The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with the air bag module needing to be replaced. The independent mechanic cleaned the contacts for the seat sensors however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2006 Hyundai Tucson airbags problems
37 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,412. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 32,412
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module4
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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Hyundai Tucson airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Hyundai Tucson airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by the federal safety agency using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.
- Risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. The recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 07V197000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by the federal safety agency using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the federal safety agency test.
- Risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 06V445000 · Recall details
What 2006 Hyundai Tucson owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall for my airbag was not done. Brake lights don't work, electrical problems.
My light inside of vehicle comes on and stay for a while, then goes off, then about a month later do the same.I went to a dealer, he said to fix it would be a certain amont, but I told him not to fix it cause I didn' have the money, so he charged me about $130.00 for checking it.
Air bag light came on and will not go off. Problem has been occurring for several months. Stationary and moving
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 hyundai tucson. While driving approximately 5 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver sustained head, neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The front passenger sustained injuries to the head injury, neck, and back. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.
My air bag light keeps coming on I have had the sensor changed at least 4 times my husband bought a hyundai and it is doing the same thing. They told me now that I have no warranty that I have no air bags if the light is on. With this happening so often it should be a recall. It started right after I bought the car in 2007.
Started in dec 2015 had problem starting car. All the lights came on then died. Finally started took it to the mechanic for a diagnostic test no problem was found. After a week same problem occurred, I was told to press on the gas for a while. Worked, however three months later, try to start car all lights came on then died. If the manufacturer is aware of a problem inform the customers. Obviously there is a problem. Help us identify and solve the problem. Could you imagine getting ready to go to work but the car you drove yesterday would not start? What is happening? Its frustrating not knowing what is wrong. Will my car start today? In addition the light comes on about the passenger airbag is off.
Air bag light is on. Took to the dealer, webb hyundai in highland, indiana. They said $502 to fix it. It's a safety issue. Later, they said since I'm a loyal customer (bought 5 hyundai's) they'd fix it for $177. It's a safety issue! My wife drove the car home. Invoice says "customer declined repair at this time. Vehicle is unsafe to drive." she's crying. Extended warranty expires in 2 days. Car has 97000 miles on it. Hyundai has lost my business and I will let others know about their treatment of customers. I don't have a fax machine to send copies of the receipts.
I pd a hyundai tucson dealer a $100.00 to put a computer on my 2006 car to find out why my air bag light was on took them just a few minutes to tell me it was the seat belts was the reason the light was on and it would only cost $600.00 to change them. I am in my 70 ts on fixed income after my medicare I only have $400.00 ss to live on. That means I won't eat for 3 mouths or have heat or pay any other bills if I wont to drive my car and I live a long from town and am handicapped. The dealer told me that the seatbelt problem is the most reason the air bag light comes in this car they change a dozen or more a month, hyundai and ntsb should be ashamed to let this happen please help [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Questions about the 2006 Hyundai Tucson airbags
Does the 2006 Hyundai Tucson have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Tucson airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,412 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Hyundai Tucson airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 07V197000, 06V445000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Tucson have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Tucson model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (37 complaints), 2005 (31 complaints) and 2016 (15 complaints).
Other 2006 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine 21Electrical 16Brakes 15Body 13Steering 13Suspension 13Acceleration 9Lights 9Driver assistance 8Seat belts 8Transmission 8Fuel system 6Tires 2Visibility 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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