cold temperature malfunction of the ODS system that have been reported for other 2015 Hyundai Accent cars. We feel that the recall should expanded.
Yesterday, on march 26, 2021 during road trip an airbag light came on without no reason and it still stays on. On march 27, 2021 I called my dealer to get help. I was trying to ask them to waive inspection fee because it is safety concern, but they said "no". My car is 6 years old, 66,000 mileage. I am first owner and this car was never involved in any crash. Because of present covid19 crisis I have not enough money to pay upfront for special inspections. I hope that I will get help in your department.
Passenger seat indicator light.
The airbag light will not shut off, shop cannot pass inspection with the airbag light is on and can cost up to $1000 to replace since it's wired into the seat. This 100% should be recalled since there are dozens of others who have experienced this system issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact called hyundai of el paso (8600 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925) where she was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v218000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,062.
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Accent airbags
Does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Hyundai Accent, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Accent airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Accent airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V218000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (42 complaints), 2008 (34 complaints) and 1995 (32 complaints).
Other 2015 Hyundai Accent problems
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