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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 17 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 51,133 miles
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I am driving an unsafe vehicle and risk death or serious injury due to Hyundai usa's inaction. NHTSA recall 18V137000 has been in effect since February 27, 2018 and Hyundai usa still has no remedy available as of today, July 7, 2018. Hyundai us has provided no updates as to when this repair will be made. Hyundai should pay a fine
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact was stopped at a red light, his vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V617000 (seat belts) and 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 125,000.
- Omaha, NE, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V617000 (seat belts) and NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
- Downsville, LA, USA
The recall detailed below was dated more than four months ago with still no fix yet available as of today and no estimation of when a fix will be offered. NHTSA recall number: 18V137000 recall date: February 27, 2018 manufacturer recall number: 174 Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
- Longmont, CO, USA
The electrical system is showing signs of failure in areas that have nothing to do with repair or maintenance which includes a noted airbag recall. Below is a list of issues I've had with my vehicle pertaining to the electrical system that have me concerned with the overall safety of the vehicle. These issues have occurred over various dates which I'm unaware of the specific dates. 1. steering wheel radio controls don't function properly (at times when I try to increase the volume of the stereo, the volume doesn't increase or starts the voice controls instead.) 2. the instrumental panel is malfunctioning so the parking brake and seat belt indicators are permanently illuminated. 3. parking brake light casings burned 4. Hyundai recall campaign 174 is for airbags where "in some stances, electrical overstress has been observed in the module circuitry, which may prevent the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side airbags from deploying. " additional details regarding this campaign are below. Manufacturer recall number: 174 Hyundai recall date: February 27, 2018 NHTSA recall number: 18V137000 recall status: Recall incomplete
- Inglewood, CA, USA
Received safety recall regarding airbag control unit and potential electrical overstress damage to the module circuitry which could prevent frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying! I do not feel safe driving this care with my 4 year old - please expedite finding a fix asap!
- Smithfield, RI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted regarding part availability. The manufacturer confirmed part unavailability and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
- Egan, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 52 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. The seat belt did not secure the contact and he lurched forward. The front driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact sustained injuries to the neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The manufacturer and the dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 139,000. Consumer stated three times for the transmission downshifting on it's own while driving. It was taken back to the point of purchase where carmax and Hyundai worked on the vehicle three times without correcting the problem. The check engine light kept coming on and it had to be returned to the point of purchase or once again it was unrepaired upon his return. This took place several times during ownership. Finally determined that there was a recall on the transmission which was causing it to downshift on it while driving. My wife was driving on the highway and transmission downshifted. The rear tail light house in units kept blowing bulbs in short-circuiting out. Rear taillight units were smoking which was causing a burning smoke and or odor inside the car. While driving down the highway a deer jumped out in front of the car and collided with the deer. No airbags were deployed. Updated 10/12/18
- Dayton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
- Wilmington, CA, USA
Airbag light is on, airbags are not working!! major safety concern! fuel tank inaccurate, fuel light always on.
- Pasadena, MD, USA
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying. Safety risk if the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Remedy remedy not yet available. Manufacturer's notes owners may also contact the nat'L highway traffic safety admin vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or tty: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA
- Newnan, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently, which was a safety concern. The contact called springfield Hyundai at 1-877-890-2094 and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Sharon Hill, PA, USA
Tekata recall steering wheel shakes bad sounds lose really started after my warranty was up abd that's only 5 days so I pay all this money carzy airbag light came on and never went off all light bulbs on the car like front lights always go out I have to change them so many times and back lights even got tickets this cost me this happen why driving the car
- Atlanta, GA, USA
2012 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall related repairs. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the seat belt, power steering, and airbag recalls.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The airbags iight stayed on whenever the vehicle stop. When I accelerate it turn off.
- Hollywood, FL, USA
Air bag warning light on dash while driving down street, although approximately 2 weeks prior I had to stop hard suddenly for a car in front of me that decided to just stop. I had already taken my car into the dealership for the seat belt recall and have since received another notification for a seat belt recall. Air bag light was turned off when purchasing used car from Hyundai dealership in 2016. Called dealership and told no recall on air bags, and they don't know if it has takata air bags in it. I need to pay $69 to have it diagnosed.
- Knoxville, TN, USA
Airbag light is
- Peabody, MA, USA
Takata recall I received a notice in the mail for the recall. I contacted my dealer and they said there is no active recall on the inflators. Is my vehicle under recall or not? thanks!
- Seattle, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 40 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Consumer stated profile motors bluberry Ford in machias Maine has now been closed down the closest profile motors is now in New Hampshire. Consumer could not take it to the dealer she got it from due to them closing prior to the incident. Updated 7/31/18
- Machias, ME, USA
- Duquoin, IL, USA