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.
2015 Hyundai Accent: airbag warning light
12 of the 70 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Accent describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
At first in the beginning my car does it once in a blue moon; however now everyday for the past two months my car would power down while being at a red light, stop sign, or in motion. When it powers down the engine and battery lights comes on. I would have to put the car in park and restart my car. It normally does it twice everyday. This is a safety hazard for myself and my baby. I'm scared that a car would come up behind and hit me while my baby is in the car. I fear our lives. When I took it to autozone for them to check and see why my check engine light was on the code was always catalytic converter. I went to go get that fix and my car is still having the same problem. Also, when my car is in motion the RPM doesn't move it stays at 0. Also, the sensor for the passenger air bag isn't working. When somebody is sitting on the passenger side the airbag light is off, but when somebody isn't sitting there the airbag light is on. I haven't been in any accidents.
After hitting 80,000 miles out airbag light is turned on we haven't been in a car accident and it doesn't stay on constantly.
My car was stationary in my driveway and off when my driver's side airbags deployed. Nothing touched my car, there was no reason for them to deploy. My car's SRS light is not on. As of now this car is not part of the takata recall; I don't know what inflators are in my car.
I'm having issues with the airbag light... Keeps coming on staying on when cold below 39 degrees.. One time last week came on at 54 degrees doing research the VIN is not on recall list but similar make model versions are over 2,500 recalls I was driving to the bank when this occurred about 8pm
My airbag light keeps coming on, only in cold weather.
Airbag warning on dash randomly activates. Vehicle was taken in for engine failure(seized crankshaft) and was repaired under warranty. Told dealership about air bag issue at this time. I was told that there was a recall on this vehicle for a computer update that I was never informed about. I got my vehicle back engine runs fine but airbag warning light has come back on again after 5 days. I am notifying dealership of issue tomorrow (7/26/18).
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Accent airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
12 of 70 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Accent (17%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Hyundai Accent
Fire or smoke 9Check engine light 8Stalling 7No deployment 6Engine failure 5
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