Pretensioner Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 4 problems related to pretensioner (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

1 Pretensioner problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/08/2018

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.

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2 Pretensioner problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front end crashed into the road divider. The vehicle spun around and then the rear of the vehicle struck the road divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and was hospitalized. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) prior to the failure. The dealer (bob king Hyundai, 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 724-2861) stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 164,000.

3 Pretensioner problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/26/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, two deer suddenly landed on the hood and two other deer collided against the driver side door. The contact stated none of the frontal or side air bags deployed as well as the front driver side and passenger seat belts did not restrain the occupants. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not issued. The vehicle was driven to the contact 's residence. But, the contact stated approximately 4 days later the vehicle engine seized. The contact also mentioned that he received recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v226000 (engine & engine cooling) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The vehicle was towed to the dealer autonation Hyundai corpus christi texas (6686 s padre island dr. , corpus christi, TX (361) 444-0156) where the engine was replaced under the recall however, the air bags failure was not determined and the seat belt recall was not performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Bp.

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4 Pretensioner problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/20/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and part for NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) to the dealer (ganley westside Hyundai, 25600 lorain rd, north olmsted, OH 44070, (440) 734-2000) within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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