10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 14 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 64,656 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
- Paramus, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
Visors on both sides fall and obstruct vision car has only 28000 miles airbag light stays on, concern it will suddenly deploy. There's loose suspension both headlights and rear lights have had to be replaced already fearful it may be a sign there may be something wrong yet I haven't been contacted by manufacture
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
On Dec. 10, 2016, while waiting for a traffic light (stationary)...there was an experience of a very loud explosion...while waiting for the traffic light.. not knowing if I was hit by another vehicle or the unknown, I covered my head...because of the parts from inside my car, was flying forward, and also smelled a slight burning smell inside. I continued to cover my head... parts from inside the car was...--the SRS cover (driver's side, front) --the upper door handle(driver's side, rear). Not seeing any indications of another vehicle hitting me..and also had the right of way, when the light turned green to turn left..I pulled over to further check my vehicle.... my driver's side interior headliner had been damaged (driver's side) all the way to the (driver's side rear) and/middle( headliner). Also passenger rear back headline border cracked and found the dome light cover also blown off...and on the passenger floor...updated 02/14/17
- Panama, FL, USA
Takata recall. My car has a manufacturing defects like the ESC and the airbag signs are on. So I want it to be recalled. Thank you. Hyundai Sonata 2007
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
My driver's side airbag light came on suddenly one day. I don't know why since I didn't do anything to the car. I searched online and see previous Hyundai recalls on the airbag for Sonata. 07 Sonata wasn't included though.
- Wahiawa, HI, USA
12/22/2016 I was involved in a collision with a stopped car which I hit at about 40 mph. My airbag did not deploy. The car was a total loss. City street. Spotsylvania va. 6:30 pm.
- Sptsylvania, VA, USA
Took the car into the shop for an airbag light. They said that it was a bad oc mat sensor. I was quoted $1000+ for parts and labor. I asked why this wasn't covered under the recall because my car was in the range 06-07, they said my VIN did not indicate an active recall. I called corporate and they also said I was sol. This is something that needs to be fully recalled, far too many of them are failing and Hyundai refuses to do anything about them.
- Aiea, HI, USA
This is now the 4th time I have had to take the car in for an airbag light that indicates a bad seat belt sensor. Frustrated to have to still deal with this issue. Stationary on start up light goes off then comes right back on.
- Aiea, HI, USA
The contact owned a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. While at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. In turn, the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The failure mileage was 77,061.
- Ferguson, MO, USA
The last week of October 2016, my Sonata''s air bag warning light came on and has stayed illuminated for the last two weeks. Simultaneously, the right passenger seat's seat belt warning light has stayed on even when no one is in the seat. Also, the "passenger seat air bag off" light has come on.
- Nashville, TN, USA
The air bag warning light (remains on constantly) and passenger side seat belt warning lights remains on even with a passenger above the weight limit. The air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off even when the seat belt is hooked up. There is a recall for faulty sensors, recall notice, 08V161000, for 2006 - 2008 Hyundai Sonatas but my 2007 is not covered? I feel like my Sonata has many of the issues in past recalls but for some reason isn't included in them (outside lighting, ESC light periodically kicking on, brake sensor failing numerous times, continuous issues with rear brakes, etc.) I think Hyundai should expand this airbag recall as I hope we aren't being put in harms way with an unexpected airbag failure when we need it most.
- Garrettsville, OH, USA
He contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the electronic stability sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Highland Park, IL, USA
The air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt warning lights come on when I start the car. The air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off unless the seat belt is hooked up. I understand that these may be issues associated with faulty sensors. This is particularly disconcerting because I've reviewed the issues on-line and it's possible the air bag system may not be operating properly. I've seen that other Hyundai owners have tried to deal with these same issues and gotten little or no satisfaction from their Hyundai dealership. There was an extended recall notice, 08V161000, associated with the passenger side air bag for 2006 - 2008 Hyundai Sonatas but my 2007 is not covered" is there a way to find out why that is"
- Sacramento, CA, USA
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past few months. I've looked online and saw that this is a common complaint for Hyundai's. also, my ESC light goes on and sometimes stays on. Again another complaint with this car. Both are safety issues that seem to be negligent on the manufactures part. With the number of complaints that have been logged this should be a safety recall issue that Hyundai should be responsible for.
- Auburn, PA, USA
I have an airbag light that has been on and the dealer ran the code which came back B1448 which is the passenger seat sensor. They recalled substantially all 2006-2008 Sonatas for this well documented problem, but said mine is excluded despite it being exactly in the middle of the problem years. I have an airbag system that wont deploy due to a very well documented problem by Hyundai and they wont fix it.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle with the front passenger seat occupied, the front passenger air bag sensor light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag system was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the seat belts randomly activated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
- Brooksville, FL, USA
Airbag light on driver's side dash illuminated. Took to mechanic; code read that it was the occupant sensor in the passenger seat (known issue) and covered by Hyundai. Took car to Hyundai dealer to have seat removed, shipped to California, for repair. Dealer states that airbag light will not go off once seat is replaced; it also needs clock spring assembly replaced. This, too, is a known/frequent issue with this age/make/model, however it's not covered by Hyundai. Will cost $400 to replace. This is a safety issue and if it's occurring frequently enough to find numerous forums online with people complaining, it should be a covered/warrantied service performed by Hyundai. Should not have to shell out $400 for repairs. Very upsetting! :(
- Holmen, WI, USA
Takata recall: Airbag light coming on for no real reason and now deale/mechanicr is quoting a huge amount to replace the sensor. When I tried to search online, it looks like hundreds of Hyundai Sonata customers had a same issue. How could government allowed them to sell these cars when they are not recalling their defective parts ?
- Boise, ID, USA
- Ashland, VA, USA