12 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2009 Santa Fe.
The air bag light stays on while driving. Unknown cause of the problem. Recall was done prior to buying the car to my knowledge. But I assume that the part went out again.
The air bag light came on my console 2 days ago. I took it to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic on it and concluded it was the occupant classification system (OCS). I found out there was a recall on 07/25/2012 recal number 12v354000 for this exact problem. However, I was not the owner at that time. I called 2 Hyundai dealerships nearby - countryside and st. Petersburg, FL who both told me they could not find any open recalls under my VIN number. This is unacceptable. Hyundai needs to accept all charges for the cost to repair this issue and it should be covered under the recall. As of now I am driving a vehicle that is unsafe because Hyundai will not honor my vehicle!!!.
Air bag sensor. Air bag light on dash is illuminated. Mechanic stated needs to be replaced. Unsure if air bags will deploy or not.
Air bag light on dashboard will not go off.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat had an air bag sensor failure and the entire seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Air bag light stays illuminated on dashboard and does not go off. Code read 1490b which is the occupancy sensor. Apparently the 2007 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has been recalled for same problem but not the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe yet. Dealership in lacrosse wisconsin said they would have to order a whole. New seat at a cost of $2000. Vehicle has never been in an accident. Hyundai should have to fix for free. This must be a manufacturer defect. Unsafe to drive as now I don't know if my airbag will deploy if I'm am in an accident. Is it possible this model year might also be recalled. Sounds like same problem as previous years. A $2000 repair is ridiculous!.
Airbag light continuously on. Never had a problem before. Have been in an accident but cleared. Car was put back together and not on a salvage title. Fuel pump sensors are at fault. Need to replace fuel pump sensors. All fault codes appear when vehicle is not in motion.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,200.
One morning the air bag light came on. We have had the car 18 months with a new car warranty because of mileage 72,000 when we bought it. Took to dealer and it was a bad clock spring which controls the air bag. If it returns says the air bag needs to be replaced $450 and not covered under bumper bumper warranty . Car was in the garage. Did not bump anything, no accident.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai sante fe. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag light would not illuminate with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The technician advised the contact that the sensor for the passenger side air bag could have needed replacement but a diagnostic test was required. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v354000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,900.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front passenger air bag sensors failed. The contact was informed that the air bags and seat belt may not function in the event of crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.