Air Bag Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 174 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Hyundai Tucson

The Air Bag problem

Airbag located in the steering wheel partially deployed during a moderate/serious accident. It came out of the front of the steering wheel but never inflated. I have pictures available of the partially deployed airbag. No other airbags were deployed during this front end crash.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Airbags failed to deploy at utility pole collision.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Driver air bag light stay on will not turn off head light sliver melted   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Multiple sensors and lights on the dash are illuminated, including the airbags, brakes, traction control, hill assist, tire pressure, etc. I've been told that this is related to a vacuum pump issue. Other Hyundais are under recall for this same issue, but my VIN does not show up as covered.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Takata inflators my air bag light has been on for many months. We do not have the resources to take it in to be looked at. I received a card in the mail this morning indicating that my vehicle may be subject to the recall however, according to the VIN it doesn't seem so.   Read details...




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