Two problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sonata.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. When the front passenger seat was occupied, the warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in the recall. The authorized dealer stated that the failure must be duplicated on-site in order for recall repairs to be made. The contact was concerned that the air bags may deploy. The VIN and NHTSA campaign id number were unknown. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating the passenger side airbag was inoperative. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the problem, but was unable to determine the exact cause of the air bag light illumination. The problem persisted, and the manufacturer was alerted. The drivers side door didn't lock automatically. Updated 11/21/06.