10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 99,794 miles
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The air bag light came on and will not go out. Afraid to call dealer since repair could cost close to $500.
- Stafford, VA, USA
Air bag light illuminated, called the dealer to ask about a recall they said none were issued, however it needed to get looked at because there could be a defect. And the possibility that the air bags could deploy on their own at any time or not deploy at all in an accident. The cost to have this problem looked at would be around $125 which would be subtracted from the cost of the repair if you chose to get it fixed by the dealer the total cost could run at least $500 I was wondering if there has been any other complaints regarding this problem.
- Laguna Hills, CA, USA
The air bag light suddenly came on, and has stayed on. Looked online and found many similar complaints. There has already been an air bag recall for the 2003 Sonata. We (along with many others) are hoping that one will be issued for the 2004 model, as well. Thanks!
- Brentwood, TN, USA
I was involved in a chain reaction collision on I-10 interstate. My vehicle re-ended another vehicle and neither the driver's nor the passenger's air bags deployed. Front end damaged and insurance has totaled my car. Brakes did not seem to stop with sufficient force.
- El Paso, Texas, TX, USA
8 yr. Long chronic problem with air bag light coming on... best description we get is a harness issue under passenger front seat... last episode 12/19/11 dealer advised Hyundai no longer has replacements parts for this system... there are thousands of these models still in service how can mfg. Not continue to provide critical safety part... as of this moment the light is off but given the history the dealer said he expects it to be back on soon...
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Was in a car accident on December 04 2011. I had significant front end damage to my vehicle due to someone running a stop sign. However, my airbags did not deploy on front!! only on the driver side and was not full open, very concern on safety!
- Chicago , IL, USA
Airbag light stays on. Has been in to dealer and other mechanics several times and has always been blamed on under the seat issues. We have spent several hundred dollars getting connections cleaned and wires reinforced. Light on again and now we have been quoted >$2000 to replace airbag assembly front passenger seat (high resistance noted). Not sure I trust the diagnosis or believe the solution. Am hesitant to invest any more in this issue when they never seem to fix it. Would like to have functioning airbags. This seems like a safety issue and something that should not require an expensive repair as the airbags have never deployed and the car is relatively new. I urge an investigation of this issue which seems to have recall merit.
- Chapel Hill, NC, USA
The 'airbag on' sign has been on for a while. I understand that it is a safety issue and I tried to alert the manufacturer. They do not want to take the responsibility since the recent recall excludes cars manufactured in 2004, and the car is out of its warranty period as well. I put an internet search and there are numerous complains on Hyundai Sonata airbag issues.
- Richmond, CA, USA
Airbag light stay on and dealership claims not a warranty or recall issue. Light is still on and wife and kids are in vehicle. Possible death could occur if airbag fails.
- Gonzales, LA, USA
Airbag safety light.
- Newport News, VA, USA
I entered my car and started up the ignition and the airbag light went on. My car is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. I took my car to a mechanic and he used a diagnostic tool in an attempt to locate the problem. The tool reported that there was no problem, however, the airbag light was still on. I took my car to the local Hyundai repair department and was told the ppd sensor was bad. My car has 53, 965 miles on it. I was charged $375 to replace the ppd sensor. When I went online to read about the sensor, I learned it is a common problem in the Sonata and elantra models manufactured by Hyundai motor co.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Air bag light. Please help, I have reported this to you before. My air bags are defected. The dealer suppose to had repaired them at least 7 times. Everything has been replaced except the air bags itself. I can not get my car inspected because of this.somebody is going to die because of the airbags.
- Colonial Heights, VA, USA
Air bag light stays on when driving car. Called dealership and they told me it is not under warranty because its over five years old and has 53,704, is this not a safety issue" and covered by law"
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Was in a car accident on June 21, 2009. I had significant front end damage to my vehicle due to someone running a stop sign. However, my airbags did not deploy on the passenger or driver side.
- East Hartford, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light remains illuminated in her vehicle and does not turn off. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was informed that the wiring located under the front passenger seat was loose or a shortage was present. Hyundai stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 53,700.
- Chicago, IL, USA
There is something really wrong with the air bags with the 2004 Hyundai Sonata. If you read the complaints, I had the most problems. What is it going to take for a recall., for someone to lose their life. Do the right thing because people lives depend on you.
- Colonial Heights, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side doors were completely smashed in and the frame was bent. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the vehicle sustained major injuries to her left shoulder. The passengers in the other vehicle were uninjured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that the air bags operated in the manner they were designed; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The dealer has not been notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
- Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been diagnosed several different times; however, the failure is still occurring. The current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.
- Stopover, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. When the ignition was turned on, the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a malfunction with the sensor device. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for the same failure, but no remedy was found. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
- Colonial Heights, VA, USA
- Farmington, NM, USA