10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,656 miles

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problem #206

Sep 152020

Sonata

  • miles
My mechanic advised me of airbag code B1448 and advised me he rad my VIN to check any open recalls. He stated my VIN is not in airbag recall related to this code but that there were aibag OCS codes on that model year which came up B1448 that were covered. I cobtacted Hyundai North America and went over with them a series of questions relating to the vehicle. Hyundai advised me that I may be covered by vehicle passenger OCS recall. Dealership refused to diagnose without a charge. Also tried to instead sell a battery despite being new one. Contscted Hyundai North America again and referred me out but stated while this is recall it doesnt apply to VIN. I am not going to deal with intermediary however, I chose to deal with you directly to resolve what personal mechanic is telling me is an absolute model year code recall thst just happened not to include my VIN.

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

problem #205

Jun 032018

Sonata

  • 99,999 miles
Airbag on the passage side won't go off, seatbelt get stuck at time, paint peeling off the body back, side and top and the window on the passage side won't go down

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #204

Jun 272020

Sonata

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger's air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated when the vehicle was purchased. A dtc scan was performed and retrieved dtc code: B1448 - OCS (occupant classification system) failure. The contact called country Hyundai (347 king St, northampton, MA 01060, (413) 376-4666) and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V161000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

- Chester, MA, USA

problem #203

Nov 122019

Sonata

  • 95,000 miles
Airbag light in dash is lit. SRS has not been recalled" could it be the driver seat sensor does not detect a driver in the seat" this vehicle has had passenger seat sensor recalled and corrected. Thanks

- Ocean City, NJ, USA

problem #202

Aug 172019

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light stays illuminated in will not go off. Literally drove an hour and a half away from home on a regular driving road. Notice the airbag light was on but the airbags have never been used in the car at all.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #201

Oct 142018

Sonata

  • 95,000 miles
Light for drivers side airbag remains on at all times. Will not shut off. Date of this occurrence is an approximate date.

- Champlin, MN, USA

problem #200

Mar 242016

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
The sensor for the seat of the passenger side is not working and is giving problem

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #199

Jul 182019

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the seat sensor failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to route 46 Hyundai (located at 40 us-46, hackettstown, NJ 07840, (866) 755-9537), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

problem #198

Jun 042019

Sonata

  • 140,000 miles
There was a recall on the OCS sensor which was fixed by Hyundai couple of years ago. Now this problem has again appeared which Hyundai usa does not want to take care of. This is a safety issue and a manufacturing defect and should be taken care of by Hyundai usa

- Watertown, MA, USA

problem #197

May 272019

Sonata

  • 54,117 miles
Sri bag light stays on when driving

- Lake City, FL, USA

problem #196

May 052019

Sonata

  • 180,000 miles
Air bag light on continuously, fault passenger seat belt pretensioner high resistance. Disabling the SRS system. Light just came on upon startup.

- Kingston, OH, USA

problem #195

Jan 012015

Sonata

  • miles
1. the check engine lights continually goes on and stays

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #194

Sep 172016

Sonata

  • miles
My airbag light has been on for some time now. The passenger airbag light does not even turn on when a passenger sits on the front seat. I have never had an accident so I'm not sure why the light is constantly on.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #193

Apr 042019

Sonata

  • miles
There is a recall #083 (08V161000) that is exactly my issue. The airbag light stays on and it was diagnosed as the passenger seat sensor that is causing the issue. The cost of repair is $1500. Spoke with Hyundai and they advised that my car was not marked for recall. We have spoken with a number of junk yards thinking we could obtain a used seat to correct this issue. We have been advised that this issue is wide spread and they cannot keep seats in stock due to the seat sensor issue. I cannot pass my state inspection without this fix. I find it difficult to understand that my car is not covered by this recall. Please register this complaint and let me know if I have any other recourse. Thank you (xxxx) 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Standardsville, VA, USA

problem #192

Feb 132019

Sonata

  • 143,000 miles
Vehicle was taken to Hyundai because the airbag light was illuminated, and the passenger seat belt reminder light would blink when no one was in the seat. After a diagnostic test, the dealership advised this was due to a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat, that was part of the actual seat. The replacement seat cushion was going to cost upwards of $1200, with the installed price of over $1500! after looking at the NHTSA complaints, I saw I am not the only one who has had this problem. A quick google search also showed a plethora of other complaints in regards to this issue. There is obviously a major issue with the sensors/airbag/seat belt system in these vehicles, and I am hoping a recall will be issued. Hyundai could not tell me if this issue would affect my airbag system or not. Thank you.

- Clinton, WI, USA

problem #191

Mar 052019

Sonata

  • miles
Had airbag light stay on and got seatbelt buckle replaced under recall. Now one month later airbag light is on and I'm told it is bad sensors inside the seat. These cars have poor engineering. We can't even rely on airbags, since they won't work when the light is on for bad sensors.

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #190

Nov 162018

Sonata

  • 174,000 miles
Im not paying Hyundai dealers $125 so they can tell me that my airbag light is not working but no recalls, this is not my problem should be under warranty, red airbag is on and not sure its my seat but the passenger seat light is on and off, different readings on by my seat, I have a 175000 miles and need to put on another 175000 if I can. I guess when the passenger is not in the seat all the time, why should it go bad.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #189

Jan 102018

Sonata

  • miles
(xxxx) VIN number of Hyundai Sonata 2007. Airbag light is on.. talked to the dealership, they told there is no recall..for this VIN number.,. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #188

Nov 012018

Sonata

  • 143,000 miles
Airbag light is on all the time, passenger air bag light is off even when nobody is sitting in the seat. Code B 1448 OCS occupant classification system mat defect. Concerned about driving the car with airbag issues, understood that Hyundai extended the warranty on my 2007 Hyundai Sonata. It occurred 2 months ago, light just appeared.

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #187

Oct 132017

Sonata

  • miles
Air bag light is continuously on and code reader does not pick up an error code but air bags will not work if in an accident. Air bag light has been continuously on for over a year with no accident or other damage causing this.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

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