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.
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 684 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was stopped in traffic on a freeway when hit from behind. The driver claims he was driving at approximately 35 MPH yet my airbags did not deploy. How is that possible and is it normal?
This is our 3rd hyundai santa fe. Our 1st was an 2006 model, with which we had no problems. Our 2nd was totaled because of another drivers fault. We were forced to avoid her pulling into our lane- head on and went off the road hitting some pine bushes and a telephone guide wire. We were doing 45mph at the time we left the road and hot the bushes. No airbags deployed, but the vehicle was considered totaled by the adjuster. So we replaced the car with another 2007 santa fe limited and at first all was good. Now the fuel sending units are not working. In the fuel system the gas tanks(2) are considered saddlebacks and are located under the rear seat. The obd errors codes state that neither unit is working and it is now costing us an additional $525 - as it failed the massachusetts state emissions test. Hyundai is aware that this is an issue and is not being told to fix it. Consumers deserve better.
This vehicle was involved in a recall, hyundai states there is nothing wrong with airbags, after successfully proving the passenger side airbags were faulty as defined by the bbb, I was offered $800 fort car that blue books around 10-12k. Since the law firm in charge of the class action only provided for themselves, there were no further steps I could take. October accident car was hit by another vehicle at a high rate of speed head on and the drivers side airbags did not deploy. There is something seriously strong with this car.
Exiting from a parking lot onto 7th st in phoenix az, vehicle suddenly accelerated and, despite brake application, entered the roadway, hitting a mercury grand marquis in the side. Nobody was injured and airbags did not inflate. Once stopped, it was impossible to move the gear shift from neutral into park to release the key. Vehicle towed and, as frame was damaged as well as front end and radiator, insurance are writing the vehicle off.
Driver side air bag failed to deploy despite extensive damage to the front of the vehicle on the driver's side. The initial insurance company report puts visible damage at 65% of value and anticipates additional, unseen damage will push cost above 75% and result in the vehicle being totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that he was involved in a rollover crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries as a result and the vehicle was deemed as destroyed. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65,241. Updated 9/26/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, when the vehicle crashed into the back of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and two people sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow area. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 42,000.
2007 hyundai sante fe. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbags *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail regarding the air bag. However, when ever he called the dealer, he was always told the parts were not available. On may 7, 2012 the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her passenger. The contact's vehicle rolled over twice, but the air bags did not deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance to treat a shoulder injury. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to tow yard. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 03/14/12*lj updated 03/16/12
1/26/07-took car in for 3,000 mile service actual mileage was 3,154. 4/4/07- took car in for air bag warning light on dash. Technician cleared all failed codes- rechecked codes to find all okay. Mileage was 6,138. *ak 4/6/07- airbag warning light on dash is coming on again. 4/12/07- take car back to dealer to correct airbag warning light. Car was at the dealer for 3 days while they ordered and replace the module assy-air b. I again indictaed my conern on safety of bags deploying in an accident. Mileage was 6,391. 5/12/07 '' air bag warning light is on again. 5/14/07 '' contact dealer to schedule appointment for service on airbag system. 5/16/07- take car in for service at 8:00am. Dealer is ordering a driver side airbag unit. They indicate that this will be in the week on 5/21/07. I spoke with the service manager (steve mountes) about my displeasure on this issue and my safety concerns. Steve did indicate that with this warning light illuminated on the dash, the air bags would not deploy. I again stressed my concern on the safety of the vehicle. I also discussed my displeasure that they would not provide a loaner car for today''s service. Steve indicated that a loaner would be provided when I bring the car in for the driver side air bag replaced scheduled for the week of 5/21/07. Service time was one hour. 5/16/07- filed an electronic complaint with the federal safety agency.
When my wife sits in the passenger seat of our 2007 hyundai sonata, sometimes the light on the dash is lit, indicating the car does not sense a passenger is sitting there. In the event of a crash, the airbag would not deploy. The dealer replaced the jell pack under the seat but the problem is continuing. My wife is 5"7" and weighs 126 lbs. The dealer said to be careful about posture. We drove the car to pennsylvania and back without a problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the...
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
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
12 of 684 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Check engine light 119Fuel gauge 113Airbag light 57Stalling 25Adaptive cruise 24Loss of power 20Grinding brakes 15Sudden acceleration 15Headlights 13Ball joint 12ABS 11Hesitation 11Engine failure 10Fuel smell 8Brake failure 7Door locks 7Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Won't shift 7Fuel pump 6Jerking 6Overheating 6Tire blowout 6Won't start 6Warning lights 5
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