Air Bag Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 524 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 (160 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.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

The Air Bag problem

The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact’s son stated that while driving at 45 mph, the brake pedal depressed with no warning light illuminated. The contact’s son stated that the abs braking system failed, and the brake pedal did not function when attempting to stop the   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

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...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

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...

The Warning Light On problem

Passenger air bag warning light comes on while driving with a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

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...




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