The Dealer at Selma Hyundai (2505 Highland Ave. Selma, Ca. 93662) was unable to complete the the recall. Dealer stated “unable to complete PODS update attempted multiple times. Current Scan tool does not support hook-up to cables and option is to update no present. Air bag light due to PODS (passenger occupant ECU) fault with loss of calibration. Scan tool will not communicate with passenger seat module.” “No repair at this time.”
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags problems
102 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,500. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 102
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 45,500
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal21
- Frontal: sensor/control module12
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Hyundai Santa Fe airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
- Risk
- Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 12V354000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
- Risk
- If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 11V472000 · Recall details
What 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car has active recalls for the brake switch (prevents brake lights from working properly) and systems related to proper airbag deployment. In addition, there is a service recall (it doesn't show in your database, but it is Hyundai Service Campaign 936 [XXX] ) related to the valve gasket literally dumping oil out to the point that it destroys the alternator - it destroyed my AC Compressor, too! That's not the main point of this, but it's relevant in general. I have been attempting to schedule an appointment to get these issues resolved, but all local dealers tell me the recalls have "expired" and refuse to even look at the car. Some legitimately stop answering the phone when I call at this point, it just rings forever. The online tool to make an appointment from the official Hyundai site has you pick a time to bring the car in, but the dealers to not allot any slots to this so none are available to select. I contacted Hyundai Corporate Customer Service to resolve this, and was told I'd need to "continue trying to work with the dealers." It was no help at all. I am trying to fix the issues myself - my car is currently half-assembled in my garage, and I am technically proficient (I hope!), but it seems ridiculous to be denied service for active safety recalls - and keep in mind, I am only trying to do it myself because the dealers refuse to and I don't want to die in a fiery car crash. I shouldn't be forced to do this. Oh, in addition - Hyundai won't reimburse me for the repairs (I bought my own alternator/compressor once work was refused)... because they aren't being done at a dealership! It'd be hilarious if it wasn't so scummy. Thank you for any help you can offer. I am legitimately losing my mind at this point. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.
The vehicle, (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in excellent condition) struck a cow head on at 60 miles per hour and the airbags failed to deploy. It is available on request for a few months. The three occupants of the vehicle suffered from banging around inside. Concussion and sore muscles a few minor cuts but were otherwise very lucky. There was no prior indication of a problem with the airbags.
Airbag light came on for no reason known to me. I took it to the dealership and they told me it need to be replaced. Its the passenger side airbag
I would like to have the vehicle removed and compensate the value to prevent loss of my human life or of another person
Bought car airbag warning came on. Notified dealer says not recall. When in fact air bag has problem.
Takata recall I was just made aware of the airbag recall. Ever since I've had this vehicle, 7+ years, the airbag warning light stays on. For the first few years I took it to the dealer service just before inspection by the state of nj so it could pass inspection but it always came back on a week or so later. It has remained on for all these years when stationary & moving but I put in a date several years ago approximating when it first happened. I'm sure when I trade it in this year, it will cause the trade-value to be lower.
Takata recall: air bag light stays illuminated. Several years of santa fe have been recalled. When checking my VIN, no recall appears. It's the same problem as the other years.
Takata recall : I would like to know why my airbags do not need to be replaced or are not listed for recall. In the summertime this vehicle sits in 90 to 100 of a temperatures with the airbag being exposed to this high heat.. When I do a VIN search the only thing that comes up is a recall for the harness hitch which has not been performed to my vehicle because it does not have a tow hitch on it.
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags
Does the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 12V354000, 11V472000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Santa Fe have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Santa Fe model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (102 complaints), 2005 (74 complaints) and 2008 (70 complaints).
Other 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Fuel system 157Electrical 97Brakes 87Visibility 79Engine 70Driver assistance 68Acceleration 58Lights 46Steering 38Transmission 31Suspension 30Body 18Tires 18Wheels 10Seat belts 7Seats 4Locks 1
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