Three problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sonata.
We have had intermittent issues with the air bag light coming on in this vehicle. When it first happened we took it to a Hyundai service center and they said that some items got under the front seat and compromised the wire harness. I explained my concerns to the service rep that I was shocked that the air bag and safety system could be compromised by items that may get under the seats. This week we had another an air bag warning light come on and again took the vehicle to the Hyundai service center. This time it was determeind that there was a short circuit in an air bag assembly. On 8/26/14 I called a Hyundai service contract representative about coverage for this under a service contract. I was advised that the air bag was a maintenance issue and that after time the air bag component would wear out. My reaction was that, yes, every component in the car will wear out over time. Using that argument, Hyundai could argue that no components would be covered as every item on the car is arguably a maintenance issue. I found that position shocking as no service vendor or owner makes regular inspection of the air bag system. This expereince leads me to beleive that Hyundai does not take their responsibility seriously regardnig the use and safety of their air bag systems.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wiring to the passenger seat was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.