2000 Hyundai Sonata: airbag warning light

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · Airbags · FL

I understand there is an airbag recall on some model cars, I drive a 2000 hyundai sonata gls that has an airbag light activated on the dashboard. I don't know if the airbag is defective, I should not drive it, or what to do, please advise. This airbag lite on the dashboard goes on as soon as I start the engine, and stays on all the time the engine is running, this airbag light does not go off until I turn the engine off.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 212,234 miles · PA

"takada recall " transmission don't shift check engine light is on it is suck in 3rd gear next time start car no check engine light car shifts but bangs hard in and out of next gear then check engine light comes on and car is stuck in third gear.also air bag light is on all time.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Airbags · 53,231 miles · GA

Air bag light came on and stayed on. Dealer (taylor hyundai) denied that there was an air bag recall on this model.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator is constantly illuminated, which means that the air bags are deactivated. The dealer turned off the indicator with the use of a computer; however, the indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they turned off the light with the computer again, but the failure recurred. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v347000 regarding the air bag indicators. The current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the air bags were inoperative. She called the dealer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v347000 (air bags) and was informed that her VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the $900 repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Airbags · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag warning illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall #01v347000 but the airbag warning light continued to illuminate.

Filed Nov 17, 2005 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: the contact's daughter was involved in an accident. The accident occurred during rainy conditions. The contact's daughter hydro planed and hit another vehicle. Upon impact the front air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle received damage to both front doors and the front end. Injuries were sustained by both the contact and a passenger in the rear of the vehicle. The air bag light illuminated after the impact. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed a total loss.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Dt: the contact stated that once a year the air bag warning light came on. He took the vehicle to dealership, and they adjusted the harness and the light went off. The dealership told the contact that something was not correct with the wiring harness where it connects to the seat, causing the light to come on.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Airbags · IL

New hyundai sonata purchased in 2000. Motor vehicle recall notice received regarding air bag wiring harness. Car was taken in for recall. The recall was "fixed" according to the dealer. The air bag wiring harness connector has not been fixed correctly. The air bag light still goes off, because the connector must be loose and disconnects. Dealer states that owner must be disconnecting the wiring by placing objects under the seat. The owner does not put objects under the seat. The recall issue has not been fixed so that the wiring harness is securely fastened.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Airbags · 10,400 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the air bag light was on . The dealer said there was going to be a recall on the air bag . Took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced sensor in the back of passenger's seat. Then, took again vehicle to the dealer because the light came back on. Vehicle was nvovled in a car accident, and vehicle was totaled. However, upon impact, the air bags never deployed. This happened on july 22, 2005.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Airbags · 39,669 miles · IL

On may 21, 2005 after a trip to austin, tx to funeral with daughter-in-law from ky. Next morning, I started engine in sons yard for trip home to il. Air bag light came on. I drove home to il (350 miles) and told husband of problem. He took car to dealership on 6/17/05. They said it was the front passenger sensor and gave estimate $829.79 and said car out of warranty. Hyundai said "goodwill" repair possible. Talked to dealership 3 times..still waiting for decision as of 7-29-05. I am on disability and do not drive much. Now,I am afraid of air bags deploying accidentally or not at all. This is a safety issue and I am disappointed in lack of concern . Do I have to be in accident before acknowledge of this potential problem with many of the sonatas on the road?40,019 mileage at time of problem.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Airbags · 104,391 miles · IL

After starting the vehicle the air bag warning light would remain illuminated until the vehicle was shut off. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *nm the air bag harness was replaced once in july 2002 under warranty. Now the sensor has to be replaced.