Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the air bag warning sensor light had illuminated indicating that the air bag system could malfunction while in a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 03v321000(air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 23,000. Jft.

My son's 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has the exact same problem as the current recall that is only for Hyundai's azera model (2005-08) which is a problem with the seat belt sensor that prevents airbag deployment. Why is their no recall on the 03 Tiburon's when so many others complain of the same thing on the internet??? it is expensive to replace the seat belt assembly (about $500) & I worry about my son's safety. He also has a problem with his turn signal not working & it is related to the body control module which the dealer wants $1000 to fix. Many others on the internet also complain & also no recalls on his year & model. My son has a friend with the exact same car that just paid the $1000 to get his bcm replaced. My son can't afford these expensive fixes. What gives that there is no recall on these two items when so many others have complained of similar problems???.

Airbag light is on, I think this is due to seat belt buckle wiring issue, since light was going on and off for few days (and when I was moving seat belt buckle it was disappearing) I did research Tiburon forums and I see that most people experiencing same issue had their seat belt buckle replaced and light reset and that was it. Problem with me is that I'm out of warranty. I have called Hyundai affairs and reported this issue and they told me that Hyundai dealter may and most probably charge me for inspection and fixing issue, since there was no recall on my car. I'm afraid that air bag will not deploy during accident and I think Hyundai should pay for fixing it since this is not isolated issue. Many other Hyundai have same issue.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving 35 mph, the air bag light remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the light illuminated due to the driver's side air bag. The dealer informed the contact that they would have to replace a switch. Since the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v321000 (air bags:frontal), the contact would have to pay approximately $400 for the repair. The current mileage was 147,000 and failure mileage was 98,000.

I was driving 35+ miles per hour and rear ended a large truck. The air bag on the passenger side deployed (no one in passenger side),mine (driver side) did not deploy. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon,causing almost $9,000 damage. Dealership towed to,elhart in holland mi. ,had no concern. Vehicle towed to denooyer chev. And the body shop manager,steve batts showed a great deal of concern. I contacted Hyundai complaint dept. ,and that person was non chalant about the episode. I still do not know if I have a deployable air bag on drivers side. Hyundai would not fix it! or pay to have one either put in or to even test to see if it was defective. . I am paying for a vehicle in which I am not confident regarding its safety factor. Perhaps this could be a recall. I have gotten no where at this time,and am filing a formal complaint against Hyundai and the dealership,elhart, who sold me this vehicle,sept 2002. If you cannot help,please direct me to an agency that will. Elise knapp.

Air bag light came on intermittently. Dealer serviced the vehicle on several occasions, but problem recurred. Consumers was concerned that it was not safe to drive the vehicle.