Front Air Bag problems of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata

Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sonata.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2002

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 50 mph. Upon impact neither air bag deployed. Driver suffered minor injuries, vehicle was totalled. Air bag recall was done in June of 2002.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2002

Consumer was approaching a stop sign and another vehicle hit her. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. The dealership is aware of problem.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2002

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35-40 mph and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer also stated that he was stopping the vehicle when it stalled then suddenly it sped forward, even as consumer applied the brakes. Even after pulling the emergency brake, the vehicle continued on hi rev. There was one injury.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2001

While driving about 35 mph was struck another vehicle that was involved in another accident head-on first. Upon impact, none air bags deployed. Please provide more information.




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