Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 526 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (162 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (148 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The steering left side electrical components quit working at the same time without warning. This is all related to the air bag clock spring a serious safety defect that disables the airbag and possibly horn. I have taken the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership for diagnostics and this is what was found. Read details...
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. Read details...
Slowed down to pull into parking spot and suddenly car picked up speed and crash through a vacant store front. Car stopped after hitting a wall and moved what ever was on the other side of the wall. Air bags did not deploy driver of car was shaken up but no physical injuries. Read details...
Passenger air bag warning light comes on while driving with a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. Read details...
Passenger occupant detection system in 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is malfunctioning/ broken. Only way to replace is by purchasing an entirely new seat, $4000, in order for the air bags to work properly. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. Read details...