Air Bag Light On problems of the 2012 Hyundai Accent

My 2012 Hyundai Accent just passed 100,000 miles and the passenger airbag light came on. I have had this same issue with a 2006 Hyundai and I understand this is a longstanding issue with multiple models and years. The fix can be very invasive and expensive and only some are covered by recall. Checking the VIN number, my Hyundai is not currently covered by a recall, but I believe it should be as this is a continuing issue.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously as a result to water spillage on the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated there was a short circuit in the front passenger seat sensor due to the water spillage. The vehicle had not been repaired because the front passenger air bag seat sensor assembly remained unavailable since November of 2011. The contact expressed concern of the potential safety hazard with the air bag not being operative. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200. Updated 5/7/12 updated 05/30/12.