Passenger air bag comes on at times. Transmission some times will not move the car.
2016 Hyundai Tucson airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai tucson. The contact originally purchased the vehicle used at off lease hyundai (7948 narcoossee rd, orlando, fl 32822). While driving at unknown speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (westside hyundai, 1672 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl 32210) where it was diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but an error message appeared regarding the side curtain air bags. After further diagnostic testing, it was found that the air bag was for a 2015 hyundai and was not communicating with the vehicle. The contact was informed that the repairs would not be covered due to not being original parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Driver traveling at 30-40 MPH, struck another vehicle broadside. On city street. Front end of vehicle smashed. Car declared totaled. Air bag deployed but only 1-2 inches then deflated. Driver struck steering wheel and suffered facial, and body injuries including cracked sternum. Leaser, and insurance companies not concerned about air bag. Offered only medical attention. Attorney not interested as this bag not on recall list, yet. Warning to others of possible faulty air bag.
Passenger airbag failure to inflate warning light on dash. Dealer replaced airbag controller module on recommendation of mfg.
Short passenger trying to use an auto seat cushion found that airbag protection was disengaged (off)--in motion or stationary. When cushion was removed, airbag protection was engaged (on). Passenger seat should be up-down adjustable for persons of different heights. Or sensors improved.
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