Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2008 Sonata.
Recall notice for 2008 Sonata Hyundai on front passenger side air bag. Consumer states that the dealership told him not to bring the vehicle in unless he was experiencing problems with air bags.
The passenger side airbag remains off even when occupied by my 17 year old daughter (115lbs) and wife (125lbs). Hyundai initially claimed the seat was operating normally. I then received a recall notice for this exact problem. The seat has since been re-calibrated at least twice and the entire seat replaced once. However, the problem is still exists.
Front passenger side airbag remain deactivated (sign shows that), several times, when my wife (120lbs, 5'3) sits on it. Have been to dealership once and they sent the seat to Hyundai service center for rectification, but the problem is still there. This can be a serious situation in case of crash, as having properly working airbag is essential for passenger safety.