Air Bag On-off Switch Problems of Hyundai Sonata

We lease a 2021 Sonata sel equipped with air bag system featuring an OCS in the right front seat. The purpose of the OCS is to disable right passenger seat front air bag when it detects ta child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. Right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child from a right front air bag inflation during a crash. My wife is about 4'10" tall and weighs 135#. When seated in passenger seat, she requires a cushion to raise her so she can see over dashboard and out side window. Our Sonata is equipped with manual passenger seat that is raised to highest position. Problem is that when she uses cushion, the OCS light stays on indicating that air bags are deactivated and would not deploy in an accident which could cause an extreme safety hazard to my wife. We took car to dealer service center twice, and we called Hyundai USA customer service - both said nothing could be done. Small adults like my wife should be able to bypass the OCS using a shunt or bypass switch. We feed this is a serious safety hazard. Earlier Sonata models were recalled for this issue.

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2011 Hyundai Sonata. My headlights and interior started blinking off and on by themselves while I was driving at night for about a 30 or 40 second interval. Took to dealership and had it diagnosed and they found that the there was an intermittent internal fault with the multi-functional switch. Just got it back so I've only driven it about 50 miles at night so far no problem but it's too early to say for sure if this fixed the problem to my satisfaction. The problem only happened about 3 times but it is unpreditcable when the problem occurs but when it does happen and it's dark, it's not safe so we took it in right away on the third time because this was the longest period of time that the problem lasted. If you're having any problem like this, I suggest you get it looked at right away, very dangerous. It cost me $209 to have it fixed. The vehicle was moving about 55mph when this occurred. Date was 10-17-2019.

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I was driving south bound on I-355 in dupage county when I was about to switch over from the 3rd from right lane onto the 4th from right lane to exit when the left back of my car got hit causing me to do a 180 spin into the middle of lane two from left hitting another vehicle but no air bags deployed out. Idk if it's ruled a total lost or not. Insurance have to get back to me. Me and my 2yr daughter was in the car.

Brake light switch did not function correctly. It caused the brake lights to flash erratically. The brake light switch was replaced and the problem was resolved. The sevice air bag indicator light is on constantly.

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I made appointment for my recalls but at the appointment the dealership didn't do nothing but switch my oil stick and lie about fixing the recalls I called Hyundai compliant department still nothing done but I have pics of old oil light still on airbag I just wanted my recalls done instead of a lie I also contacted bbb for assistance but still no help.

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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.

Air bag light comes when car is started and stays on until the ignition is switched off. Stays on whether the car is stationary or in motion. Not having air bag active in the event of need is a dangerous condition. Do not know condition that is causing air bag light to stay on. Other Sonata model years have a recall issued for this problem so I think the 2007 model years is related to the same problem but dealer says this auto is not under a recall for air bag light.

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The air bag light came back on a couple of months ago, again, informed by dealer that they would have to research it the next time I came in. The park lights will not always shut off when in the auto setting, so far have been able to get them to shut off by repeatedly turning light switch on and off. The abs/esc light comes on randomly and will usually go off after turning car off and restarting. Now, the trunk will not close and the trunk light is on continually and the lights will not light when hitting the door lock button on the fob, so I do not know if the vehicle is secure and safe to enter at night. These situations all occur either when parking or in the case of the abs/esc while driving or when the car is running and stationary.

Seat belt light came on about 2 years ago due to a faulty seat switch. Hyundai repaired the seat at no charge. Now the seat belt light has come and the dealer says that the seat is to fault again. Hyundai refuses to fix the seat switch again unless I pay for it, and that it is no a safety hazard. I maintain that it is a safety problem because if the air bags really become defective, we will have no warning. Hyundai has extended their warranty on this problem to 15 years and/or 250000 miles, but they will only repair it once.

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Rear seat, seat belt/air bag indicator light stays on. Rear seat heater switches are on the armrests, passengers turn them on thinking that they are for the windows. Seat heaters are left on , and drivers don't know it. Causing seat belt indicator switches not to operate properly. " rear seat heaters are constantly operating. ".

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 10 mph and switching lanes, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

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Exhibiting exact same issue as described in NHTSA campaign number: 10v-070 Hyundai dealer said my car was built in March and will not make the repair. Also exhibiting issues described in NHTSA campaign number: 10v-457 and dealer refused to make repair. The excessive shaking in the steering wheel has caused my srs (safety restraint system) to kick a code that says my steering wheel air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Srs lite stays on. Hyundai dealer refused to make repair on NHTSA campaign number 13v-113. I currently have a piece of folded cardboard zip tied to my brake switch. Car exhibiting issues relating to NHTSA campaign number 14v-434 even after having the dealer use their (clip) remedy.

Air bag light stays on all the time. Esc light comes on whale driving and some time it will go out. Turning on and off esc switch will not turn it off. Would this be covered under recall? thanks jerry.

Electrical issues began a month after driving the vehicle. Front and rear light bulbs continue requiring replacement, the dash light also will flash when brakes are depressed. The trunk leaked the first christmas, dealer claimed to repair it, but failed, still leaks. Air bag indicator came on, went off eventually, and is back on again. Finally, car began losing power last year and cutting off sporadically in traffic, and now the rear and window brake lights remain on when lights are on but not when turned off. Recall info points to defective stop brake switch that failed even after repair/replacement, however, my VIN does not appear on the recall list and the dealer will not repair or replace. Curious, since my car is of the make, model, and year reported! greedy and irresponsible !.

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My car would have trouble starting, I would turn on the car but the engine wouldn't start, the lights and radio would turn on and nothing. After the starter being installed on 10/22/2014 the car was fine but then it happened again this year and had the starter replaced again. Then it happened later again and finally had the neutral safety start inhibitor switch replaced. My airbag light turns on and now I have to replace the clockspring. I have other issues with this car like for example my front drive axels being deformed which causes a rattling nose when I turn while driving. I would hear clicking noses on the steering column and had the steering coupling replaced. So far as of 8/12/2016 I have had 15 recalls and I have one to do next week. I'm driving a death trap.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated once he turned the ignition switch the air bag warning indicator was illuminated and remained on the entire duration of any drive. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to dealer and the recommendation to have the passenger seat belt buckle replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Lb.

Hyundai has changed my seat belt buckle numerous times because of an air bag related issue. Now that its out of warranty they will not cover it. Air bag light back on and they want,$400 to replace the bad seatbelt with any warranty. This is probably the 4th time since I had the vehicle brand new that im having this problem, I never in my life experienced so many airbag problems with a vehicle other then a Hyundai. Also now they are saying my brake light switch is bad yet again after they supposely changed it out a few years ago for a recall, to many of the same problems with Hyundai. Scared to drive the car feels like I bought a lemon. Wish there was more that Hyundai could do for there customers but it seems like they dont care. What ever happend to Hyundai slogan about safety 1st. .

My air bag light stays on all the time. Whenever I am driving alone, my passenger seatbelt light flashes not stop. This two things been going on for a while now. Also my my lights stay on even after I switch my lights off, I have to turn them on and turn them back off until they shut off. A mechanic told me its the brake light switch causing the problem. I have had technicians look at these issues, and it will cost hundreds to repair. I believe Hyundai is missing out the point that the 2007 Sonata models have an air bag issue too.

Driver's airbag light on dash stayed on, and the pass airbag light goes on and off at varying times (w/pass in seat). In 2010, in the summer (?) the dealer replaced a brake light switch under recall. The car most likely had under 80,000 miles on it. At that time I told the dealer's (van horn Hyundai of fond du lac, WI) service person about the pass airbag light and I was told there was no warranty on it. When the pass light would come on I would stop the car and turn the ignition key to the off position. After restarting the car the light would usually stay off.

The airbag light came on in my 2007 Sonata. Taking it to the dealer, they replaced the safety belt and then they said it was the cushion switch on the passenger's side. Looking on the internet, there are quite a few claims of exactly the same thing that is wrong with my car. If this is true, how come, there is no recall to fix it. This item is for safety!!!!.

This is the first date that I reported to the dealer that the air bag light was on. Since that time, the light has gone off and come back on a many times. It was checked again by the dealer and also by a local, certified mechanic. It usually stays off for about 6 months, but comes back on. It is now on again. In addition, I've had to replace the door jam switch in Jan. 2014. The door chimes (seatbelt sound) goes off randomly. Now, this sound is back. The car randomly locks itself and the radio randomly goes on as well. I feel that the car has electrical problems that may make it unsafe. I am especially concerned about the air bag issue. The car has approximately 57,000 miles on it. I find it hard to believe that this vehicle hasn't been recalled for any number of reasons.

Nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 this is for a 2007 Hyundai Sonata passenger seat airbag switch. When my passenger sits there at times the airbag light on dash will show airbag system off. I have pictures that can be emailed to you if needed. I showed this to the Hyundai dealer and Hyundai corporation. They said because it did not fail at dealers location they can not do anything. I showed them the pictures and they still said no to fix. It would be different if I had no proof. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Help me. Thanks.

Airbag light stays on, and ignition switch malfunction.

The 2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS has several problems that should be under warranty and recalled, close to the 2006 recalls. We own a company and have purchased over 12 to 14 Hyundais. We have found that the Sonata GLS 2005 has problems with the airbag deployment, seatbelt restraint, the front tires are closer to the back & not centered on the wheel well (has been this way since purchased, but they do not correct. ), have electrical problems & that unibody type frame & so on. In an accident where a truck left the tail gate down & a ladder hit the windshield, the car was then parked, turned off , the keys taking out of the ignition & then began looking for the cell phone then proceeded to open the door to get out infer all that the driver's side airbag deployed which also caused the front driver's seat belt to lock up & can not be pulled out to wear. Hyundai states that this is not warranted even though it was deployed after the accident occured. Hyundai had a great warranty 10 years ago. They do not stand up to their warranty as before & I have found that some of the warranty has changed. I have switched to Toyota. Hyundai has done nothing so far to correct.

2007 Hyundai Sonata. Passenger airbag light stays on while my wife is sitting in front passenger seat. This means that the airbag is not activated & in the event of an accident the airbags will not deploy. We have had the front cushion replaced in Nov 2007 but the problem have returned. This is an intermittent problem. We have photo's of the light on & passenger seat occupied. Company so far is sending me to the dealer but unless the light is on while we are there they won't do anything.

I had noticed at first the crack in the dashboard in 2006 right after I had purchased my car. They replaced the dashboard, but not correctly the first time. When I finally got my car back, I attempted to turn the headlights in my car on, at that time all of the interior lights of my car went out. There were wires that were apparently switched. At this time I called the dealership again and informed them of the new problem. This issue was subsequently fixed. After they replaced the dashboard I started to have probelms with the driver and passenger side air bag lights going on. The turned them off and stated it was my fault. About three months later both air bag lights came on again. At this time I took it to another dealer who looked up information on the computer and stated that it must have been my fault again. Someone went out to the car and shut them off but no paperwork was written up. Then another 3 months later the lights came on again and there was another crack in the dashboard around the passenger side air bag. I called the original dealer again and they ordered another dashboard for the car. At this time I asked them again to check to see about the airbag lights. They have had my car for a week now (I still do not have it back). While all the air bag lights issue was happening, there is also another issue with the abs and esc (electronic stability control) lights also coming on and not going off. I have been informed the the abs and esc light was coming on because there is a braking issue with the car. And the airbag lights that keep coming on and staying on is because of a sensor issue with the passenger side seat. They are not sure why this keeps happening. They are also not sure what caused the brake issue with the abs and esc lights.

2007 Hyundai Sonata had recall work done for the air bag deployment switch. Consumer states that the repairs were unable to fix the problem. The consumer stated the air bag light was on when an adult was sitting in the seat. The manufacturer informed the consumer that nothing else could be done and the problem was due to how the passenger sat in the seat.

To whom it may concern, I am writing this in regards to a service problem I am encountering concerning my 2006 Hyundai Sonata. I have taken the vehicle in for service two times for a problem with the passenger air bag system, and two times now I have been told they cannot find anything wrong. The problem with the vehicle is that when my wife is in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag off light remains on. It works properly when I am in the seat. The service representative told me that this happens occasionally with this type vehicle and there is nothing they can do about it. This is an unacceptable response and I want this discrepancy fixed. The Hyundai company prides itself on all the safety features. If they don't work properly, I would think you would do all you can to fix it. As for this service department, I will not be returning it there unless it is for warranty service. The last time I had it in for this they said they would call someone for tech assist and get back with me. I don't know if they ever contacted anyone, but I know they did not call back. Below is my information: jay mckay 2006 Sonata stevenson Hyundai, jacksonville nc if you cannot help me with this, please forward to appropriate department, or let me know who to send it to.

: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and none of the air bags deployed. While traveling between 45-50 mph another vehicle switch lines, cutting off the contact. The contact's vehicle went into the left lane and hit a guard rail on the left side of the road impacting the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then spun around across both lanes and hit the guard rails on the right side of the road head on. None of the air bags deployed. The dealership has been alerted. There was extensive damage done to the vehicle. There were injuries sustained and a police report was filed. Updated 07/17/06.

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Recall 02v105000, after ignition switch recall repairs were performed the defect recurred. . Read more...

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I heard a repetitive clicking sound and turned my radio off to listen. The noise didn't change when I slowed down and I resumed my normal speed of 60 mph. After a few seconds the car slowly & gradually began pulling to the left. I was unable to steer the vehicle at all and was moving into the shoulder and median between the highways. I tried to apply my brakes but the car was not responding. I had no steering or brakes and was heading towards oncoming traffic at 60 mph. I hit the end of a guard rail and the air bags did not deploy. These cars are not safe to drive! we also had a problem w/it hesitating when it tried to switch gears & the dealership was unable to fix. And the driver window would not stay in the track and shut properly.

Dealership states brakes are normal. They said all Hyundai car brakes makes noise; worked on air bag light - stated it was on due to someone giving a jump in my car, light came back on 3 days later; changed a switch which was causing no acceralation, car still not getting the acceration it should. Now I'm getting some humming noise from the dashboard somewhere. I have had this car 8 month. It is a lemon and jacobs twin continues to put a band-aid on a patient bleeding to death.

In extremely cold weather, the Hyundai Sonata's turn signal lights do not function. In order to get them to activate, you must turn on the emergency flashers or wait for the vehicle to warm up. The problem is known the Hyundai, but they have taken no steps to recall the auto to fix the problem. In order to resolve the problem, the emergency flasher switch, which somehow provides power to the turn signals, must be replaced. There is a defect in the connection in the steering column that powers the air bag control system. When the connection is poor, the "air bag" light activates, incdicating the system is disabled. My vehicle has been "repaired" twice, and still has no air bags. The dealer "fixes" the problem by "adjusting/bending" the "connector" in the steering column. The problem recurs within days. I've been without working air bags for 8 months now. Hyundai is aware of a major design defect in the sterring column which causes the airbags to repreatedly fail and DE-activate in this model. They have taken no steps to resolve the problem. The gov't needs to order them to design a fix for these problems and recall all of the affected vehicles.

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