2006 Hyundai Sonata: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Airbags · CT

Airbag light came on. Key hyundai milford ct sent seat out for recalibration at 40,000 miles. They replaced the seat belt buckles at 45,000 miles. Airbag light is still on. Key hyundai told us they cannot help. Now key tells us that the seat belt buckles must be replace, again, at our cost. Hyundai corporate won't help. We are driving with an apparently in-operable airbag system.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Airbags · AZ

Airbag light has been on for years. When I took it in they told me the driver seatbelt buckle sensor was bad. It would cost over $700 to fix. I think the sensor is bad.

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Seat belts · 76,002 miles · TX

In may 2015, I received a letter from hyundai motors america concerning a defect in my 2006 sonata's seat belt buckle assemblies (campaign txx2) causing the airbag light to illuminate. I took my vehicle to waco hyundai located at 1501 w. Loop 340, waco, tx 76712 on 5/14/15 for the campaign notice and other maintenance/repairs. Waco hyundai failed to honor the campaign letter refusing to repair my sonata based on the fact my sonata had been previously wrecked. I purchased my sonata a few years prior when it had about 10,000 miles on it knowing it had been wrecked at some point prior. It had 76,002 at the time I dropped it off for service. Waco hyundai advised if I had a complaint to call hyundai motors america which created case #7944327. It took hyundai motors america over a month, but they too would not honor the campaign letter because my vehicle had been previously wrecked. My vehicle is currently registered, passes state inspection and is road worthy by all appearances and applicable standards, but neither waco hyundai nor hyundai motors america would honor their own campaign txx2 notice.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 135,681 miles · GA

In the mid of april, I received a extended warranty letter from hyundai for my "air bag" light that has been on. It was for the air bag light due to resistance within the connector for the front seat belt buckle. On april 27, 2015 I scheduled my first appointment at savannah hyundai. On invoice it stated: 135681 check and found history codes b1701 drivers seat buckle pretensioner resistance high b176 passenger seat buckle resistance clear codes no codes reset. I was told the problem was fixed. As I drove off the service lot, my air bag light went back on. On may 4, 2015, I went in for another diagnosis and was told that they needed my car to stay at the shop and they gave me a rental. They said they needed to send my seat off to be fixed. It was a few days that they had my car. On that invoice it stated: check air bag system for codes b1701 and b1706 driver and passenger front seat belt buckle pretensioner resistance high found service bullentin 15be002 install tie strap on driver and passenger seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors.on june 22, 2015 I came in savannah hyundai once again because my air bag light warning came back on. I was told that my warranty was already extended was no longer under warranty and I would have to pay out of pocket if I wanted to fix this problem with my car. Which I had the extended warranty and had no idea why they were fighting with me with this. Fix the safety issue! On invoice it was noted that the tsb for pretensioner connectors were already performed and that the vehicle needs passenger buckle pretensioner and the tsb does not mention any warranty covering the replacement, only the zip tie installation. I called corporate and on may 29, 2015, they ordered the passenger seat buckle pretensioner and supposedly they fixed the issue. Today is july, 15, 2015 and my air bag warning lamp is on once again. I am very disappointed.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the air bag light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty seat belt buckle. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 197,347 miles · NJ

I wish to make a complaint on the safety operation of this car. Since it was bought new from sansone auto mall the air bag light has come on 4 times and now a 5th time in may of 2015. The air bag light on the instrument cluster always points to the seat belt buckle on the drivers seat. Every time we take it to hyundai they have no concern of the issue even though we complain. They say there is nothing they can do except replace the seat belt buckle assembly. They will not warranty anything. Also talked with hyundai and they have no concern either on this safety issue. We fear the safety of not just the drive but the passengers should an accident occur and they air bags don't deploy or the seat belts work correctly. The front passenger seat cushion also became defective which had to be repaired as well. Hyundai and their dealership is charging us and average of $350.00 each time for this issue which we believe is theirs. Apparently as we see it they have no concern for the safety of this model car series. We have to take it again for the same problem prior to motor vehicle inspection in july of 2015.

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 71,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle pretensioners needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 6/11/15*cn updated 6/18/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 4/17/2015 at mileage 74,985. Updated 7/16/2015*js updated 10/05/217

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 105,000 miles · NJ

Since purchasing my car new in 2006, I have had to have the passenger side seat belt buckle replaced twice. First on oct 6, 2010, then on oct 25, 2013. Both times it was related to the air bag light illuminating on the dashboard and staying on consistently. In 2010, I was told it was a faulty seat belt part. Hyundai replaced it under warranty. In 2013, I was again told it was an issue with the same seat belt part, and this time I was charged $164.31 for the replacement. This week, the air bag light came on again. I can only assume it's, once again, a faulty seat belt buckle. I called the dealership who did the previous repair (davis hyundai in nj) and they said it was only covered under warranty for 12 months.. So I would have to pay for the replacement again. I googled the issue and it seems to be under investigation by your group. It's clearly a safety issue.. I don't think I should have to pay to have it fixed again, and really I think hyundai should reimburse me for the first repair. If they can't figure out how to make a seat belt buckle that functions properly, they have no business making cars. Any help would be hugely appreciated. I planned to go through the bbb as well, but wanted to add to the number of complaints filed. I have records of all previous repairs.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 106,000 miles · ND

Air bag light on the dash illuminated. Brought it to a mechanic and they said it was a faulty sensor in the seat belt latch.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · NV

My 2006 hyundai sonata air bag light illuminated on my dash. I took my car into the dealer on 12/9/15 and after a $120 diagnosis fee was told that I needed to replace the seat belt buckle and that the cost would be near $500. Unfortunately, I do not have the money to replace the part and was told that my air bags will not work. I have seen many more complaints about this same problem. This is a safety issue and there should be a recall for this issue!

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,000 miles · WV

Dear sir or madam, my 2006 sonata has being illuminated the air bag lamp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. Please investigate if will determine if 2006 hyundai sonata car should be recalled. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Airbags · 78,202 miles · IL

At approximately 78,000 miles the airbag light on the dashboard came on. I took it to the dealer who found history code b1448 - ocs mat defective. The tech cleared the code and retested car and stated it is working as designed. Then at 83,000 miles the same light came on again. I took it back to the dealer who stated this time that there is a fault code set for the passengers side seatbelt latch. The latch side of the seatbelt needs to be replaced and it will cost $360. The tech also stated that the airbag system is disabled. There are numerous complaints from many sonata owners regarding this same problem. There should be a recall as this is a major safety concern.