2002 Hyundai Sonata airbags problems

Filed Mar 18, 2020 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

My roommate got into a t bone type accident she was going at least 25mph and the air bag did not deploy but it hit hard enough to rip the core support off, we have pictures. She did not take the ambulance but she's will probably go to the er later

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags · 181,800 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hit a pot hole and the passenger air bag deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,800. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · NV

Air bag lite stays on, had no accidents, or crashes, dealer wanted me, to spend a arm and leg to replace the module control unit. I sensed, that that may not be the problem, I took it to a independent shop, and had it diagnosed, with a scanner, and the scanner showed a code bd1406 ppd. Which stands for passenger presence detector, and showed that it was defective. So its a faulty sensor. Which translates to a manufacturer defect. I cannot afford, to spend $1.500 for a module, when it should only be the defective sensor under the passenger seat, which should total around $360.00 including labor, and the hyundai manufacturer should be responsible for the fix. Before I get involved in a accident, and my life is at stake, including my children, and wife. I contacted, hyundai, and stated that I have a defect, and they wanted proof, as from, a dealership, or otherwise. Please let me know how to resolve this dangerous daily task.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl * the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side air bag connectors and wiring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CO

I have had the sonata at the arapahoe hyundai dealer on two different occasions having the airbag light reset/fixed they told me it was a connection problem and they had to use a special grace to fix it now it's the third time the light has come on and I'm having to take it back to the dealer again not knowing what they're going to find this time. Looking on the internet there's hundreds and hundreds of people with problems with sonata airbag lights looks like this is a problem that hyundai needs to recall. I've been told by the dealer that the airbag system will not work if the air bag light is on thank you

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

My 2002 hyundai sonata air bag light has been on since 2009 I have bought it to one mechanic he cleaned and tightened the air bag harness under driver and passenger seat they stayed out briefly and came back on shortly therafter. Brought it to another mechanic and he couldn t fix it. Called local dealer and they said their are no active recalls and could be alot of money. I looked online and other 2002 hyundai sonata owners went to dealer s and paid alot money and light kept coming on.july 12,2014 I had a collision with car in front of me and airbags didn t deploy air bag light was on passenger was hurt bruised ribs 3 year old had red mark from shoulder harness of car seat. I have noticed online their are 1000 s of these complaints of airbag lights on and I m asking for you to get after hyundai to recall the 2002 and fix the air bag light problem . People s safety is at stake..updated 10/21/14 *bf *tr updated 4/2/2015

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 156,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the power steering stop working and as a result, the vehicle crashed into a barrier. There were no injuries. The driver side air bag deployed and the air bag warning lamp illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was filled with smoke and there was no pressure on the air bag. The vehicle was towed to her resident. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that there was nothing wrong with the air bag. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Airbags · 106,000 miles · PA

While cleaning out the vehicle, I had the front passenger side door open and when I went to shut the door, the wind took it and it slammed shut. As a result, the air bag on the side of the seat deployed. After researching, I found that models of my vehicle had similar recalls with the same summary of incidents. I spoke with the national dealer hotline and I was told that the vehicle missed the recall by 3 days. I am now waiting to hear back from a serviceman to see if they can do anything about it.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Airbags · 82,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic tightened the front passenger seat harness but the failure continued. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the sensor light for the air bags remained illuminated at all times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v145000 (air bags:side/ window ) and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.