2003 Hyundai Santa Fe: airbag warning light

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Airbags · CO

The airbag lights keep coming on - I am now on my third repair to fix this ongoing problem. I likely need to replace the airbags! So costly but it is a safety issue so how can I not? This is a known and ongoing issue and hyundai should be responsible and cover this defect.

Filed May 6, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · CO

Airbag light remains on so this is a safety issue. Will I have to pay for this? I really don't know the history of this vehicle I never received a car fax on it. That is why I need to know if there were any recalls on the airbag with the airbag light remains on. I know this might be because of the module having to be replaced.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated in addition, the child safety locks failed to function properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was not notified, but the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/16/17*lj

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Airbags · PA

Never had accident air bag light just came on no reason just started it up not moving.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · NV

My hyundai santa fe air bag light turned on. I googled this issue and it seems like a lot of hyundai santa fe owners experienced the same thing a little after reaching 100k miles.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 112,000 miles · MN

2003 hyundai sante fe gls - drove through a 2 inch deep puddle. Lost power steering, battery light and brake light flashed then a rubber burning smell started. Drove the car for two additional days after the repair shop couldn't find anything. Then driving home from work, airbag light turned on, brake light turned on battery light turned on, all analog instruments failed, tach failed, braking became inconsistent and engine started missing. I drove directly to repair shop, as I made my final turn into the repair shop the power steering failed then the car shutoff. Early report from mechanic is a failed alternator - my third one in the last year. I think I have a larger electrical problem with the car, fans fluctuate in speed for the past couple of years and every time it rains I get flashing brake and battery lights. Losing the power steering twice in three days is a little unsettling... *tr ## VIN failed ##

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Airbags · 33,154 miles · PA

I own a 2003 hyundai santa fe in which the air bag warning light was illuminated starting in december 2006. At which time the air bag "clock spring" was replaced under warranty on 12/6/2006 at 33,154 miles. *tr the second occurrence was in march, 2011. I was told it was the "clock spring" again, which was now not under warranty, and would cost of around $285.00. This was not replaced due to a suggestion from the dealer's service department mechanic. The indicator was reset and has been off for over a year. The most recent occurrence was in may 2012 (mileage approx. 88,500), the airbag light came on again and now I'm told it needs a new airbag at a cost of around $750.00!! The indicator was reset and air bag not replaced the light stayed off for approximately 3 months. A search on the internet revealed hundreds of "posts" on this very same problem (most of them on the federal safety agency's (the federal safety agency) website). Hyundai santa fe's have had this problem for nearly 10 years! And, to make matters worse, replacing either the clock spring or the airbag apparently does not guarantee that the airbag will deploy, thus causing a very dangerous situation. I also noticed that there was a recall (#103) for the 2007-2008 models. This recall should have included all santa fe's not just two years. Apparently, this problem is a manufacturing defect not a normal wear & tear issue.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Airbags · 500 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The airbag and tension wires were reset numerous times within the last year, but the failure continuously recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 156,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2010 · Airbags, Lights · 120,000 miles · OH

The airbag light stays on for no reason it has been on for 8months now and no fuses are blown and now my bright lights wont work when I flip them on the lights shut off.

Filed Jun 3, 2010 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the contact depressed the horn and the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer advised the clock spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Airbags · 52,781 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving at approximate speeds of 65 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the wiring harness to the passengers air bag yet the failure recurred. The dealer made a second repair to the passengers wiring harness and within a year, the failure recurred. The vehicle was out of warranty and any further repairs would be at the owners expense. The approximate failure mileage was 52,781 and the current mileage is 110,000. Updated 10/05/10 *bf updated 10/07/10

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Airbags · 32,263 miles · CA

On january 4, 2010 I had the vehicle battery replaced. After battery installation the airbag warning light came on and remained on. On jan. 11 I paid $87 to have a diagnostic test which incorrectly indicated that all airbags had been deployed plus a crash was recorded. Mechanic's recommendation was to have SRS control module replaced at an estimated cost of over $400.