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2017 Hyundai Sonata: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 769 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Airbags, Body · AL · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a severe motor vehicle collision in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The airbags failed to deploy during the crash. I sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene by EMS. This vehicle has known safety recalls, and I believe the airbag non-deployment may indicate a safety defect.

Filed Jan 3, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · PA · crash

Airbags did not deploy no indicator light came on before nor after I was struck from my driver side front area and yes it is available for inspection upon request. My safety along with my sisters safety was put at risk due to the negligence and cheapness of the dealership I purchased the car from also from there misleading information and improper inspection before selling me the car Car has not been reproduced or confirmed The car was inspected by a third party appraisal company for damages amounts There were no lights on at all before the accident and I am pretty certain that the dealership cleaared the codes before selling me the car

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Airbags · PA · crash

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving a vehicle purchased from [XXX] on [XXX]. The vehicle was later involved in a collision that resulted in a total loss. According to the police report, I was not at fault. During this crash, none of the airbags deployed, which indicates a possible defect or prior undisclosed issue with the airbag system. The vehicle was sold with a warranty and was represented as safe and road-ready. The dealership also provided and managed the full-coverage insurance policy. However, the total-loss claim has been delayed and obstructed, and the dealership has not taken responsibility for ensuring the vehicle’s safety or functionality. There is significant concern regarding the condition of the vehicle prior to sale. Records show that Byrider cleared the vehicle’s computer on July 16, 2025, less than a month before purchase. This may have erased important diagnostic information, including any prior airbag-system faults. Clearing the computer in this manner raises questions about whether a known issue was hidden or whether mandatory diagnostic data was removed before the sale. At the time of purchase, I signed an airbag disclosure form in which Byrider stated: •They had “no knowledge of any reason why the airbag system would not operate properly,” and •They “cannot guarantee that the airbag system will deploy in the event of an accident.” Despite this disclosure, the fact that the airbags did not deploy in a crash severe enough to total the vehicle suggests a significant safety defect, potential misrepresentation, or a failure to comply with federal safety requirements. Airbag non-deployment in a total-loss collision indicates a system failure that poses a serious risk to consumers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · crash · 1 injury

Power relay has been replaced several times, air bags did not deploy with either wreck and loss control of steering causing a crash which bent the frame. Hyundai never once contacted me regarding this defective car they replaced motor in because of knock sensor and im lucky to be alive. On one of the accidents in February there was an error message that popped up right before I had the wreck and it was an error message wrong with the cars transmission system or something like that I had the dealership who said there was no codes on that car and I had my own personal mechanic who had codes pop up on that car that the dealership hid

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

Airbags did not deploy when involved in a 30mph front end collision. Driver sustained injuries from seatbelt and whiplash.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Acceleration · 900 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While stationary on "auto-hold", the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning at 40 MPH and crashed into a fence. After the contact released her foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle kept accelerating. In addition, the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard in an attempt to stop the vehicle and the vehicle slowly came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to skyland collision in stanton island, new york. Island hyundai in stanton island, new york was contacted about the crash and determined that there was a recall on the inhivorator switch of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 10776147. The failure mileage was 900.

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Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported December 30, 2016 · 110 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

Recall number 16V956000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

6 of 769 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

Oil consumption 146Check engine light 137Engine failure 100Knocking 76Stalling 69Steering lock-up 57Loss of power 56Power steering loss 38Misfire 23Fire or smoke 22Won't shift 22Jerking 18Headlights 17Hesitation 10Steering noise 9Warning lights 8Won't start 8Adaptive cruise 7Airbag light 7Fuel pump 7Pulling 7Key fob 6Overheating 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5

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