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1999 Hyundai Sonata airbags problems

31 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000. 10 crashes reported.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
25%
typical mileage
67,000
crashes
10
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    7
  • Side/window
    3
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Sonata airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 23No deployment 8

Related recalls

Air bags: side/windowReported April 9, 2002 · 145,355 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the side impact air bags and could prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.
Risk
Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.
Remedy
Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began may 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 02V105000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported November 6, 2001 · 86,513 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag(s).
Risk
This condition could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during an accident where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bags could increase the risk of injury during an accident where side impact air bag deployment is intended.
Remedy
Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10, june 17, june 24, and july 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 01V347000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Improper frontal air bag performanceOpened March 26, 2003, closed August 1, 2003

Hyundai has received 49 reports from customers stating the frontal air bags did not deploy in a crash for the subject vehicles.examination of suplimental information provided to odi by the manufacturer for the reported cases it appeared that the necessary air bag deployment threshold was not met.there have been no fatal incidents or reports of serious injury as a result of being in a frontal crash and the air bags not deploying.in view of the foregoing, it is unlikely that the federal safety agency would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi?s response to the petitioner published in the federal register vol. 68, no. 148, dated august 1, 2003.

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What 1999 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 7, 2014 · Airbags · 123,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

L was stopped on traffic on high way ,and some one, hit me on the back ,the guy was so fast problem more than 75 MPH ,than my car float 20 foot ,and hit the car on my front and my air bags did not deploy or open , so the question is hyundai sonata 1999 usually have this problem , ????

Filed Dec 11, 2011 · Airbags, Body · 52,500 miles · NY

I purchased my 1999 sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! The crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, ABS/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe I too to a mechanic today & he told me to not drive this car for anything because it will result in an accident where I can potentially end up hurting myself or other innocent bystanders because hyundai made a defective subframe especially for us that live & drive in hazardous conditions of the wintry/icy elements for 5+months out of the year in upstate new york!!! I will be calling hyundai's customer assistance ctr & fuccillo hyundai(local dealer)& the attorney general for new york. I cannot imagine what could've happened if I drove over a pot hole resulting in my tire(s) falling off especially if I was on the expressway doing 55mph my loved ones or other's loved ones, & myself could've been severely injured or worse dead due to hyundai using a subframe that would severely corrode the subframe especially in the "snow belt" states!!!!! I just hope that I do not have a difficult time having hyundai fix the problem in a speedy fashion without trying to strong arm me into paying for repairs that I am not responsible for because it is an inconvenience being without a vehicle now until it gets repaired.

Filed May 6, 2009 · Airbags · 12,825 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the air bag was deactivated. The vehicle had a recall regarding the air bags and the dealer replaced the air bag assembly and driver's side air bag, and added a scale tool operation and lt module. Eight years later, the air bag light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer to inspect the air bag light and inquire about another recall. While the dealer was inspecting the vehicle, they realized that there were no air bags. The contact stated that the previous dealer was supposed to replace the air bags and he has paperwork stating that the air bags were replaced. He stated that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle for eight years without any air bags. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 12,825.

Filed Aug 3, 2008 · Airbags · NY

Air bag light continues to go on since 2001. First try to fix it 12/01. Up to end of 5 year warranty no cost to me. On 3/19/08 it cost me $93.00 to get the light off. I was told that the floor harness needs to be replaced for a cost of $780.46. Light back on july 08. In sept of 05, I tried to get hyundai customer to get this fixed for me, but hyundai refused to do it, at their cost. My disagreement is there was a recall and they tried; but the problem continues to come back, over and over again.. My contention is they never fixed it, if the light continues to come back on. This should be fixed by them at their cost no matter what it takes. The protection for a long time has not been there for me and my family. Can you help? They tried 7 times to fix it and once the warranty was up I did not want to keep paying for nothing.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Airbags · 143,208 miles · AR · 1 injury

Driving down the road and my side air bag went off.

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · NE

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #01v347000 , regarding the air bags. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Airbags · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Dt: consumer took vehicle for service to dealer. The airbag light was on. Took vehicle to the dealer 3 times for the airbag light. Each time it went to the dealer the airbag light would be off when consumer picked up the vehicle. Light would come back on after a couple of months. Last time vehicle was taken to the dealer with airbag light on dealer said that there was something loose under the seat. On july 25, 2005 consumer's wife was in an accident while driving 20 MPH, and the airbags did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle and done $3300 dollars damage. Applied the brakes before hitting other vehicle. People in the other vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital for neck and shoulder pain. There was construction going on were the accident happened. The road had some loose gravel and dirt on it but the road was dry.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · IN · crash · 9 injuries

Dt: consumer was involved in an accident while traveling on highway at 55 MPH. Another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and it struck the right side of other vehicle. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. Consumer has not had any work done to the airbags or any other problems with the airbags. The vehicle has been taken to dealer for recall repairs.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Airbags · 50,823 miles · NJ

While driving at any speed the air bag warning light illuminated. The light would stay on the remainder of the time while vehicle was running. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 10, 2005 · Airbags · NY

Recall 01v347000 on SRS warning light. Consumer stated after the recall repairs were done the air bag light intermittently illuminated while driving. Vehicle has been back to the dealer on three separate occasions, and the problem recurred.

Questions about the 1999 Hyundai Sonata airbags

Does the 1999 Hyundai Sonata have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata, 25% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Hyundai Sonata airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Hyundai Sonata airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 02V105000, 01V347000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad airbags?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (435 complaints), 2011 (419 complaints) and 2007 (257 complaints).

Other 1999 Hyundai Sonata problems

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