2008 Hyundai Sonata: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Airbags · TN

Red airbag warning light is on. Passenger air bag light always off, even if seat is empty. Red passenger seatbelt light always flashing until seat belt is latched, even if there is no one sitting in seat. This is while vehicle is in motion. Received b1448 error code. Dealer says VIN isn't in the recall. I have called 2 local hyundai dealers and hyundai corporate. Same answer.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 132,000 miles · NM

The passenger buckle was replaced in april 2017 after airbag light came on. October 2019 went to dealer to have airbag light checked and they again say the passenger buckle needs to be replaced. They say it is not covered by hyundai 15 year warranty on seat belt buckle issues. Code is b1518. They say it has to flash a different code for the extended warranty. Paid $406 in 2017 for the repair and will need to pay $480 to have it replaced again. I rarely use the passenger seating because I usually drive alone. I am the original owner.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 121,738 miles · CO

When I put my car in park turn off the car my parking lights come on cant turn them off at switch have to disconnect my battery for fear my car wont start, also at dark while im driving I switch my lights to just the running lights my windshield wipers come on. No matter if my switch is on auto or off my lights still stay on. When I turn off the car and at times I cant get my key out of the ignition I have to wiggle the shiftier, and if that dose not work then I put my seat belt back on and push the lock and unlock button on my key fob. So with all of this I cant use the alarm nor the ability to unlock my door and to have my interior lights come on at night. This needs to be fixed because of the night time security features.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Airbags · 82,000 miles · NY

My car only has 82,000 miles on it and I am the second owner. For some reason the airbag light came on. I received an extended warranty notification earlier this year in regards to seat buckle assemblies on 2006-2008 sonatas, which applied to my car. At that time however, I had no issues with the airbag light but now the light has come on. I went to the dealer and they stated that my issue has nothing to do with the seat belt buckle however it has to do with a b1448 080 (occupant classification system) (mat defect) I have spent some time doing research and it appears that a number of people have been experiencing this issue. I am not sure whats going on here but I think we need to look into the air bag issue. I have been quoted a cost of $1,300 to fix this problem and I do not feel that this is acceptable and that the cost should not be pushed on to the consumer, given that it appears to be mat defect which probably stems from the manufacturer. I have also taken this car to the same dealer for service and all the records of service are available. I am just concerned that this air bag issue may be very serious.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger occupancy air bag sensor failed causing the air bag light to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt buckle pretensioner and the passenger occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the VIN number was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 170,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While the seat belt was latched in place, the air bag and the passenger seat belt unbuckled warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor and the seat belt assembly need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,000 miles · NV

The front passenger seat belt buckle assembly failed, took to dealership and code of b1518 came up. Basically the seat belt buckle needs to be replaced and then when replaced the air bag light on the dashboard will go away. With the error in the seat belt buckle, this thus illuminates the air bag light on the console. This seems to be a known issue with this make, model and year and yet hyundai is not doing anything about this and wants us to pay everything out of pocket.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Airbags · 248,000 miles · AL

Air bag light is illuminated. Was told problem was seat belt pre-tensioner on the driver side. Also, seat belt buckle sensor bad in passenger buckle. On going investigation by the federal safety agency now for these issues on 2006-2008 hyundai sonata's. Quoted price of $575.00 to fix problem.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 31,000 miles · OH

I am #84 having the seat belt buckle failure and the $300 repair so the air bag will work in case of a crash.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 97,000 miles · MO

Air bag warning light came on when driving and passanger seat belt light flashes when a passanger is present, even when the passanger seat belt is buckled. The dealer said it was due to a faulty sensor in the passager seat buckle and was not covered. I still have not fixed, but I must before next state inspection. I am reporting because I saw recent report of investigation into this matter.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Airbags · 54,000 miles · LA

Air bag light came on and stayed on after adjusting driver's seat. Brought vehicle to dealership and was informed that driver's side seat belt buckle was defective even though no problems with operating seatbelt - repair cost $380. Read numerous reports about passenger side air bag recall - had checked out - no problem with passenger side. Read numerous complaints about sonatas from various years having air bag problems because of defective seat belt buckles. Repairs were made on many but light came back on. Seems like this should be a recall issue because of so many complaints.

Filed Jan 19, 2013 · Seat belts · 85,000 miles · AZ

I purchased a used 2008 hyundai sonata from a hyundai dealer there was no indicator lights on the said the care had been inspected. I had the car for 3 weeks then a air bag light was on. So I took to the dealer because I had bought a 2 year warranty on the car. They told me that I would need a new seat belt buckle and they would have to reprogram the computer. Them I was told it was not covered under my warranty and I would have to pay over 400 dollars to get it repaired. How is this legal to sell a vehicle that is knowing sell a vehicle which they know about?