Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Three problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Santa Fe.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensors needed to be connected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2008

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe with defective airbag control module. Consumer states that the mechanic hooked the vehicle up to the scanner that came across that problem. It will cost almost $400 dollars to have the airbag control module replaced. The dealer stated there was an internal fault code causing the air bag light to illuminate. The oil pan was leaking.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2007

Air bag light stays on. Scan it needs a new clockspring(air bag). Dealer won"t pay for it. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has 88,000km.


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