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The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light came on and the dealer determined that the failure was caused by the air bag sensor in the passenger seat. The air bag light remained illuminated for the passengers side air bag, even when someone was sitting in the seat. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign number 08v161000 (air bags), but was told that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Passenger occupant weight sensor is showing an trouble code b1448.no damage to seat or any reason why this should happen.why should i be responsible for a malfunctioning sensor?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle pretensioners needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.updated 6/11/15updated 6/18/15the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 4/17/2015 at mileage 74,985. Updated 7/16/2015updated 10/05/217
Since i have had the car i have complained that when my 25 year old daughter sits in the front seat the air bag is not activated.she weights approx. 125lbs.they told me that they will not fix the seat cushion because she does not weigh enough.that's crazy she has no problem in any other car. I thought that's why they sent out this recall " when a small structure adult sits in the front seat the ocs does not properly activate".healy brothers hyundai said that if the tech sits in the seat and the light goes off they will not fix the problem but that's not what the recall is about.it's about a small adult.i feel very uncomfortably when she is in the car and the air bag is not working.is there any way i can have the ocs reprogrammed as the recall suggests.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle left the roadway, entered the woods, and spun around several times. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. The contact sustained neck, lower back, and head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unaware of injuries in the other vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that in 2015, the vehicle was serviced at miller hyundai (4455 vestal pkwy e vestal, ny 13850 877-386-0382) per a recall number: 88801f01 regarding the front driver and passenger side buckle pretensioner and air bags. The correct recall information was unavailable. In 2015, prior to the recall repair, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The diagnosis was unknown, but a spring was replaced. The failure mileage was 154,244.
My air bag light stays on i didnt have accident or they didnt deploy
I turned on ignition and, as usual, all dash lights came on then disappeared, as usual. However, the "passenger air bag off" light returned on and the warning chimes have been ringing ever since .if a passenger sits on the passenger seat then the light stays off. Jiggling of wires underneath the seat do not fix the problem.
Airbag light(driver side) turned on by itself during driving, and stayed on(sometime turned off by itself too). Has been going on for almost a week.
I started the car and noticed that the airbag warning light would not go out. I checked the owners manual and it said bring it to the dealer as soon as possible . The dealer charged 95.00$ to diagnose the problem,and another $810 to change the 2 front seatbelt buckles.this is a safety item because the airbags may not deploy in case of an accident .hyundai should recall these vehicles and fix the problem.i see thatan investigation was opened on this problem , and would like tone included in the number of people complaining about this problemthanks for your time and consideration
My vehicle lights for the ecs system, seat belt and airbag keeps illuminating.i took it to hyundai here in jacksonville and was told that a diagnostic for $94, would need to be done to see why the esc light is on. The air bag light will go off when the seat cushion is recalibrated but, something is wrong with my seat belts(both), so it will stay on and therefore the air bags will not deploy on impact, i pray that i don't get into any accidents till i find out what the problem is.why aren't the seats belts part of the recall for the airbag system?they work inconjunction with each other.the esc was suppose to have been fixed in 09 but here it is 2014 and the same thing is happening again, the same problem as before.i have to pull over turn the car off and wait a minute to restart it only to have the light come on again once i start to drive.what is wrong with this car, it is suppose to be safe.
Second timeair bag light.. First time right sideat 72000 mi.. Nor 840000right side repair 300.00 plus notcoverby anysafetyrecall . Lightstays onair bags disables..
I purchased a hyundai sonata in 2006.the front passenger airbag light has been a huge problem from the year i got it and still is.it stays on all of the time. The dealer reset it a few times and then in sep 2008 they put in a new seat buckle.once again the airbag light is on.it will not pass inspection.the dealer wants $125 for the diagnostic (code is active b1706) and said a new buckle is needed, which is another $179 plus labor.so every year i am going to have to drop over $300 for the light to be turned off so it passes inspection.this is a scam.the concern is well documented with the dealer since the day i got the car. Now they won't cover it and the light stays on after about 2 days from being reset.so every year when the inspection is due, i have to put out the money out for a new buckle again. I have never had an accident, i have no little kids or car seat in use, and i have never had the airbag go off.no idea how a seat belt buckles dies on its own and annually, too! there is a recall out there but it has to do with the light going on when kids that do not weigh enough to toggle the airbag light off, so the light stays on. That recalls # is08v161000.many folks online and in forums are reporting the same airbag problem. I think a recall should be issued for this concern as it keeps duplicating over and over and over. Right now, i am paying for firestone to do replace the buckle and for the diagnostic because they warranty it for 18 months and the dealer will only do it for 12.i need a new inspection sticker.richmond, va.
My air bag light stays on all the time.in a crash my air bag may not deploy, this is a safety issue. Looking into the computer i'm not the only one with this problem.this should be a recall matter.
The air bag light on my dashboard has been on for about two weeks now.upon research, this seems to be a very common problem with the hyundai sonatas, especially the 2006 models.this is not the first time this has happened.the light will be on and then turn off.months later, it will turn on and stay on again.
Air baglight on disconnecting system. This is a safety concern hyundai charges to diagnosis and repair.researching this on the internet this is a constant problem, and someone will be killed or injuredplease do something to correct this problem a recall is in order.this is drivers side air bag.itook this car to dealer for passenger side air bag light they said nothing was wrong now that light is also on . Nhtsa please do something.
Suddenly, an warning sign for air bag appeared on the dash board. I was not comfortable to drive a car with air bag error sign. I brought my to my mechanic. It was diagnosed due to defective sensor in a buckle clip in a front passenger seat. Then, i brought my car into local dealer but they denied to repair in a warranty or recall. I heard that the same defect was not uncommon in sonata around that year. If so, this defect should be covered by recall. I love my sonata and hyundai car!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated constantly (code b1706). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags). The contact was advised however that her vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The dealer advised that they could repair the failure at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Passenger air bag front seat after getting hit by another car the air bag did not deploy.
Air bag light is on after 65,000 miles.
The "airbag" light came on and the vehicle was brought to the dealership for service.it was reported back to me that the seat belt sensor had failed, causing the airbag light to come on (and it was not covered on my extended warranty). From researching on the internet, it appears that this is a common problem with the hyundai sonata 2006. Hyundai refuses to do anything about it even though it is potentially a very dangerous malfunction.
While driving on a busy street it felt like my gas pedal was not responding then without warning it suddenly lurched forward enough to screech my front tires. I do not have a floor mat on the driver's side. Thank god no one was in front of me, surely there would have been an accident. I have also had the air bag light on since the car was new. During hyundai new car service one of the service men noticed and mentioned it, but did nothing to correct the problem and today i got a recall on the air bag system stating i missed the 1st recall. My front passenger seat belt light goes on and off sometimes it is on when someone is in the seat buckled up and sometimes it is on when no one is sitting in the seat. I am taking my car in to hyundai for the recall i am going to mention the lurching and let them know about all these complaints! i believe they are ultimately responsible for these problems!!
In 12/21/09 airbag system light kept coming on.took it to the dealer. They stated chip related to air bag system under the passenger seat was broken and i was not covered under warranty.invoice # [xxx] (dennis hyundai of dublin) repairs estimated at $500 to $900. Called hyundai with a complaint.the service manager then called we had a meeting.i paid $ 175.03 to replace the chip.they also repaired passenger seat per nhtsa recall 13v-354 (note the recall repair only worked for about a year).after the warranty expired i took the vehicle to both the dealer and local repair shops.the airbag light would come one and then sometimes when i stopped reset its self or the dealer/repair shop could reset the light.the electrical wiring system started to act up after the 60,000 mile warranty period expired. The abs light comes on then goes off the radio will come in loud the get quiet.the constant however is the airbag system light. I had the seat belt (driver side) changed (twice) in 2011 as the first replacement in did not work.the airbag light was off for a short time and then came back on.it will not reset so the airbag light is always on. I have always felt this problem should be covered by hyundai. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata.while merging into the traffic. It was recently involved in a front end collision. The crash was so bad that it affected the radiator and even broke the coolant reservoir. The main frame of the car is also damaged. Even after this level of serious crash, the airbags still didn't inflate. No airbag was deployed. I suffered some injuries. This brings me to question the safety of this car. My model was premium sports package with 3.3 v6 engine.
2006 hyundai sonata has had repeated air bag sensor faults and is currently in the shop for repairs estimated at over 1300.00. The part number is 88200-0a541-fz0.hyundai will not cover any portion despite multiple complaints for the same defective component. No airbags will function unless component is replaced. Consumer affairs case #[xxx] .information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the contact was not aware of the exact repairs needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer did not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
Purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata in 2008. Airbag light continuously glowed on dashboard. Contacted hyundai dealership, as hyundai has a recall regarding airbags on 2006 sonatas. Was informed by dealership that car was 2000 miles past manufacturer's warranty. Required authorization of payment to dealership tohave airbag problem inspected at a cost of 324.65 not including parts or additional labor. Had vehicle repaired at different repair shop. Replacedfront passenger side seat belt assembly and sensor. Airbag light is now off. Have retained all parts for inspection and forwarded complaint to hyundai motor co.
The air bag light in my '06 sonata gls came on the day after it was inspected in september. After doing some internet research, it appears this is a very common problem with this year/make/model. That being said, it is clearly a manufacturer issue and should be corrected via recall.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. He stated the airbag warning light continued to illuminate on the warning panel. The vehicle was taken into the dealer where they diagnosed with codes 1448 and reset the sensor light but it did not correct the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer two additional times where they reset the airbag light and stated all repairs were made under warranty. The fourth time the airbag warning light illuminated on the warning panel, the dealer stated the occupant sensor needed to be replaced at the owner's expense. The vehicle was outside of warranty at the time. Although there was a recall for the same year, make and model, his vin was excluded from the campaign (see nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000; component: air bags; potential number of units affected: 393308). No repairs were made to correct the failure. The failure and current mileages were under 93,359. *kmj
1) air bag dashboard light keeps on2) passenger side lights sometimes showed no passenger even there is a passenger (this vehicle has been repaired by dealer for this issue)
My 2006 hyundai sonata has the air bag lite on after i start the vehicle. I took the vehicle into the dealership and they informed me after a diagnostic check that my seat belt assembly l/f preteensioner has high resistance causing the air bag light to stay on. This item is not covered by the warranty and would cost in excess of $400.00. My complaint is that i feel this item should be covered by the manufacturer. The hyundai dealership technician informed me that the item would cause the air bags to not deploy in an accident and can cause the seatbelt to automatically release. This definitely seems like its a safety issue item. My vehicle has not been in any accidents and is well taken care of so the only cause for malfunction to an item like that would be defective manufacturing of the seatbelt equipment. My vehicle was purchased brand new and although it has high mileage from highway miles it has been well maintained. Please take the time to look into this matter before someone is seriously injured in an accident.
Since purchasing my car new in 2006, i have had to have the passenger side seat belt buckle replaced twice. First on oct 6, 2010, then on oct 25, 2013.both times it was related to the air bag light illuminating on the dashboard and staying on consistently.in 2010, i was told it was a faulty seat belt part.hyundai replaced it under warranty.in 2013, i was again told it was an issue with the same seat belt part, and this time i was charged $164.31 for the replacement.this week, the air bag light came on again.i can only assume it's, once again, a faulty seat belt buckle.i called the dealership who did the previous repair (davis hyundai in nj) and they said it was only covered under warranty for 12 months.. So i would have to pay for the replacement again.i googled the issue and it seems to be under investigation by your group.it's clearly a safety issue.. I don't think i should have to pay to have it fixed again, and really i think hyundai should reimburse me for the first repair.if they can't figure out how to make a seat belt buckle that functions properly, they have no business making cars.any help would be hugely appreciated.i planned to go through the bbb as well, but wanted to add to the number of complaints filed.i have records of all previous repairs.
I turned the car on and the dashboard lights indicated all affected parts listed above went on. Drove the car for 3 miles and shut it off for 2 hours. Turned the car back on and had the same problem. I've read many owners with the same issue, but haven't seen a resolution thisproblem. This is a very serious issues god forbid the air bags don't eject in a accident. What do i do??
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under a recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags), however three month later the same problem recurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Jr
That's the problem there is no serious event leading up to the problem. It is happening because theses cars are not built for safety. I have had my car for 5 months and there are some serious problems, hyundai and you all may not think so but it is. If it was your car that had all of these problems you would be complaining also. Problems that i have with my hyundai sonata: passenger airbag light on every time you crank up, airbag light in the dash board on, check engine light (sensors going bad in the car). If its not equipped for the car don't try something that's going to have people spending out of the pockets and then paying for a car also. Recalls on 06 hyundai sonata what's the purpose if it cant be fixed everything on the recall list is happening to my car. If i had a second chance i would not have bout that '!@#$% from hyundai.
Dash air bag light came on and stays on.this is a very common complaint concerning the 2006 sonata (see safercar.gov database).in my case, the dealer says the passenger seat needs replacing at a cost of over $2000.i note in the above data base that there seems to be a wide variety of causes for air bag failure.these problems occur so often in the 2006 sonata, and create such a dangerous situation that nhtsa should require hyundai to do a recall and fix these air bag problems for good.i just wonder how many people have been injured or killed because of these defective air bags.
2006 sonata gls very well maintained (for life of vehicle) by top notch local dealer + no accident history - reports driver side seat belt buckle err code, airbag light on/airbag system not activated. Dealer attemptedoc3 test-passenger seat voluntary recall issue - could not complete test-buckle error...replaced buckle assy: same code + light.dash opened, console removed, driver seat removed: airbag system harness inspection, reseat connections - new code appears: drivers belt retractor assy. Replaced belt retractor assy.no code! and airbag system still not working/airbag light indicator on. ..dealer advised this expensive problem is well-known to 06, 07 sonata owners: sole viable solution=replace air bag system wiring harness.ordered part # on harness - wrong harness delivered (connectors in wrong location on harness/don't meet up with car connectors. Ordered again, same result (dealership noted - these harnesses arrive with bag torn open (not first mechanic to order it for same problem and outcome)..local hyundai territory engineer (troubleshooter for large problems) asked to visit for discussions - right part # / wrong part. Solution = i've dealt with this 3x recently and in this area - order this part #.guess what, new part is $750 / double old part cost.new harness reaches into back seat area as well and causes double the labor costs >$1,000. ..$1k already invested in parts and labor plus facing another $2k in harness parts & labor. Dealer can't provide any guarantee this will solve it short term let alone long term - contacted hyundai usa for financial assistance - denied due to out of warranty + 2nd owner/not original (how convenient for them)..as mentioned, 3x '06 sonata owners in this territory recently experienced identical issues and after getting tough with hyundai usa, received buy-backs of their cars. Try to guess my next move...updated 08/14/14
In 2008 i received a letter from hyundai stating my car was being recalled due to the airbag sensor.the letter stated only those cars which has the airbag light illuminated are affected.at the time the airbag light never came on.in 2010 the airbag light came on, and i had the car serviced at a hyundai dealer, and the dealership claimed the light was on because of a "bad battery".now a month ago the light came on again.i again took it to the dealership, and they are claiming it is the ocs sensor in the front passenger seat that is bad.i informed them of the recall, but they have no record of my vehicle being part of that recall.i had contacted hyundai corporate, and they advised me that particular campaign was no longer in their system, so they have no way of knowing if my car was part of the recall or not.hyundai refuses to fix the problem as my car is now 5k miles out of warranty, and the dealership has quoted me over $1k to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact receivednhtsa campaign recall number 08v161000 (air bag). The dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact the recall closed on september 20th. The air bag light was illuminated and could malfunction during a crash. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I wish to make a complaint on the safety operation of this car. Since it was bought new from sansone auto mall the air bag light has come on 4 times and now a 5th time in may of 2015. The air bag light on the instrument cluster always points to the seat belt buckle on the drivers seat. Every time we take it to hyundai they have no concern of the issue even though we complain. They say there is nothing they can do except replace the seat belt buckle assembly. They will not warranty anything. Also talked with hyundai and they have no concern either on this safety issue. We fear the safety of not just the drive but the passengers should an accident occur and they air bags don't deploy or the seat belts work correctly. The front passenger seat cushion also became defective which had to be repaired as well. Hyundai and their dealership is charging us and average of $350.00 each time for this issue which we believe is theirs. Apparently as we see it they have no concern for the safety of this model car series. We have to take it again for the same problem prior to motor vehicle inspection in july of 2015.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated at vehicle start-up. The contact took the vehicle to hudson hyundai (977 communipaw ave, jersey city, nj 07304) and was informed that the vehicle had a defective occupant classification sensor. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,900.
The airbag light is on in the dash board and the passenger air bag sign is lit in the center console even though there is no passenger in the passenger seat. It started showing couple of days back at the 106,000 miles. I called the hyundai customer service and they mentioned that there is no recall open. I seenhtsa campaign number: 08v161000related to airbags for 2006 hyundai sonata.
Airbag light on for a couple years
The airbag light on the dashboard came on at approx. 101,550 miles and has remained on since. Mileage now at 102,049. Light remains on regardless on if there is a passenger seated or not. Please advise status on a recall for this defect which by all the readings complaints noted on line, is for sure an issue.
I am writing to request your assistance with the following airbag issue i have been having with my hyundai sonata and also to have this issue documented in the event of something tragic occurring to my wife or children since they are usually passengers in my car.this is obviously a malfunction on hyundai's part.you see, for the past several years, my airbag light has been randomly going on causing me stress and concern on whether or not the airbag will actually work if i get in an accident.as you can see from the following documentation, something is obviously wrong and i refuse to pay another penny.in fact, i am asking for hyundai to refund the money i have already put out.below are the chain of events:passenger airbag light first went on 8/10/12. Dealership sent entire seat to california and was "repaired" by re-programming it.on 7/3/13, airbag light went on again for no reason and this time i had to pay over $300 for repair because it was past my warranty.on 12/2/14, airbag light went on for third time for no reason and i refuse to pay to fix it again, since it's evident by now there is no way i can affect this light by driving and it's a vehicle malfunction.i need your assistance to get this issue resolved.i have reached out to hyundai and they sent a representative to test the passenger seat last month.however, the rep mentioned a class action suit going on right now regarding the weight of the passenger, but i don't believe this pertains to our problem, which was confirmed by the hyundai rep after seeing our problem.since then, my follow-up calls to hyundai have gone unanswered.please help before someone dies!
Air bag light is on due to pretensioner issue.
The air bag warning light is illuminated on the dashboard and the service representative at hyundai say that it is related to the pretensioner on the passenger side and a voltage discrepancy from the battery codes b1102 and b1706.
Seatbelt light on for 2006 hyundai sonata.
91 year old was driving and hit by another car.the car drove him into a tree.the air bag went off and produced sufficient internal injuries that he died.the air bag went off too hard.if there were no air bag, he would have lived.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the passenger side "air bag off" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.when the failure occurred, an occupant was positioned in the front passenger seat.the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired; however, the recall remedy has not corrected the issue.on a separate occasion, the failure recurred.the authorized dealer was notified and refused to repair the vehicle with the free recall remedy.the vehicle has not been repaired again.the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
My air bag light came on shortly after i bought my 2006 hyundai sonata used in 2013. The car does not have any wrecks to show this default. The dealership wants to charge me $260 for each new belt buckle because they say the sensors are bad. I want this turned into a recall as i don't feel their mechanical problem should end up costing me an additional $700 for their defective parts.
Air bag lights are on, the daealer say there is no recallon the air bag for my car. At one point i recieved a notice but dont remember taking it to the dealer due to my being out of townthan in. The light stay on all the time while the ignitionis on. Not the passenger but the driver side.
My airbag light came on in my vehicle due to bad seat belt pretensioners.after taking my car to the dealer they advised me that the pretensioners had been replaced in 2007 and did not fall under the warranty/recall.after reading that my car falls under the repair statue and statement made by hyundai my car has not been fixed.the campaign number that i am referring to is campaign number pe14023.the first repairs occurred at 30k and 35k miles approximately.
The airbag light is on. The shop said it has to do with the drivers seat pretensioner circuit. In reading for issues, i found that the issue may be covered by warrant of 15 yrs or 250,000 as agreed by hyundai to have you close your investigation. I have called hyundai regarding your case nhtsa action number: pe14023. This case was closed because hyundai said they would extend the warranty - i am calling the hyundai service department - they say they don't know anything about this agreement. In reading the web for complaints about hyundai, it looks like they are not recognizing this agreement with anyone.
Air bag warning light has come on when car is started.if system is normal, warning light comes on only momentarily and then goes off.
Around 70000 miles the air bag light on the cluster has came on and has remained there. The dealer said it may be the ground and like other i have not found any other information on the problem.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had veered to the right and lost control causing the vehicle to crash into a curb. The driver side air bag deployed violently. As a result, the driver sustained facial bruises and cuts that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The insurance company indicated that the vehicle was towed to a yard and with extensive damages and deemed a total loss. A dealer had not inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number:08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated electrical issued and dash warning lights were having issue and shift lock was acting up.
My airbag light has come on. The censor in the passenger seat has failed and isn't recognizing the weight of the passenger. The recall is active for several 2006 hyundai sonatas, but when i enter my vin, my sonata does not show that recall.the problem has been confirmed by the hyundai dealership. It is available for inspection upon request.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While braking, the vehicle veered right or left and a scrubbing noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front suspension arm was faulty. Also, while driving, various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the front driver side air bag sensor light illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Air bag light is on and so is the passenger seat belt light is on.
As i was sitting in my driveway, the airbag light came on. It was going on and off then staying off while driving. It is now steadily on.also, suddenly the passenger side seat belt unbuckle light now flashes continuously, and only goes out of i buckle the seat belt or of someone sits on seat and buckles it.i entered the vin on hyundai website and they verify no open recalls.this issue initially started at idle in my driveway shortly after start the car.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags).the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
No event but my air bag light is on and the passenger belt light is continuosly on when there in no one on the seat.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Airbag light came on one day and just never went off. No accidents or damage to the car had been done prior. Went to other mechanics and they couldn't even figure out what the code on their diagnostic machines was. Hyundai checked it and told me it was the passenger buckle canister. That's fine, but 400,000 of these in the 06-08 sonata models have now "failed" and at $100 for a diagnostics, then another $250 for a belt buckle repairs, i don't see how this could be wear and tear in the vehicle. Just seems like easy money for hyundai.hope this gets resolved soon.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact was driving approximately 5 mph with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat when the air bag warning light illuminated.the failure recurred intermittently while driving at any speed so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer the front passenger seat was removed and repaired.the failure continued to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer several times where they were unable to diagnose the failure.the vehicle was not further repaired and the failure continued to recur intermittently.the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light and the seat belt light would illuminate on the instrument panel only whenthe passenger seat was occupied. The air bag light and seat belt would not illuminate when the seat was empty. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the air bag sensor and seat belt sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the components would possibly fail again due to a defect with the sensor. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that when the passenger seat is unoccupied, the air bag light illuminates and constantly flashes.the driver's side air bag light remains illuminated also.she was informed by the dealer that something in the passenger side door was causing the air bag lights to flash.the contact was also informed of nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the dealer stated that they would inform her when they receive more information about the recall.it has been two weeks and the dealer still does not have the recall information.the current mileage was 18,250 and failure mileage was 18,221.
Air bag light on dash is illuminated and won't turn off.
My airbag light first came on in january 2013. At first it would come on then go off for a couple of days. It did this for about 2 weeks then just stayed on until i fixed it in feb. 2013. It was the sensor in the belt, and cost me $668.95 the first time.then 6 mos. Later the airbag light came on again. This time it was a different problem and was charged $50. A couple of mos. Later, it comes on again, but i haven't fixed it yet. I had the problems fixed at gary rome hyundai in holyoke, ma.i sent a letter to hyundai regarding the issues that i keep having with the airbags. They sent a response, but not the one i wanted.i asked them why a recall hadn't been issued for the airbag problems i was having since obviously i wasn't causing the problems.i also printed out and enclosed many pages of consumer complaints about the same issues i was having.i'm glad that you're looking into this. Thank you.
Air bag light has been on for six months. Got the recall notice about passenger occupant system which indicated that if the light stays on to bring the car to the dealership. I took the car to the dealership and was told that the system checked out okay. I told the service rep that the light was still on. He indicated that was aproblem with the seat belt buckle. He also indicated that the air bag may or may not deploy in the case of an accident. This is a major safety issue. Hyundai should issue a recall on this apparent defect.
Air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger front seat belt buckle needed to be replaced.
My dashboard warning light (red text:air bag) went on as i was driving and has not shut off.when i called hyundai corporate they said this was due to air bag sensors on passenger seat and was part of an ongoing ocs settlement so they made an appt with north county hyundai.when the dealer inspected the issue, they said it was not part of the ocs settlement and that it is a seat belt tensioner/seat belt buckle issue (diagnostic code b1706) and that it is not a safety recall item, nor is it covered under warranty and would cost me $336.90.from what i have learned, this issue renders the air bag system inoperative so i am wondering why hyundai is not forced to cover this system defect under warranty or if there are plans at nhtsa to issue a mandatory recall.
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 lightis on constantly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact was driving approximately 30 to 65 mph with an occupant seated in the front passenger seat when the "air bag" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off.in addition, the occupant classification system indicator intermittently displayed the "on" position mode. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was contributed to the occupant classification system (ocs).nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) is related to the failure. The technician refused to perform the recall remedy since the ocs was completely destroyed.the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000.the current mileage was 64,700.updated 11/10/09 updated 11/13/09.
Takata recall1)when the engine was in motion on a city street in a speed of 25 mph or lower whole body is shaking and vibrating like pulling up and down continuously.2)in motion sometimes engine is doing some different kind of nice and it loses electronic stability control.3) and my air bag light is always on.4) overall my car is giving so less mileage than expected by you .
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
One morning that i started the car, my airbag light wouldn't go off after the start-up. It has been 5 months since this light came on, and i brought it to a hyundai dealer's service center. After their diagnostic, they said it's a sensor in the driver's seat belt had shorten out and it's causing airbag sign to come on. The mechanic also told me that this means that in case of accident that my driver-side airbag wouldn't inflate. This seems like a common problem after reading several websites about this particular model and year's airbag light problem, but hyundai is keep denying their responsibility. Another thing that it's shocking to me is that in case a person is driving without a seatbelt, airbag wouldn't inflate, just as an electrical failure in seatbelt buckle can cause malfunction in deployment of the airbag system. This doesn't make any sense to me..why would a car maker would ever design a system like this? to punish people who are driving without a seatbelt? when i asked this question, the hyundai dealer representative said that he doesn't make a car but there to sell it!
The driver's side air bag light stays lit all the times. The dealer states that this inactivate the air bag. This is not covered by the warranty. Further research shows that this is a fairly common problem with this model and year. Shouldn't this prompt a recall since it is a safety issue?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while the vehicle was parked the contact stated the air bag and seat belt warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the mat sensor had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 16,949.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The air bag warning light consistently illuminates on the instrument control panel; which indicates that the air bags are inoperative.the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and the front driver and passengerseat buckle assemblies were replaced under the service warranty. None of the repairs remedied the failure. The dealer was re-contacted and a technician advised her that the parts were on backorder.the failure mileage was 58,418.the current mileage was 59,970.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000- air bags. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle stating that her vin was not included in the recall despite that the contact received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the recall. The sun visor labels also began peeling and the contact inquired with the dealer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v234000 (equipment: other labels) and was informed by the dealer that that the repair was previously performed. The dealer refused any additional repairs. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v377000 (seats: front assembly: recliner) and the dealer refused repairs under the recall, stating that the work had already been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that she never took the vehicle in for repairs under the recall. The contact also stated that when applying the brakes, the brake lights would not illuminate. She received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes) and when taking the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed again that the work had already been performed. The vehicle was not repaired for any of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
Air bag light on at driver side- hyundai says it is caused by passenger side seat buckle.dealer and hyundai corporate office says this is not covered under nhtsa action number pe14023.unless i am reading nhtsa action number pe14023 incorrectly i think it should be???concerned about driving now.
Airbag light came on at 145,000 miles. I was told that the airbags are only covered by the basic warranty, 5 years/60,000 miles. What happened, seatbelts and airbags were covered under a separate warranty for the lifetime of the car.
The driver side "airbag" warning light turned on and has been on for about 3 months and the passenger "airbag" light is not working properly either. I am worried that the airbags will not deploy in an accident involving myself or a passenger.a lot of people with this car year and model have been reporting to have the same problem.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to a class action suit of thepassenger seat " ocs" issue.the consumer stated he has been attempting to get the passenger seat fixed for years. The consumer stated the occupant classification system (ocs) failed to identify when someone was sitting in the front passenger seat. As a result, the air bag system was disabled.
2006 gls sonata - air bag light on. 51,000 miles.went to dealer, helpless.
2/25/2013:air bag light went on driver's side.took car into dealership they had to replace pretensioner caused by b1706 pass resistance too high buckler pretensioner.they charged us $316.19i am concerned about the safety of this car as we had an issue on the passenger side on 5/8/2012 air bag light was on.found codes b1448 passenger weight sensor defect/fault traced and found seat bottom faulty. There was no charge for this they said as it was under warranty.since there is a class action suit regarding the 5/2012 issue i feel this car is not safe.
Air bag lightremains on, the car was not involved in an accident prior to the light coming on. I was on an online hyundai forum and this seems to be a problem formany owners. I contacted hyundai case#10275049 about recall 08v161000. Hyundai says my car is not involved in that or any other airbag recall
I started having issues with my air bag light coming on intermittently two years ago at about 55,000 miles.i brought it in to the dealer for a corrosion recall and spoke with them about the air bag light.they told me if it stays on solid then return and they will look into it for me.i probably could have had it repaired at that point had they looked into it further.so now light is on all the time, took it in today and it is "seat belt buckles" that is causing issue, repair is 700 dollars and need my car for at least 4-5 days.i am guessing it will take another class action law suit to have hyundai stand behind their product again and issue recalls for it's customers.i called corporate and inquired about investigations into making this a recall but obviously didn't get anywhere.the service department informed me that the air bags do not work now at all.i saw many other similar complaints about this issue, hyundai obviously does not have the satisfaction or the safety of their customers as a priority.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that when his wife, who weighs 120 lbs., occupies the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator displays that the air bag is off.as a result, the passenger side front air bag may not inflate in the event of a crash and the occupant in the passenger seat could be injured.the contact called the dealer and manufacturer on numerous occasions and was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).hyundai would not assume responsibility for the repair costs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 6,500.updated 09/15/08 updated 09/18/08.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and immediately called the dealer.the technician stated that the occupant who was seated in the passenger seat at the time the air bag indicator illuminated needed to be present.the contact stated that it would be extremely inconvenient to take her child out of school just to be present at the dealer for inspection.the manufacturer did not assist.the failure and current mileages were 50,000.
I notice the air bag light stays on. I took it to the hyundai dealer with in a week to have it fixed they said i would have to pay to get it fix. They told me that it was something in the seat belt connection and it was electroanal or some kind of sensor to turn the light off. So i asked will the air bag still work if i was in a accident? they said no because its not making the right connection to turn off the light and activate the airbag.so that's the only car i have to go from home to work and back or for anything else. So what am i to do? thank you
The driver airbag sign lit up in dashboard. Took it to the dealer and they said that the buckle sensors had failed. I asked how this happened and they said, "there is nothing you could have done to prevent this" . It happens and you need to change the seat belt buckle assembly.i see a lot of people with 2006 sonata have this problem.
My parents who are elderly have a 2006 hyundai sonata, they took care if the recall where a dealer took out the passenger side seat, sent it to california kept it for weeks...then not long after putting the seat back in the air bag light came on, at first it was on and off, now it stays on all the time... Dealer refuses to help them, we are not even sure if the air bag works or not, and don't want to find out it doesn't after a accident...please give me some guidance... Thank you
First, oil is leaking on alternator and area around,car needs a valve cover gasket, driver airbag light stays on, passenger sun visor wont stay up, the vehicle has 149000 miles on it.there are to many complaints for these subjects, a recall needs to be issued.
I was driving home from work and hit a deer with the front of the car.the airbags did not deploy.
I just had to get the driver side seat belt buckle replaced because the check air bag light was on. I've seen many other reports similar to the one i'm reporting here. A year and a half ago i had to get the passenger seat belt buckle replaced for the same issue. I was told that without getting these replaced when i did the air bag would not deploy, which is a huge safety issue. Searching nhtsa found quite a few similar reports, and searching the internet found a ton more. This appears to be a defect impacting the safety of at least this car's make and model as the air bags would not deploy, and potentially other makes or models (i only checked my own). I urge the nhtsa to investigate the issue due to the frequency of complaints and the impact to the passengers' safety.
Airbag light came on for no reason.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times to have the occupant classification system replaced under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags), but the manufacturer continuously advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in and would not be repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Air bag light has come on for the third time since we've owned the car.1st being at 30,000 (repaired at dealership under warranty)then at58,000(repaired at dealership under warranty) now at 67,000the light has come on again and the vehicle is no longer under warranty for this issue.i understand that i need to file the complaint through this forum.i'm unclear based on the numerous complaints i have seen on this forum and others why hyundai is not being held accountable for this obvious defect.
Air bag light illuminated, will not turn off.according to hyundai, not part of a recall and not under warranty.seems to be a recurring problem to these cars and nothing is done to rectify the situation???i will be taking it to the shop to begin the fight that everyone else seems to be having.
I was involved in a accident on december 15, 2015 the other driver cut across three lanes and into my car at mph 40. My vehicle was struck thrusting it into a small wall and pole. My seat belt unbuckled and the airbags did not deploy i think this is a manufacture defect.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) however, the contact continued to have issues with the air bag warning sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the seat would be replaced under the recall. The contact was concerned because the failure was still present and the manufacturer would not repair the vehicle.the failure mileage was 77,648 and the current mileage was 77,708.updated 06/29/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed on may 31, 2012. Updated 07/09/12
My 2006 hyundai sonata lost control after driving through a patch of black ice. As a result, there was a collision with a fire hydrant, which cause severe front end damage to the car, as well as the fire hydrant. My driver side air bag never deployed. I have injured my right thumb from the impact of the collision, resulting in a torn ligament and a great deal of pain. I believe this injury could have been avoided if the air bag had deployed. The car still remains in a repair shop, where none of the replacement parts seem to line up correctly. My insurance company and the repair shop are both aware of the air bag not deploying. The repair shop claimed they can not look into the cause of why the air bag never deployed. The insurance company could not provide any help either. I won't bother consulting the hyundai dealer since they can not provide any solutions, from what i've read, as well as having other unrelated problems with the incompetence of the dealership in the past.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor malfunctioned. The contact also stated that the defective air bag sensor could prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a crash. Also, the passenger side seat light illuminated when a passenger had the seat belt buckled. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer reset the codes to the air bag sensor, but that did not remedy the failure. The dealer stated that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 08/27/12
Takata recall: my airbag light started flashing, now it will not go off.
2006 sonata. Just after warranty ending 60,000 miles abs light comes on and won't go off.
Air bag light came on. Had the vehicle sent in to dealership last year for the same problem. Car is in great condition do not know why the light keeps coming up. A recall needs to be initiated to fix the problem once and for all. This could be a potential danger for my kids.
June 2008, seatbelt light & airbag light come on intermittently for passenger seat. Code b1706, passenger buckle pretensioner.part was replaced by hyundai, under warranty.august 2012, mileage 45,000 airbag warning light on intermittently, then permanently.code b1706 passenger buckle pretensioner, again.contacted both corporate hyundai and dealer and told no warranty on this item and no known problems with it.seems that repeated failures of a component of the srs is a major safety issue.vehicle has low mileage and passenger seat is rarely used, yet buckle pretensioner has failed twice!!i have noticed repeated entries regarding this problem on the 2006 sonata.if you are experiencing this issue be sure to file a complaint here, even if you have resolved the problem.
Dash board air bag light came on and remained on. Took to a mechanic who stated it was an error code that was not longer active. A sensor must have set it off, but there was no longer a problem. A few weeks later airbag light came on again. Took vehicle to hyundai dealership who stated occupant classification system (ocs) or sensor that was part of system registered an error at some point in the past few days and that is why the light went on. They stated there was no longer an error, but that the sensor must be going bad and would need to be replaced before it failed. Reason being, once the sensor failed, the air bags (at least passenger air bag, potentially whole system shut off so driver as well?) wouldn't deploy in the case of an accident because system would shut off as a result of a sensor failure. Dealership stated that sensor could not be replaced individually, but that the whole passenger seat cushion would have to be replaced. The sensor is part of the ocs system. The quoted cost for the part (seat cushion with electronic sensing system) would be around $1500 total ($1350 for the part, $150 for the labor). As of now air bag light not on, sensor hasn't failed yet. Once it does, need to replace if want air bag system to deploy. This seems like a very serious safety issue that should be addressed by a recall. I have read hundreds of customer complaints online that have the 2006 hyundai sonata with this problem and haven't had it fixed. As a result there are a lot of people driving around in a vehicle that some if not all of the air bags won't deploy in (and most if not all of them don't realize it disables the air bag). This design flaw could result in serious injury or death. All information i received in regards to airbag light issue was from the service department at a hyundai dealership. This issue needs to be investigated and a recall needs to be issued.
Air bag light comes on the dash. Have tried to reset by pulling the fuse as well as disconnecting the battery for 2-5 minutes, but to light comes right back on.
1 week ago i purchased via private sale a 2006 hyundai sonata.the airbag light came on the next day.i took to garage for required annual inspection and failed because the airbag light is on.i find it quite impossible to be charged the enormous fee from a dealer to correct this issue.then i found out it had been recalled in the past for this issue and now hyundai is no longer honoring the free fix.what can you do for me?
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata.at about 65,000 miles the air bag light went on. I brought it in to the dealer.they said they'd reset it (for $114) but that i may need a new control unit for $1,500. A week later, the light came back on.
I have been getting an airbag light on my dash.the problem was traced to the drivers' side seat belt.this is odd since i only have 67,000 on the car, and probably less than 10,000 on the car with a passenger.
My airbag light randomly came on last week and has not gone off since. Ihave never had any lights on my dash board illuminate. The mechanics are quoting ridiculous prices to fix it and i am nervous to drive it with the light on.
I received a letter explaining a recall for the sensor in the passenger seat which malfunctions. It stated that if my car does not display the airbag off light to call and start a case. I called and did so. I took my car to the hyundai dealership where i purchased my car. I was told that i had to pay $95 for them to verify that was the issue. I left and called the number for hyundai on my letter again. They sent a message to the dealership and told me to take the car back. I did so and left my car and got a loaner. They had my car for two weeks. I got my car back and it was repaired.fast forward to july 2014, same thing started happening again. I called hyundai and set up a case again.i called the dealership and was given an appointment to bring my car. I got a loaner again.i left my car on monday and on friday that same week my car was ready. I dont believe they sent my passenger seat to california again.it scares me to know thst the airbag may not deploy. I feel that hyundai should have to give us replacement cars because these electrical issues are dangerous.please make them do something for us. Im scared to drive my car but have no choice.i tried to trade it in but i have to put down at least $1000.
I was involved in an accident and noticed that the air bags never deployed. I noticed that the passenger air bag sensor light kept flashing and now it never comes on. Now my air bag sensor light in the dash came on so i took it in to have it looked at and the mechanic told me that there was a recall by hyundai to repair the issue. I called the dealer to see if they were aware of the recall and they told me that not all of the cars were recalled for this issue. So now my air bags have been deactivated because of the bad sensor and is not safe to be driving. I'm looking to get this issue covered by a hyundai dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the contact informed the dealer that the failure occurred intermittently, but they did not inspect the seat.the dealer informed him to bring the passenger so the failure could be verified.the manufacturer agreed with the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 33,000. Updated 11-25-08 updated 11/26/08.
Brought my vehicle to dealer due to 'air bag' warning light remaining on continuously. Dealer states that it is the passenger seat belt tensioner that needs to be replaced for approximately $350.00+. They did not have the part in stock. Came home and googled problem and found that this is a very common safety issue with this vehicle. I do not see any recall listed for this issue yet. It is a safety issue that is discovered quite often with this year, make, model car in that with this problem the air bags will not deploy. Is there any research going on now related to this problem and will a recall be issued in the near future?
Airbag light stays on when driving or idle.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata. I bought it new from henderson hyundai in henderson, nv.my car has now 73,831 miles and i have had every required maintenance done to my car by the dealership that sold it to me.a week ago the driver's airbag light came on so decided to take it to the dealer so they can fix it. To my surprise they said i would need to replace the passenger seat, the whole seat, and that it would cost me $1800 to repair. He also mentioned something about the insulation in the wiring being gone.my car has never been into an accident so the airbags have never been deployed.right now, because of this problem, none of the airbags in my car will deploy should i have an accident.i tried to make the dealership understand this is a safety issue hyundai should fix since it is obvious this is a matter of a faulty system and not normal wear and tear.i can not afford paying $1800 for something they can not even guarantee will not happen again.i strongly believe hyundai motor inc should be held liable for this type of poor craftsmanship that makes driving my car unsafe.
The air bag went on to indicate the air bag would not work.considered this a safety issue.took it to the dealer and indicated it was not covered and had to replace the passenger side seatbeat pretensioner assembly.
I was coming of sanford avenue just turned on 3rd street had head on collision head hit roof off car stomach hit steering wheel knees hit dash board was diagnosed with vertigo air bag did not deploy herd on radio car had recap on car because air bag did not deploy after car wreck.
The air bag light on dashboard stayed on while driving. The front passenger seat belt light blinked on and off. The only way to make it stop was to fasten the passenger side seat belt. I took the car to dealership and was told that the ocs (occupant classification system) sensor in front passenger seat had "burnt" itself out. Failure to replace sensor would cause airbags to fail. Did some investigating and found that a recall had been issued for this sensor back in 2008. The dealership informed me thatmy car was "not" part of the recall. My vin number was not "on the list".same make, same model--not part of recall???? the repair cost $1000 for a new seat.how many other owners of hyundai vehicles are "not" part of recalls?
Around 18 months ago the red air bag warning light in the dash cluster would come on at different times. Later the light came on and stayed on. I took it to a dealer and paid $100 to have it reset and was told it was possibly a poor ground which they cleaned. The light remained off for less than a month, came on and off for a while and is now on full time. Have read much about people spending thousands of dollars at dealers with no end in sight and nothing fixing the problem. I can not find accurate information explaining if the light being on is a indication of the air bags not being able to operate properly or at all, or if it only indicates some section has a problem. This affects my safety and well being as well as causing a loss of value when i sell the car. I would think that hyundai should stand behind any parts and labor that are related to vehicle safety.
Hyundai 2006 sonata airbag light stays on.
I was involved in an accident the front was smashed in the vehicle was declared a total loss and the airbags and not the ploy and i need help.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata. Around 58,000 miles the "passenger air bag" light started to turn off and on randomly.. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't figure it out, saying there are no logs. Shortly after 60,000 miles (warranty expiration) the light started turning on and off more often, on its own, and now in addition the "air bag" light in the dashboard turned on solid. I took it to the dealer, and now they can see the logs (after warranty), they said the air bag sensors in the passenger seat have a short and the cost is $1200 + tax + labor. And failure to fix the problem risks the passenger air bag not activating if there is an accident, god forbids.
My 2006 hyundai sonata's air bag light stays on. I took it to dealership. They said the problem is due tofaulty passenger seat belt tensioner. This matches the description stated in nhtsa action number: pe14023. This investigation was closed because hyundai will extend the warranty to15 years or 250k miles. My hyundai dealership does not honor this warranty because they did not get notice from corporate. I called hyundai customer connect center 1-855-671-3059 with this issue and provided the nhtsa case number. I talked to a agent and his supervisor and his supervisor. Neither acknowledge the existence of this nhtsa action number: pe14023. They said i had to repair this on my own cost. I am surprised to hear that hyundai just ignores the authority of nhtsa especially on the airbag issue. I have recorded the phone conversation with both supervisors for reference.
The air bag light stays on..the dealer says it's the sensor under the passenger seat which is a $1,400 repair.when you sit in the passenger seat the airbag warning goes on and off but the light on the dash stays on all the time. A recall was issued for this problem. The recall number is 08v161000.i went to the dealer and they said my car was not part of the recall. I called hyundai and they told me only cars built in may and june of 2006 would be honored for the recall. My car was built in july 2006 (according to hyundai corporate office). Why would they only recall cars built in may and june? obviously they did not know the problem existed during the production of my car?what makes my car seat parts different from those produced in may and june? i asked if they had part numbers that were in the recall and if they changed design in july? they could not or would not answer me. My bet is they issued the recall to satisfy a few if any and turn-down all others to save money since this is a costly repair.from what i understand the seat has to be removed and sent out to be calibrated (cost estimate $1,400).the bottom line is my air bags will not deploy if the light is on and hyundai has a long long history of air bag issues. What can i do to get them to honor my car in the recall?if i were involved in a collision my airbags would not deploy which could cause serious injury.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the air bag light began to intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. After a few months the air bag light remained illuminated at all times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to replace the front passenger seat cushion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Back when i purchased this 2006 sonata i went back in airbag light was on the car was in less than ten minutes dealer said all set and i went in to a local garage for inspection but the car legally shouldn't pass inspection due to said airbag issue and the gentleman put it through but said airbags will not deploy due to the fuse was pulled put one in been on since and it is all over hyundai forum same problem/2 my front suspension is rattling bad and come to find out same thing on hyundai forum they always don't know what this noise is/3 my check engine light on code search says evap leak but need 2 say yes its not fuel cap this is a known sonata problem fuel tank is plastic and there is a part in top that is metal rust out and causes fuel tank to crack this part alone is 1500 plus labor these cars are lemons will not buy another one this is all in 2 yrs of owningnot counting there was a recall i just had done but never got notice on any prior to his i want to see all that were supposedly done thanks very dis satisfied customer.
There is a recall on my 2006 hyundai sonata for issue code: b1448 which means ocs mat defect and this made my dash air bag illuminate at times, meaning the airbag wouldn't have deployed in case of an accident. Fortunately, the hyundai dealership shop did not charge me to replace the passenger seat since it is a recall. However, before they began to process the b1448 fix, another "safety" issue code came up on their diagnostic test saying "seat belt buckle pretensioner: driver resistance is too high" and the dealership told me that this is also causing the air bag light to illuminate, thus the airbag may not deploy. Since my car warranty has expired and there is no safety recall on this specific issue, i have to pay a big bill out of my own pocket to replace the buckle pretensioner. This is a safety issue and there should be a recall on this. No one should pay anything for a safety issue. Upon web researching there has been a good number of people that have the same issue but yet there is no recall yet.
Seat belt tensioner causing air bag safety problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available...updated 09-23-14
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was then inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that the sensor on the passenger side had failed and deactivated the air bags. The manufacturer was also contacted and informed him that there is no investigation this problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,100.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and had remained lit as the failure progressed. The dealer northtowne auto group (6728 n oak trafficway, kansas city, mo 64118, (816) 436-2255) diagnosed that the osc mat assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer provided no solution other than the dealer replacing the part. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata that had my airbag and right seat belt light come on at the exact time. Researching this online i see i am not the first person to mention this defect with the 2006 sonata and feel this problem should be addressed. This is a major issue leaving the driver with no airbags in the case of an accident. The cost to get this fixed is around $400.00 and i am told by the dealerships they know it is an issue with this model and that many customers have filed complaints regarding it. It's a defect having to do with the passenger seat/seat belt. This can result in someone's death if not addressed and needs to not be ignored, but corrected before it does.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. Djr
We noticed a crack starting in the passenger side dashboard where the airbag was located. The crash pad was replaced on 9/29/06 under warranty. A new crack started in 2010 which continued to expand & spread. On 10/12/11, we returned to the dealership and they verified the situation. However, we were told that because the vehicle was now "off warranty," regardless that it was in the exact same location as the original problem, they could not re-address the issue unless we paid for the repair first & then could be considered under the "good will consideration policy". We strongly objected to this policy, but were told that nothing further could be done. It is now 12/4/14, and the crack has become so severe that air bag light has come on, creating a potential safety concern for the passenger. We know that we are not alone with this particular problem as we have personally spoken with other 2006 sonata owners that have experienced this same issue.
I received notification from my dealership that my rear disc brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata needed to be replaced (pads, rotors).my car currently has 56k miles on it, and any car i've ever owned never need a rear brake job (pads only) before 100k miles.the front disc brake pads were just replaced in november, and during that visit the technicians stated that all brakes (after the job) were fine.additional issues with car, repaired during recall:esc light displayed on dashboardabs light displayed on dashboardairbag light displayed on dashboard
The airbag light on my 2006 hyundai sonata has been on for months and will not go off. Also, the passenger seat light is on almost all the time, even when there is no passenger sitting in the seat. My dealer said this would cost $1,700 to fix. However, based on an internet search, it seems like many hyundai models have this problems with the airbag.
Hyundai sonata 2006 <80,000 miles, airbag light comes on due to short in passenger side seat belt. Seat belt is still functionable. If the light is on the airbags are disable- safety issue. This is a safety issue that must be addressed by hyundai. Call hyundai consumer relations at 1-800-633-5151 and file a formal complaint so that this can be escalated. If consumers choose not to fix the seat belt for $400 this become a safety hazard!
Air bag light came on in the dash at approx 86,600 miles; for no apparent reason.also noticed that the passenger seat belt sign near the center console is flashing even if there is no one seated in the passenger seat.
My airbag warning light will not go off. I woke up one day and started the car and it lit up, went off then came right back on. This is a manufacture's defect and it should have been corrected long ago. I spoke with a local dealership and they told me thatmy vin# was not under recall. I believe that hyundai purposely use's cheap material and does mediocre work at best so customer's will be forced to come out of pocket to make there's fat. My inspection is due and there is no way i will be able to pass.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer ten times for the defect. In addition, the front passenger and driver side seat buckles were replaced on a separate occasion due to the seat belts not properly operating but the failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 19,313. Kmj
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) however, one week later the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, after the recall was announced. However, the light is still blinking.the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 12/30/13 updated 01/13/14
Airbag light remains lit, suspected it had to do with passenger airbag recall. Dealer says not, that it is the passenger seat belt pretensioner and that in an accident the seat belt system would not work if not fixed and wants to charge $485 to do so. This is a safety issue and needs to be added to the recall because, based on the number of complaints i see, this is obviously a parts failure. Since the driver's side gets used far more often than the passenger, it is hasn't failed as a result of use.
Dear sir or madam, my 2006 sonata has being illuminated the air bag lamp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired.please investigate if will determine if 2006 hyundai sonata car should be recalled.thanks, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My air bag light came on and has stayed on consistently.our mechanic read the code and it is the passenger side seat beat buckle.i have been told by hyundai that their warranties only cover seat belts and air bags for 5 years or 60,000 miles.i cannot believe they advertise as "america's best warranty."i know this affects whether the air bags would function properly in an accident, so i urge you to please force them to recall this item and repair and/or replace it for anyone affected for free.fyi, i did have this problem with a honda accord in the past and honda did not even question repairing it-it is warranted for the lifetime of the car.i will certainly never buy another hyundai again and will encourage anyone i know not to buy one either.again, please force hyundai to correct this problem with a recall.thank you for your time and investigation.
This car is exhibiting the same behavior as other sonata models from 2006 that have been recalled for the occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. Thus with this issue, no air bag deployment could occur causing serious injury or death. I'm not sure why this particular vin is not covered under a recall that spans all hyundai sonatas from 2006-2008. This has been brought to a dealership and was verified as the problem this car is exhibiting and this should be part of this recall. This is a major safety recall that should be covered and i would like more information as to why this would not be part of this recall, when the car is classified under the parameters of the recall and is exhibiting the signs of the problem the recall covers. This occurs whenever you turn on the vehicle and the sensor in the passenger seat malfunctions. Luckily, there has been no accident and thus no opportunity for the airbag to fail to deploy, but if it occurs, it will definitely lead to a hefty lawsuit.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 3/31/14the dealer informed the consumer, the air bag light was not a safety factor. In 2013 he received a recall notice, regarding a defect with the air bag. However, the dealer stated it was not recalled. Updated 04/2/41/4
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ocs for the front passenger seat sensor failed, but was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 02/16/17*lj
A part on the driver's side seatbelt buckle has failed once per year for the last three years.the failure of this part causes the airbag light to go on, rendering the airbag ineffective in the event of a crash.we have taken the car in as soon as this happens, but are concerned about the frequency of the failures.we also don't understand why this repair was covered twice, but not the third time since this is clearly a problem with this same part and the time period in between part failures was almost identical.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the contact started the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously with an occupant present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags); however, the remedy was insufficient. After the most recent repair, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,700.
I own a hyundai sonata 2006, and just before it got to 80,000 miles, the air bag light suddenly went on.it has stayed on for a week as of 9/25/10.i looked it up online and it seems many people have had this same issue with the hyundai sonatas and it is very costly to fix. I think this is a safety issue that should be looked into with hyundai, if it happens repeatedly.
Air bag light stays on, the driver seat belt doesn't always securely click down, and the passenger occupant light intermittently works.the bushing in the rear spindle is severly worn and causing the car to sway and bounce on road making it hard to control.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) applied to his vehicle.while driving at an unknown speed, with a 120 lbs. Passenger in the vehicle, the air bag sensor failed to recognize the passenger.the dealer could not duplicate the failure and would not make any repairs.the failure and current mileages were less than 23,000. Updated 11/7/08 updated 11/13/08.
In the mid of april, i received a extended warranty letter from hyundai for my "air bag" light that has been on. It was for the air bag light due to resistance within the connector for the front seat belt buckle. On april 27, 2015 i scheduled my first appointment at savannah hyundai. On invoice it stated: 135681 check and found history codes b1701 drivers seat buckle pretensioner resistance high b176 passenger seat buckle resistance clear codes no codes reset. I was told the problem was fixed. As i drove off the service lot, my air bag light went back on. On may 4, 2015, i went in for another diagnosis and was told that they needed my car to stay at the shop and they gave me a rental. They said they needed to send my seat off to be fixed. It was a few days that they had my car. On that invoice it stated: check air bag system for codes b1701 and b1706 driver and passenger front seat belt buckle pretensioner resistance high found service bullentin 15be002 install tie strap on driver and passenger seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors.on june 22, 2015 i came in savannah hyundai once again because my air bag light warning came back on. I was told that my warranty was already extended was no longer under warranty and i would have to pay out of pocket if i wanted to fix this problem with my car. Which i had the extended warranty and had no idea why they were fighting with me with this. Fix the safety issue! on invoice it was noted that the tsb for pretensioner connectors were already performed and that the vehicle needs passenger buckle pretensioner and the tsb does not mention any warranty covering the replacement, only the zip tie installation. I called corporate and on may 29, 2015, they ordered the passenger seat buckle pretensioner and supposedly they fixed the issue. Today is july, 15, 2015 and my air bag warning lamp is on once again. I am very disappointed.
It has been a year since the air bags light been on in the dashboard. I did not have time to take it to hyundai dealership.
Responded to a airbag recalljuly 2013. Dealership indicated they corrected recall.however, now 11/2017 airbag light goes on. Car mechanic says light is indicating a recall on airbag. Contacted hyundaiconsumer affairs and was told that the correction only replaced the seatbelt not the seatbelt tentioner and we were never informed that their was no fix at the time for the tentioner. No further notice went out indicating repair could be done. They indicate it can be fixed now under campaign txx2.
Takata recallair bag light on dashboard remains lit at all the time
Airbag light remains on. Took to dealer under recall notice. Code b1706 for sensor problem not under recall. Not fixed,this is a safety issue that hyundai should take responsibility for.
Faulty seat belt pre tensioner
Airbag light came on at 70k miles and is not going off. Same problem occurred at 50k miles which the dealer fixed at no charge.
Drivers side air bag light stays lit.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice from hyundai regarding the air bags.the dealer stated that in order to repair the vehicle, they would need the person who was seated in the passenger seat to be present.the dealer would be able to observe if the air bag indicator illuminated and determine what repairs need to be made.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 30,000.updated 11/07/08 when a certain sized adult sits upright in the passenger seat, the air bag light does not register that anyone is sitting in the passenger seat. Updated 11/07/08.
My car has the same problem as this complaint number.10575493i have been told by the dealer that i need to have the seat replaced which is a $1000+ repair.this should be a significant safety issue.
On or around 11nov12, the air bag warning light for the passenger seat became illuminated on my 2006 hyundai sonata.my local mechanic says the code represents a problem with the air bag sensor in that seat, and a recall was issued in 2008 for this problem.however, hyundai claims that my vehicle is not covered by the recall despite its falling within the model years.the cost to repair could be in excess of $1,000.00us, and hyundai will not cover this under the aforementioned recall notice.from reading online, this appears to be a prevalent issue with this model, and i submit that a new recall ought to be considered or the existing one ought to be expanded.
Air bag light on drivers side dash has come on for no reason and is staying illuminated.passenger side sensor that shows a person is sitting in the seat without a belt on is flashing.both occurred at the same time. Seems like a recurrent problem that the manufacturer won't deal with due to the numerous similar complaints read online.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained illuminated throughout the duration of the vehicle being operated.the manufacturer was notified and stated they were not obligated to repair the vehicle and referred him to the dealer with instructions to ask for a discount on repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
Airbag light has been on for years.when i took it in they told me the driver seatbelt buckle sensor was bad.it would cost over $700 to fix.i think the sensor is bad.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed the air bag warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front passenger detection system would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) however, the vin was illegible under the recall repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,920.
Airbag light stays on, and ignition switch malfunction.
Air bag light in instrument panel remains on at all times. Esc indicator turns off at random times while driving. Rear suspension knocks when fuel tank is low (i.e. Near empty).
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.
The air bag light has come on, which will not let the air bags deploy if an accident. Problem was a sensor in the passenger seat belt. Had it replaced, within 2 months and $600 later, the light came back on. Will not get fixed again until a recall is made, many other people have the same problem. Too expensive, and should be recalled out of safety of people in vehicle.
Airbag system in 2006 hyundai sonata is not functioning due to defective passenger seat mat.1.no events led to failure - it just failed.2.fails 100% of time, resulting in inoperative air bag deployment system.3.dealer mechanic reported that passenger seat mat cannot be repaired or replaced and that only means to rectify the situation is by replacement of entire passenger seat at cost of approximately $1500.
Air bag light stays on took to dealer said driver seat switch bad, possible seat belt buckle could be bad quoted over 500. Dollarsto fix i can not afford to have fixed should be covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated. The dealer advised the contact to replace the entire front passenger seat because the air bag sensor was faulty. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehilce was awaiting repair. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
I owned 4 sonatas and two currently. The airbag warning light is illuminated in both 2006's with the passenger airbag warning light going off and off intermittently. The dealer fixed the one with 60k+ miles only to have it happen again. The other one has 103k and the dealer told me they knew the problem and it would be $1500 for parts (original prob was thought to be a low voltage). The one with 60k has the problem again. Called hyundai corp and they opened a case, called me two days later and told me there is nothing they can do. I really want to buy a 2010 and told them i could not knowing this problem exists and hyundai refuses to assist.
I have an airbag light on the in the instrument cluster panel. Scan tool read the code: b1448 which is "nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000". Patriot gmc hyundai dealer in bartlesville, ok and hyundai technical support refuse to recognize this as an recall. The car has 116300 miles on it.
I purchased this vehicle not even a week ago and the air bag light came on nov. 25,2014.
My airbag light and passenger wear belt light came one even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. The car had never been involved in an accident so i don't know why the air bag light came on.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light continued to illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer eighteen times for the failure where the codes were cleared and replaced several times but to no avail.the manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was due to the passenger having bad posture when sitting in the passenger seat. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) yet the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,600 and the current mileage was 46,000.updated 4/25/11updated 1/17/2012 *ln
Car was taken to hyundai dealership for ocs right front passenger seat recall.a few hours later dealer called to advise that there was no problem with the ocs air bag.i was told the code associated with the light being on indicating "passenger air bag off" related to the seat belt tensioner not working, not the ocs.since the seat belt is a safety issue, i asked the dealer to take care of it at no charge to me.the dealer (rick case hyundai in davie, fl) refused to do so saying that it was not covered in the ocs recall and the car was out of warranty. I then called hyundai customer service and requested that hyundai repair the seat belt tensioner at no charge to me. They read me a prepared statement stating that this was not covered under the ocs recall and would not take care of it because the car was out of warranty.after i spoke to a case manager at hyundai, they agreed to call the dealership and see if they could work something out with the dealership for the seat belt repair.hyundai was supposed to call me back within a week to tell me what was worked out. They did not. When i called back a couple of weeks later, hyundai again read me the prepared statement saying this problem was not covered under the recall.i reiterated that the seat belt tensioner was a safety issue and i expected them to repair it.they continued to refuse to take responsibility for the repair.i advised i was going to report this safety issue to nhtsa. Hyundai was unconcerned.as nhtsa should see, several hyundai sonata owners have reported this same seat belt problem to nhtsa.my passenger seat is rarely used, so this seems to be a hyundai safety defect for which the dealers and hyundai should be required to make arecall and repair at their expense.i am also concerned that the passenger seat was not removed and sent to hyundai for analysis as noted in the ocs recall.
My airbag light comes on, it was fixed at the dealership in may 2007, itrepeatedly goes on and off.the dealership has informed me that it is no longer covered under warranty.the airbag light prevents me from obtaining an inspection sticker from the state without a large expense.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that whenever his 140 lb. Wife rides in the front passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates, which indicates the air bag if off.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately eight times for this issue, but there has been no resolution.an air bag recall was issued and the contact returned to the dealer.the issue still has not been resolved. The current mileage was 24,950 and failure mileage was 3,915. Updated 10-08-08 updated 10/09/08.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer issued one tsb regarding the air bags. The contact wanted to determine if the failure was related to the recall campaign. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the passenger side air bag sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unavailable.
The air bag light on our 2006 sonata started intermittently going on and off several years after we purchased the vehicle. We brought this to the attention of the dealer at our regular service. They claimed they could not get the light to come on. At a later date the light came on permanently while driving. I brought this to the attention of the dealer in 2010, who charged me $100 inspection fee. He concluded that the light was on as a result of a seat malfunction but told us not to worry about the light. In june 2013, we were on a trip to the east coast and needed axle work (which was covered by warranty at 85,000 miles) and i again asked that dealer to check the seat belt light. He indicated that the problem was with some bolts in the seat belt restraints and that my air bags were not functional as long as the light was on. Even though i purchased the extended dealer warrant for this vehicle, i was again charged for the inspection and neither the manufacturer or warranty company will step up to cover this repair. This leads me to believe that this is a much more widespread safety problem than it appears and that both the manufacturer and trade knows this life threatening flaw exists. I am appalled by the frequency of airbag complaints that have been lodged and that the dealer would allow us to drive for years without the benefit of these safety features.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger's side front air bag indicator light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure.the driver's side seat belt buckle and the front passenger's side air bag sensor was replaced. In addition, front passenger's seat sensor was reprogrammed under nhtsa campaign number 08v161000 (air bags); however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not fully repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/24/13
Esc light com's on randomly causing car to decelerate becomes hard to steer and car looses power. Have had various things done to car but it continues to happen randomly. Diagnostics from different mechanics indicate electrical problems am told care is unsafe to drive at 83,000 miles. This should be a recall2006 hyuandi sonata
Driving along, and the airbag light illuminated. Dealer says drivers side seat belt buckle failed and now, airbag light remains illuminated, possible failure of airbags.
My airbag light came on.i took the car to the dealership/service garage and was told that there was a problem with a sensor in my seatbelt/airbag and it cost $400.00 to correct.i was unable to pass the va safety inspection with the light on, so i had to pay for the repair.sixteen months later, the light came on again! i returned to the service dept, they ran a diagnostic and told me that the same problem had occurred.i refused to pay for the exact same repair.this is obviously a problem with the hyundai brand and they should fix it.i searched the internet and found that numerous other individuals are experiencing the same problem.please help!must i be expected to pay $400.00 to correct this problem every year in order to pass inspection?this is not fair and hyundai should make this right.i'm told that my airbags won't deploy if i become involved in an accident.
The airbag dash light on my 2006 hyundai sonata stays on.the dealer says it is due to a fault in the seatbelt tensioner on both driver and passenger side.
Air bag light on dash stayed lit all the time.took to mechanic who said code showed passenger side sensor is faulty which means the whole seat has to be replaced in order for entire air bag system to work. Said codes showed prior similar occurances.hyundai needs to reimburse for replacement and issue recall -lots of similar accounts online.
The driver's side air bag light stays lit at all times.the dealer states that this inactivates the air bag.this is not covered by the warranty.further research shows that this is a fairly common problem with this model and year.shouldn't his prompt a recall since it is a safety issue?
2006 hyundai sonatahas a air bag problem.*njthe consumer was informed the passenger side buckle needed to be replaced.
The "airbag off" light in our 2006 hyundai sonata randomly illuminates indicating that the airbag is not functioning, even when a large adult is in the passenger sit, sitting upright with no seat covers.this occurs intermittently and is not reproducible at will.hyundai motor corp and dennis hyundai of dublin, oh have both refused to fix the problem since it is not reproducible at will.
The "airbag" lights remain on in my vehicle when the passenger and driver sides are both occupied.i'm unsure in case of an accident, if the airbags will actually work. This matter need to looked into immediately.
"air bag" srs warning light on continuously. Per owners manual, this indicates this system "is not working properly" and "should be inspected by an authorized hyundai dealer".concerned that the air bag/srs system is unsafe and could cause injury or not properly protect occupants from injury or death in case of accident, brought car to local hyundai dealer. Instructed that they would have to inspect the problem and charge us $105.00. Dealer performed inspection and diagnosis was faulty "belt assy restence high in buckle assy front pass side" for additional charge of $470.00. Repair was not performed. We called hyundai corp customer service and spoke with manager, but hyundai stated that since no recall noted and past warranty period, they would not fix defect at no charge. Why should we pay for a defective air bag/srs part/system that should not fail under normal life and use of a car? this is a fundamental internal safety system and should not stop working properly. This is a manufacturer defect for design, components and/or workmanship and should be recalled. Hyundai is not taking responsibility for it's faulty product to save themselves money at the expense of consumers and placing my family's safety at risk. We now paid $105 to confirm the car is unsafe to drive and are forced to spend an additional $470 to "correct" a defective srs system, which may or may not "fix" problem, in order to confidently continue using car. Ridiculous.
The air bag light is constantly on. We have been given several reasons why, with repair costs from 250.00 to 800.00. There are a lot of sonatas with this same problem. Have i missed a recall notice?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer informed her to wait until she received a recall notice for the air bags because there was no recall at the time.once the contact received the notice, she took the vehicle to the dealer for the repair; however, the defect was not related to the recall.in addition, the warranty on the vehicle was already expired.the contact stated that the failure was a huge safety hazard.the failure and current mileages were 70,500.
Air bag light on dash board lit up and stays illuminated. Looking through other complaints this seems like a very common issue. Needs to be investigated.
Air bag light comes on every other year. I am having this issued for three time air bag light comes on every time and then they put new seat belt buckle it goes away first time it happened in 2010 it was under warranty, second time it happened in 2012, and third time it happened in 2014.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that in 2009, the same failure was remedied when an authorized dealer replaced the seat belt pretensioner buckle. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the same repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.updated 08/31/11
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously with an occupant in the front seat. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times. The passengers seat cushion which housed the ocs unit was replaced and also recalibrated. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle wasnot repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 185.updated 01/07/14*lj
Air bag light on. This is a continuing issue with this vehicle.this is a safety issue and i feel it should be repaired not at my expense.contacted dealer and also contacted hyundai customer assistance center. I was told that there was a previous recall but the vehicle is out of warranty it has to be repaired again at my expense.i feel that this being a safety issue, hyundai should take care of their customers...updated 09/30/14
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while attempting to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags), the dealer could not repair it because the passenger side air bag light was working properly at the time.the failure occurs intermittently.the current and failure mileages were 26,132.
Air bag comes on and stays on.
Airbag lights are constantly on, even after multiple repairs.passenger seatbelt flickers on off when someone in the passenger seat.looking on-line, there are several 2006 sonata owners with the same issue.if truly the airbag does not work then the light is on, this is a huge safety risk. Enough on line to suggest this is an issue and should be recalled on-going.
Airbag light on dashboard was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local hyundai dealer shop . The technician performed diagnostics and found that occupant classification system (ocs) in passenger seat was defected, which resulted in failure of all airbags system in the car. Technician indicated that this can be fixed by replacing a whole passenger seat, which will cost about $1065.07 + tax. Previously, a recall was issued for the problem of ocs (recall number 08v161000). There are so many same complaints made here. There should be urgent investigation on this issue because this is safety issue and this problem is not caused by owner/driver. Hyundai motor company in us should be responsible for fixing this safety issue (it's air bags!!! not some exterior or interior issue). This hasn't been repaired yet.
My 2006 hyundai sonata air bag light illuminated on my dash.i took my car into the dealer on 12/9/15 and after a $120 diagnosis fee was told that i needed to replace the seat belt buckle and that the cost would be near $500.unfortunately, i do not have the money to replace the part and was told that my air bags will not work. I have seen many more complaints about this same problem.this is a safety issue and there should be a recall for this issue!
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.
Airbag light is on in the car.hyundai dealership identified it as a free recall and that the seat would need to be shipped out to california to be repaired to correct ocs.the seat was unable to be shipped out due to the lack of loaner vehicle.sometime later checked back with dealership about getting recall completed.now there is no active recall on the passenger seat ocs, and dealer did not record the diagnosis on the vehicle airbag system.dealer wants to charge another $130 to read codes for work already completed. The approx. Original mileage was 64000 when dealer originally diagnosed.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice regarding the air bags and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired.once at the dealer, she was informed that unless the air bag light illuminates while the passenger is seated, they would repair the vehicle.there had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 23,000.updated 10/14/08updated 10/16/08.
Hi my airbag light is on continuously and when i scan with obd scannerit shows b1448 code.(ocs) ...so how to fix it......can hyundai dealer will repair this for free.....because its a recall as well....
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata with the driver seat air bag light on.there is no reason for the light to be on.i am filing a complaint after being on a blog with hundreds of other drivers experiencing the same problem, resulting in up to 1700 dollars in repairs to replace seats, etc.
Airbag light / problem.took car to car pros hyundai, seattle wa on aurora. Advised them my airbag light all of a sudden stays on.they advised me that it was seat belt issue and some wiring under the floor board. Hyundai advised me that the air bags wouldn't work if i was in a accident. Asked them if this was under warranty, they said only up to 60, 000 miles. And my car is over that.i advised why aren't all seat belt functions and airbags covered through the life of the car.doesn't make sense. Its the law that i have to wear a seatbelt, well it should be a law that the seat belts are working properly and airbags for the life of vehicle.
On november of 2011, the "airbag" light in my sonata came on and stayed on. Upon investigation by the hyundai dealership, i was told that it was a problem with my seat belt. I had it repaired at a cost of $325.79. At that time i made a formal complaint to you. Nhtsa id number: 10436650now i have the same problem again! my airbag light came on the week of 4/7/13 (odometer 112,660) and again i have been told it is the seat belt. Again it will cost upwards of $300.00. And this is just 19,250 miles since i had it repairedit seems to me that this is an indication of either a defective part or a defective design.i have been told that the airbag will not work when the airbag light is on so i see this as a critical defect that needs to be investigated by the nhtsa.if a vehicle's airbags shut down every 20,000 miles or so, in my opinion the vehicle is a danger to consumers. Judging from a cursory search on the internet, i see that there are many other hyundai sonataswith the same issue. Please investigate.
Passenger occupant weight sensor is showing an trouble. Thepassenger air baglight remain on always. I take the car into a hyundai dealer with the recall i enclosed and they dont approve it.
Srs seat beltlightfirston right side...seat beltclip replaced cost 350.00 dollars.. Told no covered under warranty... Few months later leftsideindicatorsessystem lighton dash instrumentpanel came ... Dealerrepairsaid 130to check... Possible veryexpensive to fix... I cannot affordto repair because ofunknown cost... Thisis acommon problem onearly models06thru 09 ??
Computer problems for several months now. My car will stop a turn mid-turn and the dash lights will flash on momentarily. The wheel will bind and i have to brake hard to regain control of the wheel so i can complete the turn. This is always at a moderate speed, below the speed limit posted for the on/off ramp, etc. This has happened at least a dozen times with each time almost resulting in a crash due to losing control of my steering wheel. I took it to the dealership, they blew me off and said i needed to change my automatic transmission fluid. I had 3 other shops look at it and no one could determine cause. I had the grease fittings inspected as well as tie rods/ball joints. All were reported good. My airbag light has been on since about 40,000 miles. I took my car in, they said there was a leak in my sunroof, fixed it under warranty and turned the airbag light off. It came on again after 50,000 miles (after the expiration of my warranty) and has been on ever since. I took it into the dealership and they said it was a faulty seat belt clip and i needed to pay about $300 to have it fixed.i've done a lot of research and i'm seeing that many many hyundai sonata owners are experiencing the same things....airbag lights and computer problems.
Recently suddenly airbag light came on and it now stays on all the time after starting the car.when i start the car, it blinks once and then remain lit.iused the code reader to get the codes and it gave two codes for airbag system, b1102 and b1448. On further googling, the 1st code indicates low input voltage and 2nd one indicates passenger occupant detecting system fault. Now i am concerned to use the car as the air bag system is turned off .
Passenger right side airbag warning light is intermittently on. Diagnosis was "passenger side pre tensioner"since this time the problem has not been solved. The seat itself was replaced, but the problem still remains in december 2012. Service says that the occupant weight less than 110 may cause the warning, but the december 2012 diagnosis used 3 different people (100,120, and 170 pounds) and found no problem. When the light is on, there is no assurance that the airbag will function in a crash.after the december 28 check the warning light has not come on but only one short drive from dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator would illuminate each time the vehicle was started. The dealer stated that the front seat belt receivers needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,400. The vehicle was repaired at acost of $ 365.35.
"air bag" light stays illuminated at all times. Received recall notice for the ocs on 10/29/13, called dealership, they said it would cost me to have it checked out. I thought that was the whole purpose of a recall notice. There is a problem and should be fixed at no charge to customer.
Purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata new.after approx 30,000 miles airbag light came on. Took it to spradley motors in cheyenne, wy for diagnostic.was told they couldn't find anything wrong and reset the light.within 1 year, airbag light came on again.took it to spradley again and was told it was a seatbelt pretensioner.said they would order parts and reset the light. After multiple calls parts never came in but light stayed off so no further action was taken.airbag light came on again approx 70,000 miles.received a recall notice for brake light switch.took in for recall and to have airbag light checked again.was told all would be fixed under recall.after six weeks of waiting for parts, brakelight switch replaced and shop told me that the seatbelt wasn't covered and would cost over $500 to fix.filled complaint with both spradley main office and hyundai usa.no resolution offered.reply from hyundai effectively said that since it wasn't under warrenty it wasn't their problem.have been driving without airbags for almost a year as i don't have $500 for repairs.as someone else stated if i have to wear a seatbelt by law, hyundai should have to guarantee that they work.
Airbag light on dash is illuminated and the code is b1448 which is associated with the passenger sensor mat being defective. My make and model year was associated with a recall that covered this safety issue but for some reason my specific vin number was not included, therefor hyundai will not cover the repair for their safety problem. Frustrated consumer.
Purchased sonata 2006 in sept 2012 at 16,400 miles . At approximately 25,000 miles, the air bag sensor light came on. The passenger occupancy sensor and seat belt indicator flashes on and off,. But not at the same time. Either one or the other flash . If i lock the passenger seat belt, the sensorsseems to work , but it doesn't last long .have.been reading about safety recalls.how can i find out which vehicles are affected. Present 32,567.miles.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs however, after the repair the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger air bag does not activate when an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat.hyundai stated that the occupant must weigh 128 lbs. In order for the air bag to activate.the occupant referred to in this complaint only weighed 105 lbs.the contact received a recall notice and spoke with two different dealers.they stated that they could not change the weight requirement in order to activate his air bag.the contact did not take the vehicle in for inspection.the failure mileage was 45,000.
The airbag light is on. Malfunction in occupant classification sensor is detected by the hyundai dealer.
The air bag light came on for no reason, the car has never been in an accident. I only have 38000 miles on the car.
Airlights upintermittently on instrument panel..atstart-up, lightcomes on then off ,few minutes latercomesback on .at times while drivinglightgoes off.. Thenminutes later on.similarproblem i believe with elantraairbagsensor under drivers seat. Told bydealermaycostup toormore than1000.00 to repair. Ifwiringneeds replacement .. I researchedhyundaiforums thatmanyothers havesimilar problems.. A false sense ofsecurity istherebecause you don't know if air bags system isoperatingornot ...there should be a recall to repairthis safety issue.. Most problemscome after 60,000 miles.
1)front air bag passenger seat sensor randomly works when my wife is sitting in seat (she weighs approx. 130lbs). It's been a problem since vehicle purchase in 06/2006.2)i have to keep stopping vehicle to shut off and restart to clear off light (and hope it actually is on when the light is out).consequences is that if it doesn't deploy if i ever have an accident, my wife could get killed (or anyone else in the passenger seat).3)i have had the vehicle in the garage 3-4 times to have it fixed.they replaced the seat cushion once and it didn't fix the problem.hyundai wants the seat sent to them (so they can "re-program" it.i want a new seat sent to me and replaced.i don't know what they do to "re-program" it, but if i ever trade the vehicle, it might not work for the new car owners (not a very good solution).if the light stays on (meaning the air bag is off) and my wife doesn't move, i turn off the car and restart it, the light will go off 1/2 the time.they blame it on the way she sits in the seat.but if it goes out after restarting the car and she doesn't move, then this doesn't hold true. Incident date is approx for first occurrence.it has happened too many times to list all days (probably over 100 times so far). Vin can be provided if necessary.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the rear passenger side brake light failed to illuminate after being replaced several times. Furthermore, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. Ken garth hyundai (10770 auto mall drive, sandy, utah 84070) was made aware of the failures and requested that a diagnostic be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact started the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In 2006, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however at that time, the contact did not experience a malfunction. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the failure was related to the recall. In addition, the dealer advised that the passenger seat and air bag sensor would need to be replaced for the second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,500.updated 02/09/12*ljupdated 02/24/12
Air bag light illuminated and will not go off. For a few weeks, anytime the drivers seat was adjusted, it would trigger the air bag light on the dash but once the seat was moved, it would go off. Now to the point, it will not shut off the air bag light. Similar thing happened last summer, took to dealer and had to pay to have system cleared as hyundai is the only one with the proper tool to "scrub the air bag memory". My concern, is will the air bags go off in the event of an accident? why should i have to go back to the dealer to pay to have error cleared if no misuse on my end? it appears by reading this site that many hyundai owners have experienced similar issues so perhaps this is a recall?
We had the passenger seat re-calibrated due to lit airbag light sometime last year under the previous recall - we were not notified by hyundai at all and instead, were told by the dealer when we took the car in that it was a recall item, which we found unconscionable on the manufacturer's part.we could not afford an airbag repair and drove the car for over a year, and found out later that the defect would render the entire system nonfunctional.the airbag light is lit again - the dealer told us not to put anything on the passenger seat besides a person so as not to trigger "something". When i inquired again about the lit airbag light, the dealer told me "it could be the seat belt" and quoted a price well over $100. It is clear the dealer, capital city hyundai in tallahassee, florida is already aware of the problem, and therefore, so is hyundai. Now i see that this is an emerging problem through an edmund's article dated july 25, 2014 - please compel hyundai to act on this defect as soon as possible.my college aged son and teen daughter use the car and i worry constantly about their safety.consumers should not have to pay for a defect involving safety at all - i paid for the car once!!
Lights across instrument cluster will not go off including: esc off, check engine, airbags and abs. There is also a visibility issue regarding the sun visor on the driver side. These are all issues that i have seen many other people are having as well and are potentially dangerous.
My airbag light has been on for approximately 8 months.i had it to the dealer and they said it was a loose connection.they "re-connected" and the light went off.now it has been back on for about 2 months.also i have a hard time connecting my driver seat belt, one time i had to drive without it at all since i could not get it to snap in at all.also the passenger seat belt display light flashes even when there is no one sitting in the seat.i called and apparently i am not a part of the recall for the airbag.my sister has the same car, same year and has the same issues.i find this hard to believe that this is an isolated problem.
2006 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to recallvehicle airbag issues *tgwshortly after taking possession of the vehicle, the passenger air bag light illuminatedeven when a 160 pound person was sitting in the seat.the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The dealer informed the consumer the air bag would not be a problem unless the light was on and the vehicle was in an accident. The passenger air bag off light activated intermittently over the course of ownership, but not frequently enough to warrant the loss of the vehicle for days. The consumer returned to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The dealer stated there was nothing visibly wrong with air bag system and the code was cleared. The consumer returned to the dealer the next the day, where the dealer recommending replacing or repairing the seat at a cost of $1100. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the same problem. However, the consumer was informed his vin and model year were not included in the recall. The consumer then contacted hyundai customer service and was informed his model year was included and a case file would be opened. Recall # 08v161000
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the air bag light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty seat belt buckle. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
B1448 recall
The "air bag" warning light on the instrument panel has suddenly stayed on after the engine has been started.it will not shut off at all when key in ignition whether the car is in motion or not.
Airbag light on which means airbag is not working.called/contacted hyundai in guam where we purchased our sonata 2006 all to no avail.they just told us that as soon as our car is outside of guam, our warranty is no longer in effect.german does not honor the warranty since we did not purchase our car from a german dealer.we purchased sonata 2006 and later that year we were relocated in germany: hohenfels army post.
My spouse reported to me that the airbag for drivers side came on and stayed on. Two days ago, i took the car to work (readjusting the seat) and the light was not on.i had read about this issue in online forums for my make and year and this problem and there was mention that if you move the seat forward and back that you can get the light to turn off.well, i tried that and unfortunately for me the light came on and has stayed on. We previously had the vehicle for the passenger side airbag recall and had that taken care of. I took the car to our dealer to find out if they had similar occurrences and was surprised by my service adviser's attitude.he appeared guarded and was very unlike him.i usually get all my service done there.it seems to me that i was not the first one with this problem. He told me that first i'd have to get a diagnosis ($79+ tax), then any repairs ( anywhere from $300 to 1500.) would be my responsibility as the vehicle is out of warranty. I also asked if the airbag light is on, does the airbag not work and was told yes.i just went to nhtsa today and looked in the complaint section for this vehicle and found numerous people with the same issue. Requiring airbags in vehicles is a federal law requirement, so why then if these systems fail without any owners negligence, are the manufacturers not required to see that they get repaired?what triggers a recall?after talking with one of your representatives, a short time ago, i asked that question and she said that nhtsa can't force a manufacturer for just anything.i said, "someone whose airbag doesn't deploy in a crash and dies might trigger a recall?" the representative replied, "those are you words, mot mine".
Air bag light on the dash illuminated. Brought it to a mechanic and they said it was a faulty sensor in the seat belt latch.
Over the course of a few days, the driver's air bag light started to be lit continuously while an occupant was in the seat.initially, the light would come on and then go out after a few moments.however, after approximately a week of the on/off, the light then remained lit anytime the car was on.a few weeks later, the esc off light began to light up while driving the car.the light would come on while the car was in motion and would not shut off/turn esc on unless the car was stopped, turned off, and then back on.the issue has appeared sporadically, usually when associated with a turn.it has happened approximately 10 times thus far.
The dummy airbag light in my 2006 sonata has been on for a few years. The last time i brought it in to service, in july 2012- i was told that my passenger seat may need to be sent out, but that i would also need 2 new seat belts. I was told the air bags wouldn't deploy if i was in an accident.the mechanic was able to turn the dummy light off but only for a day or two. This november 2013, the seat was sent out to ca under a recall notice i was sent by hyundai, and i paid to have my seat belts replaced, but i feel the whole thing is related and should have been a recall. Everyone i have spoken to about it feels the same way. The seat belt replacement cost $350 per seat excluding tax. Hyundai has known of this problem (through my dealer) since july 2012 and the problem had been ongoing for months prior to me taking it in for servicing, not realizing it was a dangerous situation. I missed the 5 year 60k warranty probably by 10k miles or less. I would like to know how many other sonata owners have had to replace their seat belts and whether or not we should be suing hyundai to have them cover this "repair". I could get no statistics from hyundai when i called them regarding how many people have complained about this problem. The explanation provided to me is that they are separate problems, not inter-related and that the seat belt issue is an electrical issue and the service center was given a code to diagnose the issue.
The airbag light turned on during a 200 mile road trip, where there was no accident or any kind of incident. The airbags in this vehicle were never deployed. The airbag light is now always on.i just saw the notice from nhtsa on this issue and decided to file a complaint.
On nov. 7, 2013, i notified hyundai that we had been experiencing problems with the sonata's occupant classification system (ocs). The system did not consistently recognize my wife as an adult passenger, even though she clearly exceeded the necessary weight threshold designed to activate the airbag sensor. Hyundai, after mechanical/electronic review, stated the ocs was working as designed. It wasn't. We returned the vehicle for service on april 1, 2014, and again on may 22, 2014, only to have hyundai tell us the ocs was operating "ok". Again, on july 30, 2015, we returned the vehicle for service, as the ocs was still malfunctioning. Hyundai, at that time, performed a reprogramming. Still the ocs does not consistently recognize my wife as an adult passenger. I have contacted hyundai an almost innumerable number of times in regard to this issue. Though hyundai even had an arbitrator document the defect, to date we still have no resolution. It is unsafe for my wife, or any other adult passenger, to ride in the car. And, as one can see by the history, it has been that way for quite some time.
Noticed one day while driving alone on highway that the air bag light on the dashboard came on.brought into dealership was told "rf buckle and ocs failure".neither covered under warranty as i was 3,000 miles over, and hyundai consumer affairs told me my car was not involved in the recall (nhtsa campaign id#: 08v161000).to date (2/03/10), no repairs or solution.
My2006 sonatas air bag light stays on have had it at 2 dealers 10 times they keep resetting light comes back on in 3 days. This has been going on for 1 year 11 months. Also on fast acceleration esc light and check engine light comes on,car loses power then you have to stop shut engine off and restart car to be able to accelerate. I have been fighting this problem almost 2 years. I am worried about my families safety in a accident.
Airbag light goes on and off.dealer has fixed two times but comes back on.now no warranty and is very expensive.i can play with the wires under driver seat and sometimes it would go off.but now it is just staying on, and cannot pass va inspection with it on.
2006 hyundai sonata air bag warning light on instrument panel is on. Told by mechanic the passenger seat cushion needs to be replaced.. It would cost us $2,500.00. This is a safety feature, and i have heard and read many complaints on this issue. I feel hyundai should be responsible for the repairs due to their poor design and the repair cost is more than 10% of the cost of a new car.
My 2006 sonata only has 65,000 miles. But the airbag light always on from this year and brake line was rust. For the airbag, the light in dashboard is on when car starting, and the passanger airbag is off even if someone sitting on passanger seat. For the brake, the front brake line was rusted last year and all the brake oil is totally leak out, so there is no brake when driving it. And the rear brake line is broken this year due to rust. I am in freeway when the rear brake leaks, so image how terriable it is. Never seen this from other 10 year old vehicles.
Airbag light came on. Key hyundai milford ct sent seat out for recalibration at 40,000 miles. They replaced the seat belt buckles at 45,000 miles. Airbag light is still on. Key hyundai told us they cannot help. Now key tells us that the seat belt buckles must be replace, again, at our cost. Hyundai corporate won't help. We are driving with an apparently in-operable airbag system.
The airbzg light came on after my girfriend sat in the passenger seat .after leaving the vehicle the airbag light is staying on indicating a faulr in the airbag / ocs system.i had the codes pulled by independant mechanic and code b1448showed indicating the seat mat sensor was defective .i went to hyundai dealer in north hampton new hampshire.the dealer said they would have to diagnose the issue for $125 and it costs about 1400 to replace the mat ,many people online in forums have the same issue . They were able to have this repai done .its campaign 083 . I was told to contact hyundai corporate by service employee at the dealership .hyundai continued to claim my vin is not listed .this is not a recall but campaign .the campaign affects 2006 and newer sonatas .the huyndai corporate employee said i csn have the car diagnosedand then they can submit a "request" to have corporate authorize the repair .which would cost significant money .others online had no problem getting this repair done free as its a known issue with the sonata . Failure of the seat mat and subsequent airbag malfunction light is very concerning to me cause i do not know if my airbag will functiin
We own a 2006 hyundai sonata that has an air bag warning light on.our dealer has tried 3 times unsuccessfully to fix it.a month or two ago our abs and air bag lights came on.we paid to have it fixed and a week or so later the air bag light came on and went back off a few times over the next week.it then stayed on so we took it back to the dealer.we were told it was the front passenger seat belt connector that needed replaced again.they replaced it again free of charge and about a week later it came back on again. A few weeks went by and the light remained on.we took it back to the dealer and they said the part was defective so they would replace it again free of charge.less than a week went by and the light again came on.we had it back in to the dealer today, the fourth time for the same problem and now they say it is the same part but this time its the drivers side instead of the passenger side.we believe the root of the problem is and always has been in adjusting the position of the driver's seat.thinking back, every time the light has come back on it has been on my lunch hour when i decided to eat lunch in the car and i moved my seat back all the way.i have read numerous complaints online about the same issue and cases where airbags did not deploy in a crash.hyundai needs to take responsibility and fix this safety issue.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata which i purchased in 2005. It is just under 79,000 miles and the air bag light has come on and no matter what has not turned off. This is a safety issue which hyundai should handle and not force people to pay for at such high prices. There are numerous other complaints about the same issue and some action must be taken with hyundai to get them to stop putting cheap parts into their vehicles.
There is an airbag light on in my 2006 hyundai sonata. My mother and stepfather are having the same issue with their 2007 hyundai sonata.they received a pamphlet regarding a class action lawsuit against hyundai that their 2007 hyundai sonata qualified for a "free" recalibration to "reset" the airbag light. They called their local dealer, and got the car in. They said that the airbag light was on due to a faulty seatbelt, and they would have to remove the entire seat, send it to california and it would cost me $300.i think this is absolutely ridiculous. I also see where there are several complaints online of the very same issue my car is having. Something needs to be done about this, and not a the customer's expense either. Obviously it is an issue hyundai should be taking care of.
Takata inflators.air bag sensor for passenger seat is faulty.have had repaired twice and light still stays on.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light as constantly illuminated for approximately eight months. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was then contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights did not illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the evap and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. On another day, the abs indicator illuminated and caused the brake lights not to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Air bag warning light-remains on. Separately the passenger seat belt sensor light flashes until the passenger seat belt is connected-cinched. My auto mechanic reports that hyundai vehicles have a problem with the seat belt connection sensor. Another mechanic reports that a defective seat occupant sensor may be defective. Both mechanics advise that this should be a hyundai safety recall.it is possible that i have had defective air bags since prior to 10/8/12 at which time i reported to hyundai motors usa and a local dealer that the airbag warning light remains on. Hyundai motors usa at that time denied responsibility. Hyundai motors today 7/23/12 continued to deny responsibility. This now has come to special attention as the vehicle, registered in vermont, due to the air bag warning light remaining on, will not pass new vermont inspection regulations. A complaint today has also been filed with hyundai motors usa; case #[xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact was concerned for his safety. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of anderson (1925 pearman dairy rd, anderson, sc 29625) and was diagnosed that the seat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (seats). The contact was informed that the warranty was extended however, the seat sensor was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated.the dealer had not been notified.the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the local dealer for diagnostic testing.the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired.the current mileage was 186,000 and the failure mileage was 185,500.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light does not illuminate for passengers who are less than 150 lbs.the failure was noticed while driving 20 mph.he took the vehicle to the dealer and, after a small diagnosis, was informed that there was nothing wrong with any of the air bag sensors on his vehicle.he received a recall notice on the air bag lights for the failure he is experiencing.the contact called the dealer once again and was informed that his vehicle did not need to be repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/18/08.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,000.
2006 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated air bag warning lights.the consumer stated there was a faulty sensor in the front passenger seat mat. The consumer was advised by the dealer that the air bag would not deploy.
Hyundai sonata 2006 about 89k miles that failed mass state inspection because airbag warning light on dash board was illuminated.the vehicle not in any accidents.brought car to dealer for diagnostics and after approximately $100 fee was told the seatbelts needed to be replaced at $700 total and sensor pad on passenger front seat needed to be replaced for $1000.i inquired if known issue for this vehicle and was told no and these things happen. I am quite leery of making these types of replacements when dealer cannot tell me why it happened and chance it will just reoccur.i have noticed same complaints filed for this model and year and this mileage.i bought preowned after 1 owner when car less than a year old and have never been in any collisions with this vehicle.pretty big replacement parts that i would never think to research prior to purchasing a vehicle.
Esc/abs lights came on while driving and was hard to control the car acceleration was hard and braking seemed to go down low enough to scare you. I made it home the lights went off but back on another doing the same thing happened where acceleration seemed to be dragging anf brakes felt low this is dangerous and now i do not drive it since these lights come on often. I had the car checked and dtccodes show multiple code for abs, esc, airbags all of which have been fixed but that did not help the esc/abs light still come and make braking/acceleration hard at times.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata (82k mileage).the driver side seat belt warning light came on and now stays on constantly.based on a web search this issue appears to be a common problem with this model and one that is a major safety hazard. [the reason for the visibility complaint, this vehicle also had both driver side and passenger side sunvisor fail (another safety issue for another time)]i took the car to a hyundai dealer who did not consider the problem within warranty.the dealer did note that the cost to repair could be as much as $1500.00 since the entire seat and safety belt system may require replacement.follow up calls to hyundai found that, though there are hundreds and possibly thousands of similar complaints, they have elected not to issue a recall related to the problem as they did for the passenger side.this is a very popular car model with a major safety issue that needs investigation.i strongly suspect your investigation will arrive at the same conclusion and with your help maybe hyundai will issue a recall before someone is fatally injured. Here is a web link with numerous similar complaints:http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/hyundai/sonata/frontal+airbagthank you in advance for your help!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.sporadically, the air bag disconnected light illuminates for the passenger seat.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.the contact has attempted to have this failure corrected ever since the vehicle was purchased.there are currently six safety recalls for this year, make, and model vehicle:nhtsa campaign id number's 08v161000 (airbags), 08e021000 (headlights), 06v23400 (equipment label), 06v180000 (headlights), 05v377000 (front seat recliner), and 05v316000 (suspension).the contact stated that he has never received a safety recall notice and, when he called the dealer and manufacturer, he was informed that they did not have any recall information and could not repair the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 30,000. Updated 07/29/08updated 08/01/08
Air bag light on in 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 with under 17k miles. Air bag will not deploy with light on.safety hazard.told by hyundai that it will cost $400-$1800 to fix.major safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). After the recall repair was performed, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated and the reading of the gauges fluctuated erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The airbag light on the dashboard stays on and the passenger continuously blinks.i happened to click/engage the seat belt (with no one in the seat) and the passenger light goes off but the airbag lighton dashboard stays on.i do not know the exact date this started happening because my daughter drives it and she's going to colorado college in colorado springs. But today's date is 6/5/2017
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger side front air bag was inoperative.he took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the dealer was unable to verify that the failure exists and could not provide the following remedy that was referenced in the recall:dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility.this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary.the manufacturer referred him back to the dealer.the failure and current mileages were 24,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).he drove the vehicle to the dealer approximately 6-7 times and they inspected the air bag warning indicator.the contact was informed that the occupant classification system operated as designed.the passenger seat was eventually shipped to the manufacturer and they reprogrammed the ocs.the dealer reinstalled the passenger seat, but the air bag warning indicator began illuminating intermittently soon after.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer stated that the ocs was operating as designed.the current mileage was 19,650 and failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 01/08/09 updated 01/09/09
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt buckle would need to be replaced. The buckle was replaced four years prior to the recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 101,000.
My car started having problems in may that when i look them up, are listed as issues that have been recalled by hyundai yet when i contacted hyundai these were not open recalls on my vehicle.my abs/esc light comes on and off. If i turn my car off and re-start it then the light will be gone, only to come on again at some point when i'm driving. I just got new brakes in january and my brakes seem to be working fine. The only time i was concerned was during a road trip when the light was off, but came on when i slammed on my brakes on the highway.my air bag light came on around the same time the brake light started consistently coming on. This light does not go away.i have also been told that i have a back break light that is out yet when i took it to get a new bulb it was working just fine. Then the next day when backing up, i could see my car's reflection in a window and that light was out, indicating some sort of electrical short.to top it all off, my check engine light came on today and i will be taking my car in this afternoon to see what that is.my car is up to date on all maintenance. In the last 7 months i have had new brakes, new spark plugs, and a new battery. I'm not sure why these lights are on but it is very frustrating to see recalls for some of these issues, and they just aren't on my car specifically.
The driver air bag light turned on and has not turned off. I know someone with the same car as me except it's a 2007 but with the same problem.
Hyundai sonata 06. Air bags light on for no reason. Found code b1448 stored. Air bags not working properly to protect drivers and passengers from death or serious injury in the crash.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata that is plagued with the "passenger air bag off" light (even with my 120 lb wife in the seat) along with the dashboard "air bag light that just turned on yesterday. As i see on the internet, this year along with newer models seem to be plagued with this problem. Response from corporate is, as usual to the consumer, it's your tough luck, buddy. Response from dealers are "open up your wallet and we'll pretend to fix it". This is a hideous and extremely dangerous situation that deserves a recall of the utmost importance. The usual question, of course, is how many deaths or injuries will it take to make this company step up and fix this extremely common problem with their product?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bags lights warning lights were constantly illuminated. The passenger seat cushion air bag sensor in was defective.the dealer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the failure was a safety issue but offered no assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure.the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 121,242.
Sensor in passenger seat cushion not working properly and will cause the airbag and seat belt light to illuminate and also causes the airbag to not deploy upon impact.this is a problem that should be a recall issued from hyundai as there are millions of people that have this same complaint.
Airbag light remained on took it to the dealer 2 years ago (estimate), they reset the sensor and fiddled with the cable under the seat.in august of 2011 the light came back on and remained on. Took it it the dealer who scanned the codes which read "b1701" and "b1706" airbag resistance too high from the seat buckles.the dealer replaced the driver and passenger buckle at my cost. Mileage 62,966there seems to be a high incidence of this occurring and should be investigated.see also:http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/hyundai/sonata/10315909http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/hyundai/sonata/seat_belts/problem.aspxhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hyundai_airbags.html
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that thebuckle assembly pre tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,897.
The esc off started just lighting up out of no where then staying on till i restarted the vehicle now the air bag light is staying on after i start the vehicle what could be causing this to be happening? also it the esc happens while in motion and the airbag happened with car was stationary.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice.the consumer would like to know, why the diagnosis was not covered under the recall. The ocs test resulted in a pass/compliant, but the passenger seat belt buckle pre-tensioner didn't pass.
Air bag off light illuminates intermittently when passenger (130+ lbs) is seated properly in front passenger seat, indicating the air bag would not go off. Have had this problem repeatedly and randomly since purchasing the vehicle 9/05, and have requested action at each warranty servicing. (22,500 mi currently) each time the dealer service department claims the diagnostics do not find a problem and the air bag sensor is working properly. They say there are no service bulletins or recalls from hyundai on this problem. However there are at least 15 complaints on this websiteabout this problem as of 12/06. I am very upset by this apparent lack of caring on hyundai's part about the safety of their passengers. Just because the intermittent problem can't be reproduced at the dealer's does not mean that the passengers are not experiencing the problem. There has got to be a way to isolate the problem even if it can't be observed in the moment, even if it means replacing the parts in the sequence till the problem goes away.
Dt*: the contact stated while a passenger weighing between 100 and 250 pounds sat in the passenger seat, the airbag light remained illuminatedindicating that the air bag was disabled.the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the light was reset, but the problem persisted.updated 10/18/2006 - the last time the vehicle was taken to the dealer they informed the consumer that the problem could not be repaired.the consumer contacted the manufacturer
While turning corners the engine shuts down and unable to turn steering wheel. Restart car and it works again. Has happened numerous times. Airbag light has been on continuously. Brake lights replaced freq. Cruise control no longer works. Esc light comes on intermittently. Had to use shift lock release numerous times for 2 days at a time. I am unable to put the car into reverse or park and i have to use the shift lock release to move the gears. Heat and air conditioner stop working a few seconds at a time. Engine light comes on for a few days at a time. If i hit the brakes hard the esc light will come on and do not go off for days. Cigarette lighters replaced and one still will not work. Head lights dim intermittently. I have brought back to dealership many times and have spent hundreds of dollars and time off work and problems return quickly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.when the contact started the ignition, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.the air bag system would not properly recognize a small statured occupant in the passenger seat.the authorized dealer discovered a recall defect that was included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the technician was unable to duplicate the failure and refused to repair the vehicle.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was 31,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.updated 12-15-08updated 12/17/08.
Re: ocssettlement.hyundai.comdear representative:my car make and model is involved in the hyundai airbag class action suit. I took my car so that the dealer could do the recalibrating to the seat on 8/27/2013. They told me before they sent it to california for the recalibrating to be done to the seat. The service advisor told me that due to an accident the impact jars the seat connection and causes codes and that the light will still illuminate when it came back and it is. He said i have to pay some $600.00 to get something repaired and the attorney advised against me paying that is not my fault. The attorney for the class action already told me hyundai is coming up with all kinds of reasons; even the inspector they sent seemed biased for the company. The attorney also stated that the car is under recall and if the light is on whatever they say doesn't matter that they have to offer me something under the settlement and they are not. The case involves the air bag lights being illuminated indicating that there is something is wrong with the system. Since the light remains illuminated and the system is not functioning properly, i and whoever rides with me are in danger because the air bag will not deploy. Hyundai will not repair without me paying. I should not pay. I have not had an impact. I got a letter from hyundai today stating i should keep this letter in my vehicle and they listed that this contact should be written if i am unsatisfied. I am not satisfied and feel i am not getting the offer options in which i am entitled. Please inform me how i should proceed if better business bureau does not comply. I call the attorney over the class action and they inform i should be persistent and i have. But with hyundai over the inspections, etc., i feel this will not come out fair. Please inform what i need to do. Thank you.
Vehicle did not deploy airbags due to front end fender bender.vehicle indicated "air bag" sign prior to incident.after the incident, vehicle was serviced; however, the "air bag" sign re-appeared after a few months.another accident on 7/3/2013.front end fender-bender.air bag did not deploy again.no incident report in either case.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates whether or not someone was seated in the front passenger seat.the dashboard that contained the air bag was cracked all around.the entire dashboard was replaced, but the passenger side air bag light still illuminates.in addition, the driver's side seat would not move up when adjusted and the driver's side window would not go down.they were both replaced under warranty.the contact is extremely dissatisfied that she purchased a brand new vehicle and has experienced major failures.the current mileage was 13,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
My airbag light came on and took car to local dealer. Code indicated driver side buckle resistance high and needed new driver side seat belt buckle. This was replaced at dealership. On5/16/2014 when i took my car to have passenger seat removedfrom recall related to sensor, they also found the code for seat belt on passenger side and stated that i had to replace that at 400.00 for my airbag light to go off. This repair was done and paid for. Yesterday on 5/29/14 the airbag light came back on and stayed on. Took it back to dealership and now they say that the code indicated the driver side seat belt buckle needs to be replaced again. There are many complaints listed on this site and i believe there is a real issue with the 2006 sonatas and the airbag sensors. Customers should not have to keep paying for repairs no matter what the mileage.
S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx.the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.
Air bag sensor frequently mistakes an adult for a child and turns off.in addition, the air bag light has been on for at 3 years.auto had about 125000 miles when the air bag light came on.took the car to a dealer and they informed me i would have to pay well over $1,000 to repair the air bag sensor in the passenger side seat.instead, i bought black tape to cover the air bag light.i thought this safety defect would have been recalled by now.apparently, none of the airbags will deploy in an accident.this does not make sense, given the remaining airbag sensors most likely work. I am the original owner of things car.
The airbag light remains on: code b1706. The passenger seat belt buckle tensioner failed and now the airbags will not work. Dealer cost is $400 to diagnose and fix with no guarantee.
My airbag light is illuminated and seat belt light blinks on the passenger side. It seems to be a known problem with the hyundai sonata. Dealer needs to recall the passenger seat/faulty sensor for the safety of the passengers
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger's seat was occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the sensor in the seat belt buckle malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the defect was not associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags).the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The airbag light stays on and is there when you turn the ignition on and while driving it doesn't go away
Seat belt light stays on all the time.
Air bag light has come onintermittently since early 2009 when the car had approx. 55k.it now has 70k and has stayed on continuously.i'm in the same boat as everyone else, no warranty coverage for issue.disappointing.
Air bag light in dashboard intermittently on. Bad sensor.
Previously reported suspension failure caused accident. Air bag light did not deploy but came on and stayed on giving error code. Today the auto body shop doing the repairs to my car stated that the seat belt pre-tensioner's in both driver and passenger seats are not working and both need replaced as well as the air bag sensors on the driver and passenger side.
2006 hyundai sonata driver side air baglight is on and hyundai won't fix it i think it needs to be a recall since there are so many with this problem thank you!
About 2-3 years ago, the air bag warning light on the console began to illuminate and turn off intermittently without apparent cause or pattern, until it reached a point of staying on all the time.to me, this indicates an electrical problem.i have not had this problem diagnosed specifically, although at one point, my mechanic mentioned off hand that i had a broken seat belt, but, after i looked them over myself, all seat belts functioned perfectly fine, so i did not replace any of them.this may be the cause of the warning light, however, research has shown that this warning light may be on for any number of reasons, and most cases involve expensive and unreliable repairs, and the problem re-occurs without reason.because of this, i have elected not to pay to have it "fixed."it has not been a problem until this year, when my car only barely passed inspection (prior inspectors have apparently never had a problem with it).reading further, i am even less inclined to fix it - spending $1500 on a repair that has reports of re-occurrence on a 7-year-old vehicle seems silly.however, i'm lodging the complaint here anyway.i have not attempted to get a dealership or manufacturer to diagnose or fix the problem.
I bought a used car at tarboxand the car at 60 was feeling like it was skipping then airbag light went on and off brought it back and dealer reset it and skipping stopped light stayed offthen the skipping came back i was checking the fuse box airbag fuse was removed so i replaced with the extra fuse right size and light stays on but dealer says now over warranty but i told them i reported before this and fuse was removed is there a recall that was or wasn't done on this car.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,300. Updated 10/11/12*lj updated 10/16/2012
The passenger seat air bag failed and the air bag light came on the dashboard.this problem happened on 1/26/2012 and happened on a replaced seat, as this same problem happened on 10/10/2009 and was reported in a previous complaint then . The odi id number is 10289803.the first instance was not helped by hyundai, as i replaced the seat at my expense; not knowing there was a recall (and not having been notified by hyundai) i am taking this vehicle to red hoagland hyundai dealer in winter haven, fl. This coming tuesday, 1/31/2012 to see what recourse will happen and will advise nhtsa.the consumerstated after having the vehicle repaired on 01/31/12, the air bag light illuminated again, after 150 miles.updated ivoq 02/23/12.
Airbag light on dashboard has come on and will not go out.
At approximately 78,000 miles the airbag light on the dashboard came on.i took it to the dealer who found history code b1448 - ocs mat defective.the tech cleared the code and retested car and stated it is working as designed.then at 83,000 miles the same light came on again.i took it back to the dealer who stated this time that there is a fault code set for the passengers side seatbelt latch.the latch side of the seatbelt needs to be replaced and it will cost $360.the tech also stated that the airbag system is disabled.there are numerous complaints from many sonata owners regarding this same problem.there should be a recall as this is a major safety concern.
Thelightofpassengerairbagsensorconstantlyon.thepassenger seatpadwasalreadychangedbythedealer onarecall., however thesensorlight isstillon.consumerdoesnotknowifairbagwilldeployor not.thismight beconsideredaserioushazard. Thedealerwillnotrecognizedgravity ofsituationorperhapsdenied it. The passengerseatsensorlightwillbeconstantlyonwhetherthecarisstationaryorinhighway.
Passenger air bag light has come on 80% of the time we have owned this vehicle with my wife in the passenger seat. Her approximate weight is 140 lbs.when i sit there ,165 lbs, the light does not come on. That tells me that my wife is not safe sitting in that seat.i took it to the dealer in 2007 and they could not fix it.i think this is a dangerous safety issue and needs to be recalled.
Driver side air bag light is on. I take it to the dealer (lhm hyundai in spokane valley, wa), they fix it and it keeps turning back on. This happened again when i adjusted the seat. The car was parked when i moved the seat back to remove and clean the mat, and then moved it back in the forward normal position. When i turned on the ignition the light turned on and is still on continuously.when i called to make an appointment, i was told that it may not be the recall issue and that i may have to pay for a diagostic on it. Isn't this still part of the recall with the seat sensor? this has been happening on and off for several years.
Code b1448, testing revealed that the passenger seat sensor was not communicating. "airbag" light is on, passenger seatbelt light flashing when no passenger is in it
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into the driver's side of a another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the front passenger sustained head and back injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
While on highway, dash board air bag light illuminated in early april.did not go out.took it to dealer in early may, they gave me a code b1448.said needed to have $2200 repair done.found tech service bulletin on line that got the seat reprogrammed in mid-may at dealer cost."fix" was to remove seat and send it back for reprogramming. Early june:now, both dash air bag light and flashing passenger seat light are on when no one is in the passenger seat. Only way to get the flashing to stop is to hook the seat belt.second visit to dealer documented that code is the same for the dash light.no explanation for passenger light.no path forward from hyundai corporate, according to dealer.now what?.
Airbag light on dash won't go off... Came on for no reason at all!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear door locks and front passenger window failed to function. The contact then stated that the rear driver's side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger's side occupancy sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma
I have 2006 hyundai sonata and the airbag light just came on.air bag light came around 67k miles. Brought into dealer and was told it was "rf buckle & ocs failure" total estimated damage to my wallet = $1,700, after i paid the $105 for them to hold onto my car all day long just to plug a computer into the car which reads the codes and spits out the problem. It have to be recall for this, how many complains need to be fill up to force then to have a safe issue fix?
The air bag warning light is engaged on the instrument cluster panel. When the front passenger seat is empty of a person or any objects, the seat belt warning light blinks.
I done had 2 accidents in this car, each time a deer ran out in front of me while driving 60 mph or better and i hit it and tore my front end up both times and each time the airbags never came out, so this last time, my car was totaled and the airbag never popped out...
Airbags off signs are suddenly appearing in the vehicle. Passenger air bag off sign also appearing.vehicle has never been involved in accident.hyundai has fault design and have to fix this.
Takata recall..we've owned this car since november, 2015. About 2 months ago the red airbag light appeared on dashboard and has remained red whenever the ignition is on.
Airbag light on dashboard was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local hyundal dealer shop . The technician performed diagnostics and found that occupant classification system (ocs) in passenger seat was defected. Technician indicated that this can be fixed by replacing a whole passenger seat, which will cost about $1100. I don't see why i should have to pay for something that was not due to wear. 85% of the time, passenger seat is not in use. I find it curious that there are so many complaints about this exact problem, on this model, and that the failure has occurred for many at between 50k and 75k miles. Please investigate!
Air bag light stays on all the time.this is already a recall for my make, model and year, but my vin is not part of the recall.this is a safety issue and should be a recall for all vehicles affected.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice regarding the air bag.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag was working properly.the contact referenced the 120 lbs. Weight requirement in the seat.the current mileage was 59,400updated 11-19-08 the consumer stated when her mother-in-law sat in the seat it did not register that an adult was sitting in the seat.updated 11/19/08.
I purchased this vehicle used in 2008. Two days after i picked it up from the dealer (paramus, nj), i was driving down the parkway and the airbag light came on and stayed on. I took it back to them on several occasions and it was off again/on again. I was told i had to pay to have the airbag replaced. I took it to another dealer and it was diagnosed and reset. Again the light came back on and stayed on. I wasn't paying to replace the airbag. I received a recall notice (miraculously the light went off by itself). I took it to another dealer in union nj when i received the airbag recall notice, and was told everything was okay and it was cleaned up and the light stayed off. Now its 2015 and its been on again for the past several months. I am at wits end with this vehicle. The light gets fixed works for several months and then comes back on again for no reason. Can you please have this issue looked into. I see there are multiple complaints against this issue. I have an appointment again to have this looked at.
In 2013, my airbag light came on and would not go off.i learned that a recall had been issued so i took the car to the dealership. The front passenger's seat was removed and sent away for repair.however, after this repair was made, the air bag light came on again and would not go off.i took the car back to the dealership and was told that the seat belt pretension/buckle was defective and would need to be replaced at a cost to me of over $400.since that time, i have done extensive research and have found that this is a very common problem with hyundai sonatas.as of yet, i understand that no recall has been issued but that this matter is under investigation.this is a serious safety concern as the air bags may not deploy in an accident.i was specifically told this at the dealership.i urge you to take action and issue a recall on this.i, like most others in this situation, cannot afford to spend $400+ dollars to have this repaired.however, i also cannot in good conscience allow passengers to sit in the front seat knowing the air bags may not deploy.of course, i also am concerned for my own safety as a driver and the air bag on the driver's side as well.it seems as though hyundai knows that this is a problem, but obviously, unless the nhtsa issues a recall, no action will be taken and those of us in this situation will continue to put ourselves and our passengers at risk.thank you for your attention to this serious matter!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed the air bag service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the ocs mat sensor was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint and air bag light remained illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v161000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 61,453. The current mileage was approximately 62,000.
Owned a hyundai sonata 2006. Airbag light stays on since 72k miles. Local dealer(johnson hyundai) said driver side buckle assembly needs to be replaced, which is not covered by warranty nor recall. The same issue happened twice within past 2 years and was fixed for a while then. Since so many people are having the same problem with serious safety consequence, it should be a recall!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at a low speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the connector in the front passenger seat needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,411. Updated 04/08/16*lj
Upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard "check airbag" light was constantly illuminated.took vehicle to the dealer (23jul08) where they diagnosed code b1701 and replaced the front drivers seat belt buckle assembly.at 43,340 miles (03feb09) i needed the passenger seat belt buckle assembly (b1706 code) replaced. At57,106 miles (06nov09) i needed the drivers seat belt buckle replaced (code not documented by dealer).now (19dec12) the "check airbag" light is lit again (103,121) and the codes b1701 ad b1706 both show up. Most likely replace both driver and passenger seat belt buckle assembly. An unbelievable number of seat belt buckle replacements in the life of this vehicle.since seat belt issues like this illuminate the "check airbag" indicator light, i have to believe this is a safety factor related problem.
Ecs warning light along with check engine and abs warning lights came on when turning key in ignition.this has happened twice since, with esc and abs warning lights coming on while driving.
My airbag light on my car turned on one morning when i was driving it
2006 hyundai sonata air bag light came on with no reason. Have about 68 k miles, i am concern if the airbag still work or not. This is very common problem in hyundai, and dealer not doing fallow up with the problem.
Re new hyundai sonata 2006 with intermittent warning light warning that right front passenger air bag is inoperative. Complained to dealer service department 2 days after taking delivery.they at first blamed how my wife was sitting, then suggested that she did not weigh enough to activate the seat sensor. She weighs 135 lb. & it is supposed to activate @ 80 lbs. Now they say they cannot replace or repair anything in the system without seeing the malfunction. I cannot duplicate the failure on command!it is totally random & intermittent. They have made no trouble shooting attempts.
Air bag light on the dash board will not go out it illuminates and goes out and stays on now.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While drivingapproximately 45mph, a vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle and the vehicle spun around. A police report is available. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and left side. The air bags did not deploy. The dealer and purchase date were unknown. The approximate current and failure mileages were 230,000. Updated 4/2/08 updated 04/02/08
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) however, after the remedy repair was performed the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
2006 hyundai sonata visors both failed one at a time replaced one for free charge me for other recall on passenger seat air bag sensor i have recall paper they mailed me they refuse to repair it.
My car (hyundai sonata 2006) was traveling the intersection with a green light. The other car was traveling the intersection with a red light, and did strike the driver side of my car. The other car caused the severe damage to my car and i got injured. My car's side air bag was inflated, but my driver front air bag was not inflated so that i got permanently injured in my eyebrow and chronic back-pain. I strongly believe that if my driver front air bag was inflated, i do not suffer from chronic back-pain and do not have a permanent scar in my eyebrow.
My airbag warning light has beenilluminated for a few years now. I have brought it to a few hyundai dealerships and they tell me it is because of a problem with a sensor in my seat belts. They also tell me there is no recall and it will cost between 500-700 to fix it. While advising me that is it a serious safety risk and may cause my airbag to not deploy in the event of a crash. I don't understand how there is no recall on this yet. As the dealership has also informed me this is a common problem with the 2006 sonata's.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) however, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A red light appeared on my instrument panel that stated "air bag" and continues to stay lit when vehicle is driven.i am not sure if it is an airbag or sensor malfunction with the vehicle.i am making an appointment with the dealership today to have the vehicle checked for this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I called to bring my car in (saturday) to glendale hyundai for a recall but nobody pickled up so i left a message. After nobody called after a many hours later i called back. I was told to drop in on a weekday. On monday the employee and manager did not fix my car because i refused to pay for a diagnostic fee. A recall in my opinion should be free. I called customer service that day and was given a case number. I made an appointment for 4:45 pm with hyundai customer service to go to the glendale hyundai. On my arrival the employee refused to check my car because he said they don't fix cars at 4:45. I arrived early, about thirty minutes early, but he said it was too late. The hyundai customer service has a history of making appointments that don't match up with the hyundai dealer hours. I called customer service to make an appointment and they told me there should be no diagnosis fee. When the appointment was made they took back their claim. They said i must pay a diagnosis fee for a recall. My car is a salvage title car in good condition but has the air bag light on. I have no choice but to not fix a recall for the car. I don't feel it is correct to pay a diagnosis fee for a recall incident. I will no longer be shopping for hyundai or kia products in the future. They wasted my time and want to charge me for a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice regarding the air bag indicator and ocs front passenger seat.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer five times, but the indicator remains illuminated.the dealer continues to state that the vehicle is repaired and there is no failure with the air bag indicator.the contact was informed that he would have to pay for the next repair.he called the manufacturer and was informed that they would call him back within four days.the contact has yet to receive a call back.the failure mileage was 69,743.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact later discovered nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was then contacted who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passengers ocs sensor did not detect an occupant when the seat was being utilized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on three occasions but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags).the failure mileage was 40,000.updated 8/27/14the consumer stated the vehicle had a crack in the dashboard.updated 09/5/2014
Re. 2006 hyundai sonata (currently approx 71,00 miles) - was part of past recall on passenger side airbag light staying lit when passenger in seat.brought to dealer - they couldn't replicate problem at the time.wouldn't fix problem (replace seat) due to not being able to replicate.light still comes on intermittently when passenger in seat.addressed with dealer and hyundai corporate - corporate backed dealer.shortly after 60,000 warranty expired, drivers side visor broke - falls down when driving - safety hazard.called dealer - $45 just to buy - not installed.i have seen numerous complaints on here and other websites re. Same issue.should be part of covered recall.recently drivers air bag light began illuminating.car battery needed replacing - thought this might be the problem - still illuminating after replacing battery.called dealer - must pay diagnostic fee (i believe $88) just to look at it and then repairs which from my understanding can be costly.have also seen numerous reports on this site and others of same problem.should be safety recall also.
Dec 22 2010 both my airbag lights came on drive side stays on the passenger side flashes off and on and the passenger side visor doesn't not stay up already had the drive side visor replacedbecause of the same reason it wouldn't stay up.
I received a recall letter advising of a problem with the passenger airbag system. The airbag warning light was illuminated on the dash of my 2006 hyundia sonata. I followed hyundia's instructions and took my vehicle to the dealer where i purchased my vehicle, colonial hyundai, downingtown, pa. They inspected the vehicle on december 8, 2008 and advised me the problem was not associated with the recall but was rather due to another part. I was informed i would need a replacement passenger seat at a cost of $1,409.96. At that time, they recalibrated the passenger airbag systemand the air bag warning light went out. However, the light returned to illumination days later. For the past three months i have been driving my vehicle with this airbag warning light illuminated.
Airbag light goes on intermittently; problem seems to be incredibly common.
On my 2006 sonata the sensor in the drivers side seat belt breaks, turning on air bag notification light. I took the car into crain hyundai of north little rock and they stated this is a common issue with this model and it wasn't covered under warranty according to the mechanic at crain this will stop the seatbelt from working properly and it will turn off the air bag. This is two major safety violations. 1 seat belt not functioning properly, 2 the air bag is now turned off. This makes the car worthless as far as resale value and a major safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.when the front passenger seat was occupied, the warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off.the contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in the recall.the authorized dealer stated that the failure must be duplicated on-site in order for recall repairs to be made.the contact was concerned that the air bags may deploy.the vin and nhtsa campaign id number were unknown.the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
Drivers side airbag light comes on...have seen numerous complaints online of this problem.solution is 300 dollar seat belt latch or 1600 dollar seat replacement.....this is safety issue and should be a recall item.
Noticed one day while driving alone on highway that the air bag light on the dashboard came on.brought into dealership was told "rf buckle and ocs failure".neither covered under warranty as i was 3,000 miles over, and hyundai consumer affairs told me my car was not involved in the recall (nhtsa campaign id#: 08v161000).to date (2/03/10), no repairs or solution.
Airbag light / problem.took car to car pros hyundai, seattle wa on aurora. Advised them my airbag light all of a sudden stays on.they advised me that it was seat belt issue and some wiring under the floor board. Hyundai advised me that the air bags wouldn't work if i was in a accident. Asked them if this was under warranty, they said only up to 60, 000 miles. And my car is over that.i advised why aren't all seat belt functions and airbags covered through the life of the car.doesn't make sense. Its the law that i have to wear a seatbelt, well it should be a law that the seat belts are working properly and airbags for the life of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an air bag failure and the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.whenever the contact's wife is seated in the passenger seat, she has to enter and exit the vehicle two or three times for the air bag light to turn off.the failure occurs intermittently.the dealer could not duplicate the failure.complaint number 3272955 was filed with hyundai.nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) was referenced.the current mileage was 42,799 and failure mileage was 38,864.
Airbag sensor under passenger seat is malfunctioning.airbag will not delpoy in the event of an accident.
2006 hyundai sonata gls:a short time after purchasing vehicle, the ocs"passenger airbag off" light would come on with the seat occupied by my wife, weight 150 + lbs.i took it in many times to my dealer. They made several attempts to fix it (unsuccessfully) i complained to the national headquarters, more attempts to fix (unsuccessfully. I was also told after submitting the vin # that it was not included in the recall. Just about 2 weeks ago i was told by national office that they could not and would no longer attempt to repair the system. I was told after i kept expressing my disbelief that i could submit the problem to the national bbb dispute resolution, which i promptly did. Strangely, today 9/ 06/08, i received a motor recall notice (after being told by at least 4 hyundai personnel that my vehicle was not eligible for recall. ) after 2 years, the ocs still deactivates the passenger air bag when the seat is occupied. This happens sporadically and usually when we are on the freeway where stopping, jiggling in the seat, bouncing up and down are not possible (all suggestions by service dept.)my concern to everyone i have spoken to for the past 2 years has been and still is that if the airbag deactivates and we were to have an accident, this could be catastrophic. I have offered to hold them faultless if they would just disable the ocs system and leave the passenger air bag operational as we have no small children or grandchildren. I am hoping one more time that there is a real solution to this problem and will take the vehicle in first thing monday morning. I was told by my dealer not to bring the car back unless i had a recall notice. Our last word from hyundai was that their conclusion is that the problem is our fault, not the vehicles, because of the way we sit in the seat.
The passenger side airbag signal on the dashboard very often does not go off when my wife sits in the seat.it seems to be intermittent but most often it does not work.i have heard rumors about a recall but, so far, we have not been notified of this directly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the driver side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted and they advised to move the driver seat forward and backwards and the air bag warning light would turn off.the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 97,586.
Dt*: the contact stated because the passenger side front airbag was calibrated to deactivate when a person under a certain weight sat in the seat, this posed a safety issue for frail elderly adults and adults of small stature.the dealership was aware of the problem and informed the contact the airbag could be recalibrated.
Passenger side "air bag" light has come on. Passenger air bag "on/off" light flashes back and forth when the seat is occupied. Have seen many reports of same on the internet - same year, make and model of automobile. It is reported to be very expensive to repair but sounds like a recall is in order as many vehicles have been found to share the problem not associated with normal wear and tear.
Not sure if this is the right forum for this issue, if not, please direct me where i can lodge my complaint.hyundai motors provided a warranty repair notice for my 2006 hyundai sonata gls stating that the passenger airbag may not deploy under certain conditions.when i went to the dealer where i purchased the car (75 miles away from my house), the dealer said that they could not diagnose the problem unless i brought the person who sits in the passenger seat that causes the airbag light to not stay indicated.the person is my daughter, and pulling her out of school just to indicate that the passenger air bag is malfunctioning is not a reasonable expectation so that the produce defect can be repaired. The passenger air bag sensor will not indicate correctly if the vehicle is running and my daughter sits in the car.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 35 mph another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the contact. The air bag did not deploy. The dealer advised the spouse that the vehicle had to be hit at a certain angle for the air bag to deploy.the driver sustained a broken hand and there was $7,492.80 worth of damage to the vehicle.the current mileage is 29,983, and the failure mileage was 25,939. Updated 08/14/08updated 08/14/08
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they sent it away for two weeks to be repaired.when the contact retrieved her vehicle, the air bag light illuminated again the same day.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer a total of three times.during the final visit, the dealer stated that the vehicle had been repaired multiple times and they were not responsible to repair it again.the current mileage was 35,000 and failure mileage was 34,900.
Air bag light on and stay on.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact purchased the vehicle brand new on march 21, 2006.by april of 2006, he noticed that the passenger side air bag indicator would illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied.he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure.no repairs were made at that time.the dealer stated that the passenger was slightly out of the weight range, which was why the air bag sensor indicator illuminated.in october of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and took the vehicle back to the dealer.the technician decreased the air bag sensor pressure, but this did not correct the failure.the manufacturer wants to trade the vehicle back because the dealer cannot correct the failure.the contact will not trade in the vehicle because the manufacturer will not honor the total cost value.the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
The passenger seat bottom airbag sensor has failed. The car has 75,000 miles. No other airbag or seat belt problems. There is a tsb from hyundai to fix this problem but the cost is $1100. Hyundai will not fix this air bag failure under warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently and progressed over a period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the front passenger's side occupancy sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable.
60-70% of the time a smaller person sits in my front passenger seat the "passenger airbag off" remains lit.i took the car in for the first time in 2006, right after buying the car, to have it looked atwhich time i was told they couldn't recreate the situation.i have 3 different friends/relatives/coworkers who are able to vouch that when they have sat in the seat at various times the light has remained lit.i took the vehicle in today pursuant to the recall notice and yet again i was told that they could not recreate the scenario and so my vehicle is not going to be fixed.i was told that they have had 3 cars tested at this dealership so far and none have had the defect detected even though one other owner complained that her vehicle has had the problem in the past.i don't believe hyundai has done enough to detect which cars have this defect, nor informed their dealerships on how to detect the problem as they are simply picking people out of their employee base to sit in the seat. The woman who was going to test my seat today said she weighed 150 lbs.i'm not sure that really qualifies as a small statured person, although they did end up testing it with a lighter weight person after i spoke up.
My 2006 hyundai sonata has only 33,600 when suddenly the air bag light on the dashboard came on and stayed on. I went the dealer who told me that hyundai doesn't cover this under their extended warranties. In looking up this problem on the internet i found many hyundai owners with the same complaint. I believe this is no doubt a safety issue which hyundai has chosen to ignore and should be made to be held responsible. If the air bag is malfunctioning then those riding in the car can be seriously injured during an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor located in the front passenger side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The technicians advised that until the repairs were performed, the air bags would not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Seatbelt light on for 2006 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while the contact was seated in the passenger seat, she leaned to one side and noticed that the passenger side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found no defect in the seat.the failure occurs very intermittently and without prior notice.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 23,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata.it is 4mos. And 4k miles over the warranty.the driver side seat belt warning light stays on constantly.a web search shows that this is a problem with these cars.hyundai refuses to fix the problem under the warranty or to recall the cars.this is a major safety hazard.the cost to fix can be as much as $1500.00 as the entire seat has to be replaced. I contacted hyundai and they refuse to fix the car.this is a major safety issue as these are very popular cars.please help.force hyundai to recall these cars.
Passenger airbag "off" light remains lit even when front seat is occupied by an adult. In the event of a frontal crash, the airbag will not deploy. This problem has been verified by other owners.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the frontal driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 83,000.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light remains illuminated on the instrument panel.the failure indicates that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash.two months ago, she took the vehicle to the dealer twice for repair.the first time, the dealer reset the light, and the second time they replaced the sensor in the passenger seat.the air bag light has illuminated again within the last thirty days and is still lit.the hyundai dealer stated that they could not repair the failure, but would like the contact to drive 200 miles so that an inspection could be performed.the manufacturer stated that they will send out a customer service satisfaction notice for all customers experiencing air bag failure.they further stated that they will develop a remedy because they are unsure of the cause of failure.the failure mileage was 25,000.updated 7/3/08 when the brakes are applied the seat belt will release and not lock. When the accelerator is applied, the seat belt will not release.
2006 hyundai sonata, i've had the driver air bag light repaired twice (under warranty) and now it's on again in the two years that i've had the car (purchased in late 2008). I was simply driving on the interstate and the drivers side air bag light came on. I don't see how hyundai is able to sell a car with such a flimsy air bag system. Unfortunately the car just went over warranty so it may be an expensive fix if it's not related to one of the previous issues that caused the air bag light to go off, which the dealer will fix free of charge. I've had a 1993 nissan sentra which never had a problem with the air bags (sold in 2008) and a 1997 toyota camry which is still in operation which has never had problems.
The airbag light wouldn't go out and the dealer has indicated that there was a failure in the sensor in the drivers side seat belt which will cost $400 to replace. Have never had a problem like this in any other car i have every driven. Due to cost have chosen to drive without a airbag on the drivers side.
Airbag light came on at 70k miles and is not going off. Same problem occurred at 50k miles which the dealer fixed at no charge.
Passenger airbag restraint system will not activate even when passenger weighing 165 lbs was seated and restrained by seat belt.hyundai dealership said itwas normal for airbag to not always be on and are refusedto fix the problem. This was a an error that needed to be fixed before it let to serious harm of any adult sitting in thepassenger'sseat.
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.
Paggenger side air bag light stayed lighted when seat was occupied by an adult indicating that in case of an accident air bag was not available for use.concact with dealer got a request that car be brought to dealer for solution to problem.
The "airbag off" light in our 2006 hyundai sonata randomly illuminates indicating that the airbag is not functioning, even when a large adult is in the passenger sit, sitting upright with no seat covers.this occurs intermittently and is not reproducible at will.hyundai motor corp and dennis hyundai of dublin, oh have both refused to fix the problem since it is not reproducible at will.
Airbag light on which means airbag is not working.called/contacted hyundai in guam where we purchased our sonata 2006 all to no avail.they just told us that as soon as our car is outside of guam, our warranty is no longer in effect.german does not honor the warranty since we did not purchase our car from a german dealer.we purchased sonata 2006 and later that year we were relocated in germany: hohenfels army post.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the technician discovered nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the failure could not be duplicated.the technician further stated that the occupant must be positioned in the front passenger seat for the recall remedy.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 2 and current mileage was 20,015.
My 2006 hyundai sonata airbag sensor for the front passenger seat will not activate if a female adult sits in the seat.the dealer refuses to repair it; various inappropriate responses are given, such as poor posture, inadequate weight or "have the passenger sit in the back." it has been a problem since i purchased the car new.i have made repeated visits to my dealer, but no solution has been provided.in one case, the dealer held the car for over a week and supposedly sent the seat back to hyundai, but nothing changed.during my most recent discussion with the dealers service manager, he said that the sensor would only activate if the person in the front passenger seat weighed over 130 pounds.this eliminates me - i weigh 115 pounds - or most of my female friends.my daughter weighs over 130 pounds, but it does not activate for her, either.most other auto manufacturers have a weight "trigger" of 90 pounds.the dealer said that hyundai would not or could not set the activation/trigger weight at less than 130 pounds.this means i cannot have most of my guests or relatives in the front passenger seat.this design cheats a large number of adults of airbag protection, and creates an unsafe vehicle.a hyundai recall falsely claims that hyundai will address the situation, but this is only for show - no work is done and the company instructs the dealers not to repair the seats.the dealers are instructed to say that failure to activate is not a defect, and that the company considers an activation weight of over 130 pounds to be acceptable.the dealers are also told to test the seat themselves - this means a large male is chosen to sit in the front seat, which then activates.
I have had my 2006 hyundai sonata gls since november of 2005. From the beginning i have had a problem with the passenger side air bag light. The sensor will not detect my wife over half of the time. I am on a hyundai forum and this problem is being experienced by many many other sonata owners. We have all complained to our dealers and are being told that it has to do with the occupant's position in the seat. Moving around doesn't help at all. Hyundai is well aware of this safety problem and refuses to issue a recall or to even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag activation warning light illuminated on an intermittent basis from the time of purchase, when the passenger seat was occupied.the dealer performed a diagnostic and held a conference call with a technician from the manufacturer.the contact was informed the sensor was working within normal operating standards.the sensor continued to operate on an intermittent basis.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating it was inoperative although a passenger was seated with the seat belt engaged.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem.the problem persisted and the vehicle was returned to the dealer for further inspection who determined the airbag sensor needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was alerted.the dealer replaced the seat bottom. Updated 01/10/07.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the air bag indicator light illuminatedintermittently when a passengerwas seated.the dealer replaced the seat and the sensor/module.however, the failure still existed.the contact has repair invoices.the current mileage is 21,000 and failure mileage was 6,000.
Hyundai sonat gls/ passenger airbag deactivates when seat occupied.we purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata gls in july of 2006, it has been an excellent car except for one extremely dangerous safety defect.shortly after we purchased the car, the passenger seat airbag deactivation sign would come on when my wife was in the seat.the manual states that the airbag deactivates when the seat is unoccupied or a passenger less thatn 50 lbs.my wife weighs 150 lbs plus. Itook it to the dealer, humble hundai:1st visit: i was told by the service manager that he checked it and nothing waswrong, so he could not fix it----problem continued2nd visit:told him we were on trip of 50 miles each way and light came on and stayed on. He said he got three different people of various sizes to ride in it and the light would not come on3rd... Called the national hyundai headquarters.... Young man acted like he didn't have any idea what i was talking about4- started on trip, light came on, so..decided to take it and show it to service dept. Took it by dealer, mgr. Not in.. Insisted that service person document the fact that he saw the light on.5: called hyundai national headquarters again,asked for a supervisor, she assured me that the problem would be alleviated6. Service manager called me and asked me to bring the car in. We took the car in.his solution was to take a seat out of a car on the new car lot and swap it out with my seat. 7. The problem is better but the light still comes on occasionally, we have tried all the tricks they suggested to get the light off when it comes on.conclusion: i told each person above that if we were on the freeway at f.w. Speeds, had an accident and the air bag failed, i was holding them responsible. I have put this in writing. Hyundai considers the problem solved. It is not. I even asked them to disconnect the safety feature which causes the air bag to deactivate. They refused.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the passenger's side air bag off indicator remained illuminated.the contact stated that the indicator only illuminated when a passenger entered the vehicle.the dealer could not detect any failure, and stated that the air bag indicator illuminated due to the passenger sitting incorrectly.the current and failure mileage were 27,000.
Dt*:the contact stated the front passenger seat air bag sensor is malfunctioning.the air bag off light illuminates every time the seat is occupied.no matter what the weight is of the passenger or how the seat is being sat in. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, upon inspection the contact was asked to video tape the passenger to ensure the correct seating position was being maintained.the video tape was offered to the dealer and manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the side air bag would disable when there was a passenger in the front seat.the size of the person was not a factor.the air bag worked intermittently.the dealer stated that was a known problem, however hyundai had not provided a remedy.the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 8,713.
Since new, passenger air bag light worked intermittently, however, only when 120 pound wife in seat.taken to dealer 4 times, no problem found.contacted consumer affairs of hyundai.have been told thesystemwas working properly. Dealer technicianadvised me if airbag light off warning lightilluminated with wife in seat, systemdetermined not necessary to deploy bag.under exact same circumstances air bag light may or may not illuminate.no pattern in the on/off circumstances. Owner manual stated if light illuminated with passenger in seat, have passenger sit in back seat, and yet dealer claimedokay to sit in seat with warning illuminating.
I am concerned that the passenger airbag is not functioning properly on my 2006 hyundai sonata lx.there are countless times that a passenger is sitting next to while i am driving and the "passenger airbag off" indicator is lit specifying that the airbag will not deploy if an accident happens.i asked hyundai about this issue and they keep telling me that the "ecu has determined that your passenger is sitting in a position that will be better not to have the airbag deploy.try adjusting the seat and have the passenger move around etc".or they tell me that my passenger does not weight enough (115 lbs is plenty).thank you for your help in rectifying this situation.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata gls. The air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, indicating theair bags were inoperative.he took the vehicle to two different dealerships ,whom stated that the pressure plate sensor in the passenger seat failed. The seat was replaced and the sensor was re-coded,but the failure resurfaced four days later. The vehicle had not been repaired.the manufacturer was notified, but because the warranty expired no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 79,366. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at no specific speed with a passenger, the air bag lamp illuminated communicating to the contact that the air bag was disabled.the passenger is the wife of the contact which weighed enough to keep the air bag activated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.the dealer determined the air bag sensor was operating normal; however, the dealer determined the passenger should change posture and sitting positions while sitting in the passenger seat.updated 4/17/2006 - the air bag functions properly intermittently.
In 2008 i received a letter from hyundai stating my car was being recalled due to the airbag sensor.the letter stated only those cars which has the airbag light illuminated are affected.at the time the airbag light never came on.in 2010 the airbag light came on, and i had the car serviced at a hyundai dealer, and the dealership claimed the light was on because of a "bad battery".now a month ago the light came on again.i again took it to the dealership, and they are claiming it is the ocs sensor in the front passenger seat that is bad.i informed them of the recall, but they have no record of my vehicle being part of that recall.i had contacted hyundai corporate, and they advised me that particular campaign was no longer in their system, so they have no way of knowing if my car was part of the recall or not.hyundai refuses to fix the problem as my car is now 5k miles out of warranty, and the dealership has quoted me over $1k to fix the problem.
I have had my 2006 hyundai sonata gls since october 2005. From the beginning i have had a problem with the passenger side air bag light. The sensor will not detect a passenger in the seat (varying weights) many times thus not allowing the airbag to be tripped if an accident occurs. A hyundai forum for owners notes this problem is being experienced by many many other sonata owners. We have all complained to our dealers and are being told that it has to do with the occupant's position in the seat. Moving around doesn't help at all. Hyundai is well aware of this safety problem and refuses to issue a recall or to even acknowledge the existence of the problem.a recall has been previously enacted for another model by hyundai with the same problem.it is bad sensors and is going to get someone killed!!!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light constantly illuminates, even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the failure occurs intermittently.the engine size was unknown.the current mileage is 11,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.updated 06/08/07.
- the contact is having problems with the passenger side air bag light, it would not turn off. The car was taken back to dealership twice (medild hyundai),and the contact was told that seat cover was the reason why the light still on.the contact said that she took the seat cover off and the light still did not go off. Contact said that the dealer told her that a person would have to be at least 110 pounds for the air bag to work. The contact dose not have record of service, because car is under warranty.
Passenger airbag off indicator works normally except under the following conditions concerning the front passenger seat:1. Passenger seat is occupied - indicator is off.2. Passenger temporarily leaves seat - indicator is on.3. Passenger returns to seat - indicator remains on.4. Indicator remains on until the ignition switch is turned off and then on.obviously, the passenger is in mortal danger if the passenger airbag off condition escapes notice under these conditions.i asked service personnel about this and the answer was, " oh, that's normal."it may be "normal" but it is dangerous design or an error.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at various rates of speed ranging from approximately 25 to 55mph, the air bag light illuminates intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure on four occasions. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 29,500.
Sonata front passenger air bag sensor problemthe air bag sensor light on the dashboard does not function correctly for a 120 pound person as a front seat passenger.if you turn the engine on and then a passenger sits down in the front passenger seat, the sensor light assumes no one is sitting in the front passenger seat and the air bag won't release if there is an accident.if a front seat passenger sits in the seat and the car engine is turned on the sensor light works. But if the passenger gets out of the seat when the car is stopped while the engine is still on and then returns to the seat, the sensor light does not work again.
-the contact statedthatair bag light didn't always turn on when someone sat on the passenger's side of the vehicle.the most common passenger weighed 120 lbs, and the failure occurred about 50% of the time. If this light was on at the beginning of a trip it usually stayed on for the duration of the trip.the contact said that he noticed this problemon11/1/2006 ,and he tookvehicle to the dealership on december 1, 2006.the service department informed him that they had to order a seat sensor for vehicle. The dealership gave him a loaner vehicle, 2006 or 2007 hyundai santa fe, and he noticed that the sensor light had the same failure as his sonata.the contact did take the santa fe back to the dealership, who gave him another vehicle.the second loaner vehicle was a 2007 sonata, and he noticed the same failure.the contact stated that the dealershiphad other complaints about this same failure.the dealership called himon12/26/06 to inform him that ordered part was in, and the vehicle couldbe brought in for repair.
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 thatthis 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 sonatastevenson hyundai, jacksonville ncif you cannot help me with this, please forward to appropriate department, or let me know who to send it to.
2006 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated air bag warning lights.the consumer stated there was a faulty sensor in the front passenger seat mat. The consumer was advised by the dealer that the air bag would not deploy.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact was involved in a side crash, in which the side air bags failed to deploy.the crash occurred while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph.a police report was filed.no maintenance or repair has been performed on the air bags.the failure mileage was 18,000.
My husband and i rented a 2006 hyundai sonata v6 from avis car rental in kansas city, missouri while on vacation.while returning to kansas city on i-70, the car in the lane next to us blew a tire, lost control, spun in the road and hit the passenger side of our car with the front of their car, forcing us off the roadway and into the median of the interstate.i was sitting in the front passenger seat and the passenger door struck the side of my torso as it was caving in, injuring my right shoulder and neck.although hyundai advertises both side impact and side curtain airbags, neither airbag deployed in this high-speed side-impact crash, resulting in injury to my shoulder.we do not know the repair status of the rental car, but have been informed by avis that they have hired engineers to review the car and determine why the airbags did not deploy.
Airbag light on took car to carsplus, shop diag/advise: found dtc b1706 passenger seat beat buckle needs replaced spo buckle for replacement/ tech completed diag and found seat belt module faulty/ recommend to replace/parts ordered- date 11/12/08/ (2) date 12/15/08 took in to shop again, same problem airbag light on/ tech diag/ found faulty seat buckle recommend to replace. Note: as of october 22, 2009 called dealer and mentioned problem for the 3rd time suggested to bring in, asked is there a recall tech said there is none, i have an extended warranty and i am concerned with safety and cost if this is continuing problem which i'll be stuck with.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph at night, the headlights and instrument panel operated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Driving on my way to an early lab appointment 645 am. When i got about 2 miles from destination doing 40 mph, when the check engine light came on. Followed by the esc light, battery light, airbag light, seatbelt light blinking, and lights on dash dimming., when i stopped at the traffic light, the speed odometer still read 40. When light turned green, i went to step on gas, and car would hardly move, i was able to get off road safely. I turned car off, dead. I walked from where i left car, to appointment almost 2 miles each way .i am a heart patient[ have an artificial valve and a defibrillator\ and this episode upset me. I readtoday,that this happens to hyundai sonatas.when i got back to the vehicle, i arranged it to be towed to a mechanic. Is there a recall on this, if so we have never received one, this vehicle has been owned by us since 2009.
When the brake was applied or excel pedal was not applied, all electricity function(radio, a/c, and headlight) went down for a second and came back again. It started happen when the vehicle marked over 100,000 miles and occurred frequently during driving. Even after changing battery and alternator which dealer pointed as reasons of the problem through whole electricity check-up, it happened again and again. The dealer couldn't point out the reason. I appear this problem here for serious potential accident possibility.
Bought a 2006 hyundai sonata march 18, 2006 at ourisman hyundai in laurel, md.a week later, march 25, 2006, had to have the car towed back to the dealership because the engine over heated, while in heavy traffic, due to the fans not working.the dealership ordered a fan module and placed it in my car. The dealership allowed me to take another brand new 2006 sonata as a loaner until my car was fixed.i told the dealership i did not want my car back and to give me another 2006 sonata.after days of calling back to see if they would, they refused. Picked up my car from the dealership friday, march 31, 2006.april 18, 2006 bought the car back to the dealership because the a/c was not working.the dealership told me the fans are not working and there is an electrical problem.they are renting a car for me until my car is fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the anti-theft system activated and would prevents her from turning on the ignition or opening the doors with the automatic key fob. The contact stated that the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage 102,000.
Computer problems for several months now. My car will stop a turn mid-turn and the dash lights will flash on momentarily. The wheel will bind and i have to brake hard to regain control of the wheel so i can complete the turn. This is always at a moderate speed, below the speed limit posted for the on/off ramp, etc. This has happened at least a dozen times with each time almost resulting in a crash due to losing control of my steering wheel. I took it to the dealership, they blew me off and said i needed to change my automatic transmission fluid. I had 3 other shops look at it and no one could determine cause. I had the grease fittings inspected as well as tie rods/ball joints. All were reported good. My airbag light has been on since about 40,000 miles. I took my car in, they said there was a leak in my sunroof, fixed it under warranty and turned the airbag light off. It came on again after 50,000 miles (after the expiration of my warranty) and has been on ever since. I took it into the dealership and they said it was a faulty seat belt clip and i needed to pay about $300 to have it fixed.i've done a lot of research and i'm seeing that many many hyundai sonata owners are experiencing the same things....airbag lights and computer problems.
2006 sonata now hasan intermittent electrical problem. These problems manifest themselves usually when the gas is not being applied, but not necessarily when the brakes are being applied. The headlights will go off and then come back on; the radio sometimes will go off and then come back on; the a/c fan sometimes sounds as if it has turned off and then comes back on; several times i noticed the esc light and abs light come on when the radio and lights and ac turned off and then came back on. At times these outages will occur when the turn signal is used.all these happenings have been reported to the hyundai service department but they say they can't get it to repeat the symptoms or find a problem.
I'm having a few issues with my car. Some of the issues i'm having are:my lighting/headlights, my fuel lines are completely rusted out and cause gas to leak from my vehicle, it sometimes will not start or turn all the way over, and the brakes on my car. I have looked up some recalls for my specific type of car and some of them match the issues of which i'm currently having. All of the issues i have are very dangerous and would be dangerous for other drivers around me.
- the contact stated that the2006 hyundai sonata lx, had problems with the transmission slipping. While driving at10 mph and trying to make a right turn the vehicle started to make a racing roaring noise.this has happened on two occasions.the vehicle continued to go 10 mph, but he couldn't stop it. He applied the brakes, and the vehicle wouldn't stop.the contact sat on the side of the road for a few minutes, turned off the vehicle let it sit.he started the vehicle, and drove home without any problems.the contact did take the vehicle to dealership and they did a diagnostic and found nothing wrong with the vehicle.the contact stated that this has happened on 2 occasions and the dealership did contact the manufacturer.the manufacturer told the dealership to make sure the motor mounts were tightened, and to check and clean all terminals.this was done in january 10, 2007.the contact hasn't had any other problems since.the contact wanted nhtsa to be aware of this problem, he has sent the manufacturer a letter regarding this problem on 01/20/07 and hadn't gotten any response.the current mileage was 7050.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving low speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the steering wheel seized when attempting to turn left. The contact also mentioned that the instrument panel does not display the correct mileage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the harmonic balancer fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The dummy airbag light in my 2006 sonata has been on for a few years. The last time i brought it in to service, in july 2012- i was told that my passenger seat may need to be sent out, but that i would also need 2 new seat belts. I was told the air bags wouldn't deploy if i was in an accident.the mechanic was able to turn the dummy light off but only for a day or two. This november 2013, the seat was sent out to ca under a recall notice i was sent by hyundai, and i paid to have my seat belts replaced, but i feel the whole thing is related and should have been a recall. Everyone i have spoken to about it feels the same way. The seat belt replacement cost $350 per seat excluding tax. Hyundai has known of this problem (through my dealer) since july 2012 and the problem had been ongoing for months prior to me taking it in for servicing, not realizing it was a dangerous situation. I missed the 5 year 60k warranty probably by 10k miles or less. I would like to know how many other sonata owners have had to replace their seat belts and whether or not we should be suing hyundai to have them cover this "repair". I could get no statistics from hyundai when i called them regarding how many people have complained about this problem. The explanation provided to me is that they are separate problems, not inter-related and that the seat belt issue is an electrical issue and the service center was given a code to diagnose the issue.
Head lights dims, flickers, dashboard lights dims, radio shut off when slowing speed, sometimes brakes light come on.
Ignition key does not turn at all. Steering did not lock up initially, but when i tried to turn the key along with steering, it got locked....even after that steering would move a bit (not really stalled). Called aaa, couple of guys came over, tried to unlock the ignition by putting it in neutral and moving(shift override), but of no help.called one of my friend who has a hyundai sonata as well, he said it happens often on his car...he tried for 10-15 mins...got the magical combination of brake, steering and ignition key turns and it finally worked.did a search on internet and apparently its not uncommon for hyundai's at all.hate to spend money for a design flaw from the manufacturer, especially as the car is only 5-6 years old.
2006 sonata has an intermittent electrical problem. These problems manifest themselves usually when the gas is not being applied.the headlights will dim or go off and then come back on; the radio sometimes will go off and then come back on; the a/c fan periodically sounds as if it has turned off and then comes back on; several times i noticed the parking brake/low brake fluid, (rarely high beam), esc light and abs light come on when the radio and lights and ac turned off and then came back on. At times these outages will occur when the turn signal is used. All these happenings have been reported to the hyundai service department but they say they cant get it to repeat the symptoms or find a problem and the computer does not show a code indicating any problem.
Burning smell likely electrical appears to be coming from under the dash board. Car checked by mechanic all around exterior- not from any components there. Burning smell identified by mechanic as electrical likely plastic insulation that is burning. Only electrical work done was by hyudai recall to correct air bag warning light that airbags were not operational specifically the defect was to have necessitated removing the passenger seat and fixing/replacing a sensor. Since that was corrected the inside light does not go on when the car door opens. The burning smell comes on after the car has warmed up -been running ten-15 minutes. So far no other effects. I had hoped the burning smell would go away. Today is three weeks and burning smell has not diminished forcing me to open windows to vent while driving. Now i must make a appointment to have the dashboard removed to locate defect.
Air bag off light illuminates intermittently when passenger (130+ lbs) is seated properly in front passenger seat, indicating the air bag would not go off. Have had this problem repeatedly and randomly since purchasing the vehicle 9/05, and have requested action at each warranty servicing. (22,500 mi currently) each time the dealer service department claims the diagnostics do not find a problem and the air bag sensor is working properly. They say there are no service bulletins or recalls from hyundai on this problem. However there are at least 15 complaints on this websiteabout this problem as of 12/06. I am very upset by this apparent lack of caring on hyundai's part about the safety of their passengers. Just because the intermittent problem can't be reproduced at the dealer's does not mean that the passengers are not experiencing the problem. There has got to be a way to isolate the problem even if it can't be observed in the moment, even if it means replacing the parts in the sequence till the problem goes away.
S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx.the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata when i go to lock the door the lights stay on.i use the remote and manually and they still stay on.there are times the lights when finally go off they go on by themselves when parked. This problem is fairly common on 2006-2010.possible fire hazard!how come no recall! lretiring soon and will be looking for a new vehicle and needless to say hyundai will not be one i will be looking at.
Around 5:30 pm during the day i parked the vehicle by the curb on the street with no lights on and nothing left plugged in. When i turned the car off the windows were rolled all the way up and the sunroof was closed. I locked the doors then went inside the apartment and about 30 min later the neighbors informed me of a fire inside my vehicle. I reacted quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher, ran to the vehicle unlocked the driver door manually with the key and was able to put the fire out before it spread. The center counsel and center dash area with controls for the ac, and radio were all burned and melted down. After the fire department finally arrived and took their report and left i researched what may have been the cause of this incident. I learned this is a very common problem amongst these particular types of vehicles and in 2016 the first recall was announced. These vehicles have abs modules and hydraulic electronic control units that allow moisture to enter causing corrosion resulting in a short circuit. And because they stay electrically powered whether the vehicle is on or off these short-circuits can start a fire. Hyundais number for this recall is 172.
Lights across instrument cluster will not go off including: esc off, check engine, airbags and abs. There is also a visibility issue regarding the sun visor on the driver side. These are all issues that i have seen many other people are having as well and are potentially dangerous.
While driving down the highway the esc and abs lights continue to come on without warning.they go off once i turn the vehicle off but shortly after driving they come back on.
When the car is parked and the key is out of the ignition the park lights stay on in the front and back, as well as the dashboard lights stay lit up. I have to unhook the battery to get them to turn off. As soon as i hook the battery back up the lights come back on.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). After the recall repair was performed, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated and the reading of the gauges fluctuated erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Replaced alternator due to faulty leak oil gaskets. Oil leaks onto alternator in 3.3 liter v6 sonata.this will be the second alternator in less than a yr.i also read in a auto forum others have complained of the same issue.this can be very dangerous causing car to just die with little warning other than battery light lighting up on dashboard.vehicle barely made it home.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthat while driving 35 mph over a puddle of water, the battery warning light illuminated and she lost the ability to apply the brakes and the power steering assist malfunctioned. In addition, there was a slight hesitation as if the vehicle was attempting to stall. That was the second time the identical failure occurred. The dealer advised the contact that the failure could potentially have been caused by the belt getting wet but was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.updated 09/16-10 the crank pulley was replaced on a separate occasions. Updated 09/20/10
My car battery light went on.i replaced the battery 2x, replaced the alternator, checked the ground and all connections.my battery light flashes, then goes off then my seatbelt light blinks and goes off and my windshield wipers are not getting the power to wipe and the rear defroster turns off every time the battery light flashes.ive been to 3 mechanics and they all say bring it to hyundai.when i brought it they said there was no recall so i left the service room and am now on the nhtsa site.all of this is while both stationary and in motion
Airbag light is on and the authorized service centre diagnosed that it is the driver seat belt problem hence need to replace the seat belt for around $500. When i searched on internet i found that this is the factory problem hence i think it should be company recalled and should be fix for free.
Went to crank car put it in reverse battery light came home n had no steering for a minutes this has happened 3 times so far.
I turned on ignition and, as usual, all dash lights came on then disappeared, as usual. However, the "passenger air bag off" light returned on and the warning chimes have been ringing ever since .if a passenger sits on the passenger seat then the light stays off. Jiggling of wires underneath the seat do not fix the problem.
Dash board air bag light came on and remained on. Took to a mechanic who stated it was an error code that was not longer active. A sensor must have set it off, but there was no longer a problem. A few weeks later airbag light came on again. Took vehicle to hyundai dealership who stated occupant classification system (ocs) or sensor that was part of system registered an error at some point in the past few days and that is why the light went on. They stated there was no longer an error, but that the sensor must be going bad and would need to be replaced before it failed. Reason being, once the sensor failed, the air bags (at least passenger air bag, potentially whole system shut off so driver as well?) wouldn't deploy in the case of an accident because system would shut off as a result of a sensor failure. Dealership stated that sensor could not be replaced individually, but that the whole passenger seat cushion would have to be replaced. The sensor is part of the ocs system. The quoted cost for the part (seat cushion with electronic sensing system) would be around $1500 total ($1350 for the part, $150 for the labor). As of now air bag light not on, sensor hasn't failed yet. Once it does, need to replace if want air bag system to deploy. This seems like a very serious safety issue that should be addressed by a recall. I have read hundreds of customer complaints online that have the 2006 hyundai sonata with this problem and haven't had it fixed. As a result there are a lot of people driving around in a vehicle that some if not all of the air bags won't deploy in (and most if not all of them don't realize it disables the air bag). This design flaw could result in serious injury or death. All information i received in regards to airbag light issue was from the service department at a hyundai dealership. This issue needs to be investigated and a recall needs to be issued.
Oil leak from engine valve cover - left (front) side of 3.3 v6.this is directly above alternator. Eventually alternator fails due to severe oil/dirt contamination.first noticed when battery light comes on at idle, showing charging problem. By then damage is done. Valve cover must be replaced along with alternator or problem will quickly recur.*there is currently a recall for hyundai veracruz with same engine for the same problem. Sonata is not included, but a quick internet search shows this to be a common, well-known problem for many years.
It all started with 3 bad alternators. The alternator was replaced 3 times in 2 years all brand new alternators. In those 2 years the car had trouble starting in interments. Turning the key 5-6 times the car will eventually start. Recently the car's headlights, air conditioning, and radio turn off when the car is slowing by applying the brake. Computer prompted no code for a problem. I have read about these same issues with the same make, model, and year. What is the malfunction?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the headlights became extremely dim and limited the contact's visibility. The failure recurred whenever the headlights were activated. In addition, the heater and air conditioner fan failed to operate due to a short circuit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Air bag light on dash is illuminated and won't turn off.
On two occasions, while driving in the rain, the battery light turns on, the steering wheel locks and the car stalls. Once i stop and turn the car off and back on, it runs as normal. On three other occasions, the battery light will come on for a couple of minutes, steering wheel locks, but car still drives, then the seatbelt light flashes on for may 20 seconds, then all lights go off and the car drives back to normal. I have taken my car to the hyundai dealership on two occasions and they are unable to "duplicate" the problem, so no fix can be performed.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.when the front passenger seat was occupied, the warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off.the contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in the recall.the authorized dealer stated that the failure must be duplicated on-site in order for recall repairs to be made.the contact was concerned that the air bags may deploy.the vin and nhtsa campaign id number were unknown.the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
While driving my 2006 hyundai sonata v6 the battery light came on and the steering wheel malfunctioned ( the steering wheel locked).this happen when my son was driving as well.this is not the first hyundai sonata that this incident has happen.i have checked a hyundai forumwebsite only to discover that this is not unusual with hyundai. However, i was fortune, i was strong enough to manage the car off the to the sideof the road.
My sonata 3.3l v-6 engine with what appears to be a very common and dangerous problem.this vehicle seems to begin stalling and slamming into 3rd gear fail safe mode, luckily i have not been rear-ended due to this yet!i have read up extensively on this and found many with the same complaint on www.carcomplaints.com website.it appears many dealerships are aware as they have had vehicle in to be problem solved with what appears to be an electrical problem more so than a mechanical problem.after having my car into 4 different shops including a dealership the first time it happened with no fix and only a 'if we can't replicate the problem we can't fix it' response i get mad. We have ruled out everything possible; transmission, engine, relays, etc. For 4 months it has been in and out of shops trying to diagnose the problem. Which is happening so often now it is not safe and i am having to take out a loan to try and buy a new care. I cannot trade this in due to the problem.when it is running it runs great, until it slams into 3rd gear with no warming and you loose all acceleration or it dies completely. You can shut it off and restart it and it runs as if nothing happened, until it stalls again. The last mechanic having verified everything he was told to check has determined it must be in the computer. Some individuals said early on they had the computers replaces (at a big cost) only to have it happen again. My car is 10 years old and only has 118,000 miles on it.i hate having to get rid of this car but there is no way it is safe to drive in this condition.hyundai seems to be ignoring this complaint as no recall has been issued and no help in repairing the problem.too many cars at the aprx mileage with the same problem and leads me to believe a recall is in order or financial reimbursement for the months of repair to fix it should be made.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After having the car for almost 2 years with no problem the engine started to show that it was getting hot.i found that you could make the temperature go up and down just by adjusting the temperature of the ac.the car would run fine then the temp would red line in about 10 seconds and drop back to normal.after this happened a few times i took it to my local hyundai dealer ship.they changed every thing in the car from the dash cluster to the water sensor and every thing between.after 2.5 weeks they sent an engineer from there manufacturing facility to look at the problem and 2 days later they found the ground bad.i was given a loner car and they took car of all the issues under warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving at night, the radio and the headlights shut off without warning.the dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not provide a remedy.they have inspected the vehicle on five different occasions.the following parts have been replaced:the alternator, fuse box, computer, electrical harness, and the battery.the failure continues to occur.the current mileage is 15,000 and failure mileage was 9,000.
I only put 2 items but i have other campaigns in with same care but im driving the car and i loose power in car to everything like it was shut off at key then goes back on does it like 2 or 3 times a week i almost hit another car due to no power to brakes then car just goes right back on without touching anything other problems never heard back is the issue with a known problem with the gas tank leak due to the metal on top rusting and cracks plastic tank cause service engine light to stay on then the front suspension clunking since i bought it 2 yrs ago but dealership cant find nothing its the upper control arm my airbag light in driver cluster was on when i bought it dealer said they fixed it same day i bought it went for state inspect wouldn't pass the fuse was pulled so light stays off this car is a lemon they should repair or buy it back i put more in car in 2 years than what i paid for it so far and still needs more work.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 73,845. Updated 02/10/16*ljhad the car traded in updated 05/23/18
Low note horn failed at 94k miles. High note horn works, but is much less easily heard. The low note horn was also replaced under warranty on my mother's car, same year/make/model, at about 32k miles.
Car stalled and locked up three times while driving on a city street. Had the car towed to the hyundai service center and was told it is the abs control module that is malfunctioning. The abs module recall should have been expanded as i never had any problems with this vehicle until now.
That's the problem there is no serious event leading up to the problem. It is happening because theses cars are not built for safety. I have had my car for 5 months and there are some serious problems, hyundai and you all may not think so but it is. If it was your car that had all of these problems you would be complaining also. Problems that i have with my hyundai sonata: passenger airbag light on every time you crank up, airbag light in the dash board on, check engine light (sensors going bad in the car). If its not equipped for the car don't try something that's going to have people spending out of the pockets and then paying for a car also. Recalls on 06 hyundai sonata what's the purpose if it cant be fixed everything on the recall list is happening to my car. If i had a second chance i would not have bout that '!@#$% from hyundai.
My car is a 2006 hyundai sonata and last night my cars' headlights dim or shut off momentarily, the fan speed seems to drop for a second also but never shuts completely off. I noticed last night my tachometer would only go to a 1 at the lowest. It would go higher as i drove but never back down towards a 0 or 1.you could feel the harsh vibration as i sat at a stoplight while it rested at 1.i also noticed that it feels like the trans is slipping or something as i take off or try to turn. This is the first time i have ever experienced this with this car. This is extremely dangerous!! what if the gas pedal sticks or the lights go out while driving??? i have 2 small children and you bet i would sue or my family would on my behalf if anything happened to us as a result of hyundai not issuing some kind of recall.please address this issue asap as to avoid any future problems that could have been corrected by a simple recall.
During operation of the vehicle, when vehicle engine speed drops to approximately 1000 - 1100 rpm, headlights will dim or briefly shut off, radio will shut off, and interior fan speed will drop. This happens for approximately 1 second and is intermittent. From searches of the internet, this appears to be a common problem requiring replacement of the positive battery cable assembly. I do not understand why this has not been handled via a recall, especially since headlights dimming off or shutting off during night driving is extremely dangerous. This has happened on multiple occasions to this car. In addition, probably due to this voltage drop problem, several headlights, brake lights etc., have had to be replaced. This has already cost me several hundred dollars in troubleshooting and repair, prior to learning about the cable assembly.
The parking lights will automatically come on by itself when the car is off and there's no key in the ignition. I have returned to my car from work and the lights would be on draining the battery. In addition, while driving the parking lights will come on and go off as well as in the dash when the switch is in the off position. I have video but it's not downloading.
Oil leaked from valve cover onto alternator. Engine stalled and left me stranded on rural mountain road. Finally got towed home. Mechanic says it will cost nearly $1000 to replace valve cover gaskets and alternator. Car is 2006 hyundai sonata with 3.3l 6cyl engine. I believe that this is the same engine and same problem that prompted the recall on 2007 hyundai veracruz nhtsa campaign number: 14v415000. The existing recall should be expanded to include more hyundai vehicle models that exhibit the same problem.
My 2006 hyundai sonata has a design problem. The cup holder is level and next-to the gear shifter. When i brake, occasionally fluid from a beverage may fall onto and into the gear shifter. The shifter enclosure allows fluid to flow into it and collect around a connector providing electrical signals that end-up communicating to the car's computer'and then onto the transmission that i downshifted when i did not down shift. The result is i have to flip over to 'shiftrionic' mode because the car is performing like i put it in that mode when i did not. I try to upshift but it does not work properly'i end up being distracted trying to put the car in the right gear and the car ends up going faster than i intended.i generally don't notice the downshift until the engine starts roaring'.dropping into second gear especially on the highway is very unsettling. Again, i try to maintain my speed by pressing on the accelerator and attempting to upshift and it's very distracting. I have had a 'plus 5' driver rating for over 2 decades and i own two other cars and i never been ticketed with either car. But i recently have been ticketed twice with the sonata and in both cases the car down-shifted without my knowledge. The problem started sporadically about 2 years ago and initially i did not know the cause of the problem. It takes a little while for the beverage spill to create a shifter malfunction, so it's not obvious what is happening for a while.the problem is so common that there are videos on youtube to identify and address the issue. It is a simple but potentially dangerous design flaw.
I own a hyundai sonata 2006, and just before it got to 80,000 miles, the air bag light suddenly went on.it has stayed on for a week as of 9/25/10.i looked it up online and it seems many people have had this same issue with the hyundai sonatas and it is very costly to fix. I think this is a safety issue that should be looked into with hyundai, if it happens repeatedly.
Two weeks ago i had to replace the power window operator on rear passenger side door.today the power window on the rear passenger side window is not working and needs replacement.the bad solenoids on three door locks were replaced.both sun visors on the car were replaced due to malfunction.the cover on automatic car seat operators keeps on falling down.the cassette player in the car was replaced due to bad design of the original player.
The system warning lamps illuminated, then the engine shut off and would not restart. Evaluation showed that the alternator had failed and was covered with engine oil which had leaked from the front valve cover gasket onto the alternator. This failure is the same as nhtsa campaign number 14v415000, which covers another hyundai vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the key failed to turn after being placed in the ignition. The vehicle was dealer where it was found that the solenoid had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage and vin was unavailable.
I was driving my sisters car and noticed the headlights would dim and then come back on after a second.. I went to a gas station to get gas and a gentleman pulled in next to me saying he turned around to let me know my lights flickered dull to bright. He said a friend had the same problem in their sonata and had it to dealer many times and no fix. He said they traded for a honda. My sister loves this car and its paid for, but if this is a problem, is there a recall?
First of all the time and mileage are approximate. We experienced difficulty in turning off the parking/dashboard lights in our 2006 hyundai sonata. Flicking the stalk back and forth a few times would eventually turn them off. I asked my mechanic and called 2 local hyundai dealers and all agreed the only solution is to replace the entire fuse/relay box. After consulting a few hyundai forums i learned that this was a problem affecting some 2006 and 2007 hyundias and that owners were paying between $700 to $1200 to replace the faulty part. Many owners are upset that hyundai does not issue a recall. On monday, january 27, 2014 the stalk stopped working. A call to hyundai north america not only resulted in no help in finding out which fuse would disable the lights but also assured me that hyundai seems to expect the life of such parts to last just past the warranty expiration date. I decided to pull out the relay located under the dashboard which turned off the lights (among other things). The next day when my wife left work after inserting the relay back in, she couldn't get out of first gear and slowly things started to stop working such as the heated seat and the rear defogger. Once home, i disconnected the battery, waited a few minutes, reconnected the battery and road-tested the car. Everything worked normal; however, this is the only way to turn off the lights. On sunday, february 2, 2014 i bought a battery quick-disconnect and wired the other end to the existing hyundai positive battery cable. Now, while we wait weeks (possibly months) to have the money to get this part replaced, my wife will have to leave work and in a dark parking lot, reconnect the battery using this quick-disconnect tool. While the car sits at home and at her place of employment, it remains unlocked with no alarm, i can provide digital pictures of this along with other complaints about the car.
Electrical system outage including interior and exterior dimming lights, radio turns off/on, ac shuts off/on, dashboard lights come on and eventually turn on (engine, abs lights, etc...).this occurs every time i drive my car, 4-5 times in a 10-15 minute drive.usually happens at lower speeds, when decelerating/accelerating, but not consistently.air bag light has been on for last 3 months.air bag light issues couple yrs ago and took to dealer for recall issue, attributed to a sensor issue, which seemed to fix it until recently. Had alternator replaced 3 months ago, without improvement.3 mechanics unable to identify cause.very frustrated!otherwise car has done well.this should be recalled and fixed, as i've noticed many other similar complaints.
Electric stabilization randomly turns off on its own and wont turn back on, the low tire pressure light has never come on, i've had 2 flats, and several really low air tire moments; this happens regularly. I thought it was covered by the last recall but when i got the last one i took my car to the dealership to get the recall taken care of they said my car wasn't affected by the recall.
About 2-3 years ago, the air bag warning light on the console began to illuminate and turn off intermittently without apparent cause or pattern, until it reached a point of staying on all the time.to me, this indicates an electrical problem.i have not had this problem diagnosed specifically, although at one point, my mechanic mentioned off hand that i had a broken seat belt, but, after i looked them over myself, all seat belts functioned perfectly fine, so i did not replace any of them.this may be the cause of the warning light, however, research has shown that this warning light may be on for any number of reasons, and most cases involve expensive and unreliable repairs, and the problem re-occurs without reason.because of this, i have elected not to pay to have it "fixed."it has not been a problem until this year, when my car only barely passed inspection (prior inspectors have apparently never had a problem with it).reading further, i am even less inclined to fix it - spending $1500 on a repair that has reports of re-occurrence on a 7-year-old vehicle seems silly.however, i'm lodging the complaint here anyway.i have not attempted to get a dealership or manufacturer to diagnose or fix the problem.
The whole electric system in my 2006 sonata is isn't working. Especially the lights over the last 3 year we have had this car, we can't count how many lights bulbs we have replaced. The dash board light comes on and off when ever it feels. We thought that we had warranty but we don't, it should be a recall on their electric system because i heard a lot of complaints about hyundai.
A red light appeared on my instrument panel that stated "air bag" and continues to stay lit when vehicle is driven.i am not sure if it is an airbag or sensor malfunction with the vehicle.i am making an appointment with the dealership today to have the vehicle checked for this issue.
Air bag light stays on. Dealer unsure of cause. Suspects sensor in seatbelt. May prevent airbag from deployment.
This sonata had electric problems from the very beginning (climate control, light bulbs, brake lights, side mirror control, window control, cabin lights, etc.). Most of the light bulbs have been replaced many times either by the dealer when it was still covered by warranty or by myself. The most recent round of replacement was on july 3 for the passenger side headlight, driver's side turn light (yellow) and rear left back off light. I finally started to question if the fuses were misplaced. After checking carefully the fuse types and labeled specifications of both the engine and cabin fuse panels, i found three fuses in the cabin panel were not the same as the owner's manual described. They are (wrong fuses in the parentheses): fs19 20a (25a), fs6 10a (15a), and fs5 25a (20a).i rearranged all three fuses according to the specification on the owner's manual (p. 6-41). Hyundai should be legally and financially responsible for these problems, which occurred during the assembly but led to countless frustrations and even safety problems when those lights were down frequently.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata, at 100,000 (hwy miles) the front upper control arms became squeeky and detatched from the rubber bushings, making a horrible ride and clunking sound when i would put the car into gear.this problem makes the car bouncy and unstable.there is also a knocking or loud clicking sound in the engine at crusing speeds, when i barley push the gas pedal.it sounds like the air intake control valve. It goes away when i accelerate.the radio and cruise control electornics seem to work only when they want too!
Esc and abs light, shifter control.
2006 hyundai sonata 3rd brake light housing has a design problem which does not allow for the bulb to be replaced by the owner. Of course short life bulbs are used so the light burns out quickly. Hyundai's solution is to bring the car into a dealership and pay around $75 for them to take out the tray between the seat and window to get to the bulb to replace.consequently, with the strains of the economy most people have to choose to not replace the bulb. A proper design would have allowed the car owner to replace the bulb. This problem started back in 2008.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, while accelerating, the speedometer displayed various gears being shifted and there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,596.
While driving, the damper pulley seperates and the power steering fails along with the water pump and the alternator.this damper as it is called is a device that drives all the belt powered devices on the engine.i asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and the reply was no.how can a power steering failure not be a recall?when you are turning and the power steering fails i would say the majority of drivers would not be able to steer the vehicle out of this situation.look online and view all the places that list this problem.this is a big safety issue the vehicle steers very hard and is difficult to control.
Headlights dim momentarily, radio goes off momentarily, passenger seat side kick panel relay goes "ticking" momentarily, car jerks momentarily when gas pedal is applied and gear is changed from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 when i just start my journey (i.e. Just start the engine and start driving, usually). If gas pedal is released while any or all of these are happening, abs, brake and esc warning lights come on and stay on the dashboard. These warning lights remain on till the next time i start a new journey and will only go off if the problems mentioned above don't happen as the gear changes from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3. I've been to a hyundai dealer countless number of times. Alternator and battery has been replaced. Ground wires have been checked. They have no clue what is wrong with the electrical system. Please fix this. It has been a known problem and still is creating problems for hyundai sonata owners.
Under regular driving conditions the brake pedal would become so hard that they could not be pressed down, the speed would decline to 5 miles per hour and the car would start smoking. The abs and esc light would come and wouldn't go off until car is turned off. This s due to a faulty abs hecu unit (hydraulic and electronic control unit) and the right front upper control arm. I contacted hyundai who wouldn't pay the dealer to fix my 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 with 65,263 miles. They advised that the isn't under warranty, however, the abs hecu unit is faulty. This is a safety concern for myself and fellow drivers.
This is the second repair of buckle assy- front (first repair was performed in 2009). I paid for the second repair on 6/25/14 as the maintenance manager said it was a one-time recall and would not be covered under warranty. (part: 88840-0a000-qs) needed it done for safety so i paid; but, it bothered me that it was a recall and i had paid nearly $260. I called the dealership after the first of the year (2015) and after talking to a couple of people found there was an extended warranty that should cover the cost. After numerous calls, mailing invoice with check number, faxing same on 3/20/15, i got a phone call today requiring me to upload a file to a particular website. I called and went thru 2 more people, one of whom had my hard copy invoice document in hand, could not enter my personal info. (phone #, address, email address) and, was not in the dept. That handled the "campaign" refund; she transferred me to "sweetie" who still insisted i must create a jpg file of my invoice to post to the new website. (i am 62 but figured it out, others won't. I have doggedly pursued my refund but hyundai is making it nearly impossible (which i told them). Today is 4/20/15. Waiting for next ridiculous requirement. Too many phone numbers and websites to list here. Also had valve cover oil leak repaired on 6/25/14 and based on a complaint seen on this site, i am waiting for a second occurrence. Installed 22453-3c110 gasket-rocker cover lh, replaced valve cover gasket.we can complain all day but nobody is streamlining the recall repair process. At least i finally discovered this website which i am saving to favorites.
Under normal driving, vehicle suddenly sputtered a bit and then the check engine light and electronic stability control light came on. The car then would barely move over 15-20 mph. We found out that these are the classic symptoms of a tps issue, for which hyundai issued tsb 10-fl-010. We have had the vehicle at the dealership for all of the recommended repairs from that tsb twice with no resolution to the problem. My concern is that this problem occurs randomly and without warning. At least twice it has occurred on the interstate, and i felt we were lucky to get off to the side without another car running into us. I am extremely worried that the next time this happens we won't be as fortunate, and someone can be seriously hurt. This is also a very common issue with hyundais. Frankly, i would not be surprised if someone has already been hurt because of this. I am also surprised hyundai has not issued a recall or found a better solution to this problem. I believe this is a very serious problem and urgent safety issue. In fact, we would like to get rid of the car, but we cannot afford to buy another car, nor am i too keen on inflicting this problem on some other unsuspecting person thinking they are buying a good, reliable car. Please try to pressure hyundai to come up with a better solution.
In 12/21/09 airbag system light kept coming on.took it to the dealer. They stated chip related to air bag system under the passenger seat was broken and i was not covered under warranty.invoice # [xxx] (dennis hyundai of dublin) repairs estimated at $500 to $900. Called hyundai with a complaint.the service manager then called we had a meeting.i paid $ 175.03 to replace the chip.they also repaired passenger seat per nhtsa recall 13v-354 (note the recall repair only worked for about a year).after the warranty expired i took the vehicle to both the dealer and local repair shops.the airbag light would come one and then sometimes when i stopped reset its self or the dealer/repair shop could reset the light.the electrical wiring system started to act up after the 60,000 mile warranty period expired. The abs light comes on then goes off the radio will come in loud the get quiet.the constant however is the airbag system light. I had the seat belt (driver side) changed (twice) in 2011 as the first replacement in did not work.the airbag light was off for a short time and then came back on.it will not reset so the airbag light is always on. I have always felt this problem should be covered by hyundai. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthe steering wheel became very difficult to steer while turning right. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that water got onto the steering belt and caused the failure. The contact felt that there was more of an issue because they were unable to shift the vehicle out of drive and into park when they attempted to park. The failure and current mileages were 25,651... Updated 08/15/12 the consumer stated the battery light illuminated as well. Updated 08/21/12
During cold starts battery & seat belt lights come on.also, power steering seems to not work.this happened several times.the alternator & battery were replaced, but did not correct the problem.dampener pulley replaced & corrected the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was hard to start and once started, it was resistant to be turned off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that a fuse in the junction box within the steering wheel had blown and needed to be replaced. The dealer could not replace the failed fuse and had to replace the entire junction box. The manufacturer advised the contact that the junction box was not under warranty and provided no assistance. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 85,000.updated 10/11/12*ljupdated 10/15/2012
I had 2006 sonata esc light popped up and suddenly my accelerator pedal stopped working my car was idealized to the speed of 20mph i was on the interstate i was just saved to meet an accident. Fuse box started heating and it burnet i shutoff engine and then stayed their for a while and then i went back home. I thought only my car has this problem but there are many more cars with the same problems i am not using my car since i changed tps assembly breaklight switch fuse but still, problem resist this may cause a big accident. Please look after this safety problem.
Passenger airbag off indicator works normally except under the following conditions concerning the front passenger seat:1. Passenger seat is occupied - indicator is off.2. Passenger temporarily leaves seat - indicator is on.3. Passenger returns to seat - indicator remains on.4. Indicator remains on until the ignition switch is turned off and then on.obviously, the passenger is in mortal danger if the passenger airbag off condition escapes notice under these conditions.i asked service personnel about this and the answer was, " oh, that's normal."it may be "normal" but it is dangerous design or an error.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating the passenger side airbag was inoperative.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the problem, but was unable to determine the exact cause of the air bag light illumination.the problem persisted, and the manufacturer was alerted.the drivers side door didn't lock automatically. Updated 11/21/06.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the drive gasket was leaking onto the alternator and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 59,158. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact attempted to start the ignition; however, the key would not turn when positioned in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six different times and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact notified the dealer and scheduled an appointment to possibly repair the ignition defect. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
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.
On march 9th, 2015, i was driving home from work after picking up my infant daughter from daycare when several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard of my 2006 hyundai sonata; the airbag, abs, and esc off warning lights.in preparation for the upcoming left turn into my neighborhood, i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and coast to the intersection. The cruise control did not disengage. I applied more pressure to the brake pedal to slow down, but upon releasing the brake the vehicle returned to the set cruise speed. I now applied as much pressure as i possibly could to the brake pedal and the cruise control set light did not disengage. The sonata downshifted and revved up to 4k rpm attempting to overpower my braking. At this point it was too late to avoid the intersection. I placed the car into neutral and swerved to avoid hitting an oncoming vehicle and median, at the turn.the sonata spun out and came to rest in the oncoming traffic lanes after overshooting the turn.i verified my daughter was uninjured then proceeded to drive the sonata, at idle, the remaining 1/8th of a mile to my house.after arriving at home, i visited hyundai's and the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle recall information web pages and found no recalls regarding my sonata's vin.
Air bag light in instrument panel remains on at all times. Esc indicator turns off at random times while driving. Rear suspension knocks when fuel tank is low (i.e. Near empty).
"esc off" light is "on" and can't be reset. Hyundai has numerous complaints about this failure of a safety related system and doesn't seem interested in repairing what is a systemic deficiency. I think a recall is warranted.
My electronic stability control (esc) and abs lights come on while braking even after recall was corrected for the stop lamp switch. Brake lights do not illuminate consistently either.
Takata recall. My 2006 hyundai sonata has not been starting everytime. I've had it tested along with the alternator, battery, fuses, relays, and starter, everything else is fine. It doesn't matter the weather or what you do to start it ( wiggle the shifter, play with the lights, turn ignition slowly) it starts sometimes with no problem at all and others it will leave me waiting anywhere from 10 minutes to am hour.
Lights across instrument cluster will not go off including: esc off, check engine, airbags and abs. There is also a visibility issue regarding the sun visor on the driver side. These are all issues that i have seen many other people are having as well and are potentially dangerous.
After driving about 5 to 10 miles my esc off censor comes on & does not go off by pushing esc button ,until i turn off vehicle.
My vehicle lights for the ecs system, seat belt and airbag keeps illuminating.i took it to hyundai here in jacksonville and was told that a diagnostic for $94, would need to be done to see why the esc light is on. The air bag light will go off when the seat cushion is recalibrated but, something is wrong with my seat belts(both), so it will stay on and therefore the air bags will not deploy on impact, i pray that i don't get into any accidents till i find out what the problem is.why aren't the seats belts part of the recall for the airbag system?they work inconjunction with each other.the esc was suppose to have been fixed in 09 but here it is 2014 and the same thing is happening again, the same problem as before.i have to pull over turn the car off and wait a minute to restart it only to have the light come on again once i start to drive.what is wrong with this car, it is suppose to be safe.
Vehicle skids of road and the esc light came on. The light has been on since and its not going back. The back wells are making funny noise and vibrates at speed of over 50mph.
All of a sudden the esc off light turned on my vehicle. Took it to the dealer for inspection and found that there is a problem with the g sensor and esc module. Researched in the net and found that this issue was reported multiple times in the past for similar models. The cost of replacing the piece from out of pocket is outrages and need help in getting attention from the manufacturer to address this manufacturing defect.
I turned the car on and the dashboard lights indicated all affected parts listed above went on. Drove the car for 3 miles and shut it off for 2 hours. Turned the car back on and had the same problem. I've read many owners with the same issue, but haven't seen a resolution thisproblem. This is a very serious issues god forbid the air bags don't eject in a accident. What do i do??
I had 2006 sonata esc light popped up and suddenly my accelerator pedal stopped working my car was idealized to the speed of 20mph i was on the interstate i was just saved to meet an accident. Fuse box started heating and it burnet i shutoff engine and then stayed their for a while and then i went back home. I thought only my car has this problem but there are many more cars with the same problems i am not using my car since i changed tps assembly breaklight switch fuse but still, problem resist this may cause a big accident. Please look after this safety problem.
Stop lamp switch was replaced under recall in sept 09.same part went again in approx july 2011. Charged for diagnostics and replacement of stop lamp switch 1429 ckr $79.95 and 1 93810-sk000 switch asm$6.60 for a total of $86.55. Dealer, motorworld of wilkes barre, pa indicated that i already had recall done so i would have to pay for this repair.i also own a 2011 sonata and had to have the same part replaced two months ago (under warranty).seems like there is still a problem with this part.
2006 sonata: the esc abs light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. If i shut the car off and re start, the dash light goes out sometimes; may return the next time i start the car..
Car stalled and locked up three times while driving on a city street. Had the car towed to the hyundai service center and was told it is the abs control module that is malfunctioning. The abs module recall should have been expanded as i never had any problems with this vehicle until now.
I was at a stop light and zero speednotice my abs and esc light comes on time to time . And notice my lights go out from time to time in the back stop lights.
After a visit to my local dealership, i was informed that my esc system - unit is in failure mode. Manufacturer informed of "defective problem" concerning their product.consumer should not be responsible for costs related to replacement repair. $3000.00 > this is a serious safety hazard, in which hyundai corporation should issue a "recall" of years 2006-2009, models that are in "failure mode" as per dealership today
When i turned my car on i noticed check engine light was on and also the esc button was illuminated also. I tried to get out of my parking spot and my car wouldn't drive more then 5 miles and hour. Can you tell me what is wrong with my car and if there's a recall on whatever the problem is. If i have to go to the dealer how much will they charge to fix it.i would also like to know why my dealer doesn't notify me when there are recalls in my vehicle. Thank you so much.
Esc light com's on randomly causing car to decelerate becomes hard to steer and car looses power. Have had various things done to car but it continues to happen randomly. Diagnostics from different mechanics indicate electrical problems am told care is unsafe to drive at 83,000 miles. This should be a recall2006 hyuandi sonata
Esc sensor would light up on and off.took it to mechanic and they could not find problems with the vehicle.reset the sensor.the esc goes on and off all of the time.it will stay on for a month and then not be on for 2 months.this appears to be an ongoing issue from other boards that i have seen.this needs to be fixed.
My vehicle was moving upon coming to a stop. I tried the brake system but my car wouldn't stop and caused an accident. That's what i remember.
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.
The esc off light turned on by itself. When pushing the button for the esc off, nothing happened. A few days later i noticed a minor stutter-step of the car's forward motion with a slight grinding noise, and the esc off light was illuminated again. The esc off light stayed illuminated. When i arrived at my destination, i shut the car off then turned it on again. The esc light was no longer illuminated.august 27, 2014, i left my car at the dealership and proceeded to work, they "found damage to left-front wheel speed sensor and left-front tone wheel. They also stated both the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel need to be replaced before further diagnosis could be performed.august 30, 2014, i was traveling at approximately 40 m.p.h. When traffic ahead began slowing. I applied the brakes and the car didn't just stutter & grind, it was like one side of the vehicle wasn't braking at all and the other side was breaking hard. The car jerked side to side for a short distance then seemed to right itself. The esc off light was now illuminated again. If i had been traveling any faster, or in heavier traffic, this certainly would have caused me to have an accident. I feel this is a design flaw, not an error on my part as the consumer, and believe this to be a life and death safety issue. My brakes have never been worked on and there's no logical reason for the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel to be damaged.
The esc off indicator light goes on and off at start of vehicle. Hyundai needs to do a recall on this issue as i am not the only one having this problem.this is a very costly repair.
I went to my car to get a blanket and noticed that my brake lights will not turn off and my esc off light is on.
Ecs warning light along with check engine and abs warning lights came on when turning key in ignition.this has happened twice since, with esc and abs warning lights coming on while driving.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the rear passenger side brake light failed to illuminate after being replaced several times. Furthermore, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. Ken garth hyundai (10770 auto mall drive, sandy, utah 84070) was made aware of the failures and requested that a diagnostic be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car hesitate to start. Once on esc off light is on and you can go any faster than 15mph. If you turn the car off and crank it again the light goes off but you can go pass 2500 remember or else it bucks and jerks and engine revs but you can't increase your speed.it has the same symptoms of recallfor the 3.3 like engine, but hyundai will not fix it because my engine is 2.4l. I just bought the car from hyundai on april 25, 2015.
Casual driving just proceeding from a stop sign and suddenly esc flashes and steering got stiff and brakes seemed to stutter and grinding sound without my pressing of brake.had costly repair done at hyundai dealer and exactly 12 months later same problem. The esc seems to be an issue and does interrupt normal driving even if the esc is off.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the esc warning indicator was constantly illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v316000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 121,000.
I was driving on the highway, going about 60 mph, and suddenly the esc off light came on andi could not able to switch it off with esc control button. Its quiet frequent now whenever car touches 60 mph and sometime it automatically comes within city driving 30-40 mph. I have taken my vehicle to wheel works for the checkup and they suggested to get it checked with dealer as it could be a sign of a bigger problem.i have also read several forums and come to know that many consumers are facing similar problem and it could be related to accelerator pedal or brake pedal. This is also known problem to hyundai but they are not doing a recall for this known problem. Please help in assisting on this problem and your urgent action will be appreciated.
Earlier in the day when i was driving with my nephew and sister, the esc light came on. The next time i drove it, the light did not come on and was not on at the time of this incident. I was driving in my neighborhood, turning a corner, when i heard a loud clunk from the driver rear side. I stopped and saw a large rusty metal piece had detached from the frame on that side and was dragging on the road, the wheel was tipped out wobbly. I knew it could not be driven. I called aaa and had it towed to a local garage. Due to holiday weekend, my husband saw the mechanic on monday 7/8/13, who diagnosed it as a rear subframe corrosion and failure. He advised us to check for a recall as he was familiar with a prior front frame recall a few years ago. He had other repairs ahead of us, so we had it towed to our mechanic 15 miles away. When our mechanic got it on the lift we were told the damage was very severe: the rear end was rotted, needing removal/replacement of rear crossmember, 2 upper and 2 lower arms, l/r upper control arm and joint, with rear shocks and mounts, and alignment.we called hyundai regional office, opened case # 5870260. The agent reported no recalls and this was not under warranty, but he stated he was "very familiar" with this type of problem in other years and models. He advised contacting the dealership, as they may be able to do something. (herb chambers of auburn, ma.) the service manager at the dealership advised us to have it towed to them at our expense (40mi.) his lack of empathy and telling us that hyundai would take little or no responsibility for repairs, outside of a recall, prompted us to have our mechanic do the work. Repairs were done with hyundai factory parts, ($2,640 including labor). We are convinced that the vehicle has a defect which could have caused a crash, serious injury, and/or death had it happened in any other circumstance.
I received notification from my dealership that my rear disc brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata needed to be replaced (pads, rotors).my car currently has 56k miles on it, and any car i've ever owned never need a rear brake job (pads only) before 100k miles.the front disc brake pads were just replaced in november, and during that visit the technicians stated that all brakes (after the job) were fine.additional issues with car, repaired during recall:esc light displayed on dashboardabs light displayed on dashboardairbag light displayed on dashboard
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle would also accelerate and decelerate independently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v316000 (electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the brake switch but the failure recurred. Additionally, the warning lights for the air bags, brakes, and battery were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the electronic stability control module and the sensor box to the esc would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later noticed that the vehicle was smoking as it stalled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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.
While turning corners the engine shuts down and unable to turn steering wheel. Restart car and it works again. Has happened numerous times. Airbag light has been on continuously. Brake lights replaced freq. Cruise control no longer works. Esc light comes on intermittently. Had to use shift lock release numerous times for 2 days at a time. I am unable to put the car into reverse or park and i have to use the shift lock release to move the gears. Heat and air conditioner stop working a few seconds at a time. Engine light comes on for a few days at a time. If i hit the brakes hard the esc light will come on and do not go off for days. Cigarette lighters replaced and one still will not work. Head lights dim intermittently. I have brought back to dealership many times and have spent hundreds of dollars and time off work and problems return quickly.
Esc/abs lights came on while driving and was hard to control the car acceleration was hard and braking seemed to go down low enough to scare you. I made it home the lights went off but back on another doing the same thing happened where acceleration seemed to be dragging anf brakes felt low this is dangerous and now i do not drive it since these lights come on often. I had the car checked and dtccodes show multiple code for abs, esc, airbags all of which have been fixed but that did not help the esc/abs light still come and make braking/acceleration hard at times.
The brakes started locking up going down the road not allowing the car to travel anymore and pulling to one side. Had to wait for the brakes to cool down and they still did this again. Replaced all brake calipers, rotors and pads and was fine for about 6 months and now is doing it again. Now the esc off light came on and will not turn off.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic stability control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Driving on highway from a family event doing 65 miles an hour. Experienced extreme instability. Esc light came on dashboard making us think problem was electronic. Continuing at a reduced speed, the car continued to dart to left. On a highway off ramp, the car darted toward the left hand guardrail, with rear tire squealing. We were still 50 miles from home. Limped the car home to bring to our mechanic. We took it to firestone in ct. The mechanic put it on the lift and inspected it. Found it to have extensive corrosion on the subframe in the back end. We could of been killed. He told me not to drive the car until the problem was fixed.
Under regular driving conditions the brake pedal would become so hard that they could not be pressed down, the speed would decline to 5 miles per hour and the car would start smoking. The abs and esc light would come and wouldn't go off until car is turned off. This s due to a faulty abs hecu unit (hydraulic and electronic control unit) and the right front upper control arm. I contacted hyundai who wouldn't pay the dealer to fix my 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 with 65,263 miles. They advised that the isn't under warranty, however, the abs hecu unit is faulty. This is a safety concern for myself and fellow drivers.
The speed sensor telling me speed doesn't work saying i'm going 0 the car it's self will not go out of park into drive can't drive the vechile, the abs light keeps coming on the ctrl light keeps coming and doesn't come off the air bag light doesn't shut off check engine light came on and car almost drove me off the road and into windshield all in 2 days and before that was fine it's always has been taken care off and manage and unknown problems happened all at once where i haven't been able to drive it for 2 months
Electric stabilization randomly turns off on its own and wont turn back on, the low tire pressure light has never come on, i've had 2 flats, and several really low air tire moments; this happens regularly. I thought it was covered by the last recall but when i got the last one i took my car to the dealership to get the recall taken care of they said my car wasn't affected by the recall.
The esc off started just lighting up out of no where then staying on till i restarted the vehicle now the air bag light is staying on after i start the vehicle what could be causing this to be happening? also it the esc happens while in motion and the airbag happened with car was stationary.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata 3.3. I started my car one morning and had no acceleration in the gas peddle. I turned the car off got husband and we restarted it and had no problem. I then took a trip to houston a few weeks later and again had the problem happen to me a few times there. I did not know what to do and had to return home. I called the dealership in houston and they said it would be a minimum of $100 dollars or more to just see what was wrong. My husband said to bring it home and we will check on it. On my trip home the esc off light kept coming on and i lost acceleration while in motion on interstate 10. This happened to me many of times on the return trip home. When it went out on me, several times i had to coast to the side of the road and 3 times nearly got hit in the rear and 1 time was seriously almost rammed in the rear while on the side of the road letting the car rest before restarting it. The most terrifying moment was going over the bridge in baton rouge, la. And the esc off light kicked in and i lost acceleration and there was no side road to pull over on. I had to come to a complete stop to turn off the car and restart it 3 times before the esc off light went off and i again had acceleration. Then about 20 miles outside of metairie, la. Where i was heading, it started sputtering. The rpms would go down and the car would pull back, then they would jump up and the car would jerk forward. I finally made it to my destination what is normally a 4 1/2 hr drive turned in to a very stressful and fearful 8 hr drive. I did look up on google about 2006 sonata's and esc off light and found many off people having the same problem. I am putting the car in the shop tomorrow morning. I read of a woman having this problem and her car accelerating on her and plunged into a tree. This sounds to me a serious matter and seems it is going to be extremely expensive to fix when it seems to be a manufactures defect and should be fixed by hyundai.
My esc light and engine light keeps coming on i have to disconnect my battery to reset everything for my car to move. When the esc light is on my car does not move.when i'm drivingthe light will come on too and my car dies. This is very dangerous .
I have been having the abs/esc light come on periodically but usually when i turn the car off and back on again the abs/esc light would go off. But now my check engine light is on as well as the abs/esc light. The check engine light stays on but the abs/esc light does not come on until i hit the brakes for the first time while driving. Hyundai sonata 2006 3.3l v.6.
That's the problem there is no serious event leading up to the problem. It is happening because theses cars are not built for safety. I have had my car for 5 months and there are some serious problems, hyundai and you all may not think so but it is. If it was your car that had all of these problems you would be complaining also. Problems that i have with my hyundai sonata: passenger airbag light on every time you crank up, airbag light in the dash board on, check engine light (sensors going bad in the car). If its not equipped for the car don't try something that's going to have people spending out of the pockets and then paying for a car also. Recalls on 06 hyundai sonata what's the purpose if it cant be fixed everything on the recall list is happening to my car. If i had a second chance i would not have bout that '!@#$% from hyundai.
The car either accelerating or braking jerks as if it starts and stops on it's own.i am afraid of driving it. I've had it to the dealer a couple of times and my first complaint was that it jerked into gear. It didn't matter if reverse or forward. The check engine light will come on. The dealer replaced a shift sensor but that didn't fix the check engine light nor the stop and start at random times. When this happens the car slows way down and i barely can get it to go forwards. The last time it happened was at night. I pulled onto a street from a stop sign into traffic. I barely went half a block and had to pull into a driveway to get out of the traffic behind me. The esc light came on briefly on the dash. I looked at the off switch and it was illuminated. I pushed it off i think.the road was dry and there was no reason that turning at 5 mph would create a reason for such a reaction from the car. I only have 30k miles on the vehicle. It should not be doing this.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 02/10/16*lj
The "esc off" light on the dashboard display on my hyundai sonata 2006 model keeps coming up intermittently. I checked and did not find any open recalls on this. According to my research on the web this seems to be a common hyundai issue / problem across different hyundai models including sonata, so i do not understand why hyundai has not identified the root cause and issued a recall to fix this. Is there some other common resolution for this that need to be carried out by members of the public in the interim?
The esc light is on always on my hyundai sonata 2006 gls.i did the recall on the abs light issue and that was fixed in 2017 but soon after that esc light is on and it will not go off.i had an issue with the brake light switch and was thinking that this issue has something to do with that but the dealer told me that i have a faulty yaw rate sensor and it would cost me 1200 for the repair.i found in many hyundai forums that 2006 has this issue and it has been repaired only if a complaint is registered.request you to act on this as its too much of cost to the customers.
Over the course of a few days, the driver's air bag light started to be lit continuously while an occupant was in the seat.initially, the light would come on and then go out after a few moments.however, after approximately a week of the on/off, the light then remained lit anytime the car was on.a few weeks later, the esc off light began to light up while driving the car.the light would come on while the car was in motion and would not shut off/turn esc on unless the car was stopped, turned off, and then back on.the issue has appeared sporadically, usually when associated with a turn.it has happened approximately 10 times thus far.
The esc comes on everyday i start the car then it comes off when the car is turned off completely.
Noticed a shimmy vibration louder than normal while driving to work on highway, upon exiting on main road heard very loud thump bang on left rear drivers side.i assumed it was a blow out as i couldn't steer the car (pulling to right) but managed to make into parking lot off the main.upon inspection left rear tire still on car not flat, but on a total slant approx 45 degree.i was very glad to be off highway however still this is a major safety issue.after towing to garage, mechanic called me later and said the entire rear sub-frame rotted and broke from car needing to replace everything suspension sub-frame, including control arms, and would need an alignment, he also said that's why my tires wore down quicker than usual due to suspension issue.i didn't contact dealer since car no longer on warranty, after checking the internet for used parts (could not afford new parts as mechanic's estimate was already at the $1800.00 mark)was surprised to see the hundreds of complaints already posted with this same issue. I did repair the car with a total bill (used/recycled parts) for $1567.00.i still did not feel safe driving this car.why would it take so long to have a recall...it is obvious this is a defect which could cause serious crash, fatality serious injury and should be covered by hyundai for repair or full reimbursement.
The escoff and abs lights illuminate once in a while. Intermittently, this problem also have the check engine light on. After over night or waiting for couple of hours and starting the vehicle it goes off.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
Issue for 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6(1)driving in san francisco area with respecting local traffic laws. (2)suddenly esc failed and engine lost its power. The speed of the vehicledropped to 15 miles/hour and was unable to accelerate more than 15 miles/hour. It caused a close chance of rear-collision accident.(3)dealership replaced with new parts.lasted 10 days and the problems have continued. The service advisor of cammisa hyundai explained to me, that they were unable to find the reasons for failures. No date for repair has been promised.
We bought our 2006 hyundai sonata on tuesday, july 19, 2005.we were driving on awindy road on saturday, july 23, 2005.we were unsure after just turning right from a stop sign of the correct direction so we were traveling relatively slowly for this road as we were looking at the mailboxes to seeif they were increasing in number.we were traveling at approximately 30 mph and in a left curve in the road.the brakes/wheels locked , there was some rubber screeching, and the back end of the car fish tailed. My husband thought to turn the esc button off on the car for the remainder of that trip. We were in contact with the hyundai dealership that evening.we went camping the next day (sunday) using our tow vehicle and we called to set up a time to get the car in.at the time my husband asked if they had any knowledge of any problems occurring like this and the person in the service department did a quick search and stated the he found none.when we returned home on wenesday, july 27,2005 my husband did some research on the computer and found some problems already linked to this car and this problem.i phoned your organization this morning and talked with them.i was advised to let you know that there is a nhtsa campaign id number of 05v316000.i took it to the dealership along with my frustration and complaints of this car even making it off the lot.in a 10 - 15 minute conversation i had with the service manager the chip was replaced , supposedly fixing the problem.
When i start up my car my car sounds like in grinds then it stops its the chain tensioner replacement
Oil pan rusting out. A lot of engine motor oil seeping out of entire oil pan. Professional mechanic states this is not normal wear and tear at this low mileage. Eventually oil will leak out causing engine to seize and fail.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver from the highway to a parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and observed flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
While driving, the damper pulley seperates and the power steering fails along with the water pump and the alternator.this damper as it is called is a device that drives all the belt powered devices on the engine.i asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and the reply was no.how can a power steering failure not be a recall?when you are turning and the power steering fails i would say the majority of drivers would not be able to steer the vehicle out of this situation.look online and view all the places that list this problem.this is a big safety issue the vehicle steers very hard and is difficult to control.
At approx. 79k miles, when vehicle was turned on you could hear a mild knocking noise, and then it would fade. Took to dealer they could not identify the problem. At approx. 96k miles vehicle was driving on highway and vehicle shut off. Could not restart. Towed the vehicle after wards vehicle started up and knocking noise got louder. The noise is now on all the time and has a cyclic knocking noise from the engine. Advised manufacturer of other problems with vehicle in july of 2015. The engine stall happed in mid aug of 2015. Had vehicle diagnosed on aug 27, 2015. I have uploaded that diagnosis. Dealer advised possible metal debris, but said i would have to pay addistional fees to determine the cause. The diagnosis states the same problems as the nhtsa campaign number: 15v-568 and hyundai campaign # 132. Loud tapping noise when running coming from bottom end rod. Need engine replaced. This was documented before the news broke out about the engine recall.
Vehicle was in motion on chicago city streets and temp gauge started to rise slowly and i began smelling anitfreeze. Later the temp gauge rose signigigantly the antifreeze began leaking heaily from beneath and smoke began rising from under the hood very heavily. Upon auto shop inspection the repairman noticed that the smoke was coming from an area by the engines' heating core rubber hoses. The repairman removed the heating core rubber hoses for inspection and found that the engines' heating core metal tubing nosles/nipples appeared as though they have been dipped in acid. The repairman concluded that heater coremetaltubing nosle/nipples severe corrosion is not normal wear or tear or a common automobile problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, attempting to make a turn when the vehicle made a loud revving noise. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and turned it off. The contact restarted the vehicle but it would not accelerate past the first gear. The contact turned the instrument panel light off and the vehicle was able to pick up more speed, but the contact was only able to drive automatically, not manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,354.
Ecs warning light along with check engine and abs warning lights came on when turning key in ignition.this has happened twice since, with esc and abs warning lights coming on while driving.
First, oil is leaking on alternator and area around,car needs a valve cover gasket, driver airbag light stays on, passenger sun visor wont stay up, the vehicle has 149000 miles on it.there are to many complaints for these subjects, a recall needs to be issued.
On lambda/lambda ii mpi series engines, engine oil can leak onto the alternator, which could affect charging system function and potentially cause the engine to stall and not restart. This would result in a loss of motive power as well as affect power braking and power steering system function, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.every make/model of vehicle that has this engine has oil leaks on the alternator and other critical components (i've replaced 3 alternators so far! ~$200 each! + labor!!!) yet only a certain year of the "vera cruz" received a recall because the cost to hyundai would be higher to fix this issue on all affected vehicles (azera, sante fe, and my sonata etc. Models)
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start.the failure occurred numerous times.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 61,116.updated 8/12/14 updated 08/22/2014
My wife and i purchased the vehicle on 10/11/2016 at j.d. Byrider of mansfield and noticed that there was a clicking type sound when starting vehicle. On 10/14/2016 while my wife was leaving work she went to turn the vehicle and it was very hard but managed to get home and woke me up, i then went out andviewed that the serpentine belt was very loose and that there was a pulley laying by the engine; jd byriderfixed the issue of pulley and belt; after we received the vehicle back we noticed that the clicking type noise was still there.
My sonata 3.3l v-6 engine with what appears to be a very common and dangerous problem.this vehicle seems to begin stalling and slamming into 3rd gear fail safe mode, luckily i have not been rear-ended due to this yet!i have read up extensively on this and found many with the same complaint on www.carcomplaints.com website.it appears many dealerships are aware as they have had vehicle in to be problem solved with what appears to be an electrical problem more so than a mechanical problem.after having my car into 4 different shops including a dealership the first time it happened with no fix and only a 'if we can't replicate the problem we can't fix it' response i get mad. We have ruled out everything possible; transmission, engine, relays, etc. For 4 months it has been in and out of shops trying to diagnose the problem. Which is happening so often now it is not safe and i am having to take out a loan to try and buy a new care. I cannot trade this in due to the problem.when it is running it runs great, until it slams into 3rd gear with no warming and you loose all acceleration or it dies completely. You can shut it off and restart it and it runs as if nothing happened, until it stalls again. The last mechanic having verified everything he was told to check has determined it must be in the computer. Some individuals said early on they had the computers replaces (at a big cost) only to have it happen again. My car is 10 years old and only has 118,000 miles on it.i hate having to get rid of this car but there is no way it is safe to drive in this condition.hyundai seems to be ignoring this complaint as no recall has been issued and no help in repairing the problem.too many cars at the aprx mileage with the same problem and leads me to believe a recall is in order or financial reimbursement for the months of repair to fix it should be made.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
It is having the same problems that the engines are being recalled for now.it is making tapping and pinging sounds.i have looked the vehicle and have seen people have been complaining about their 2006 hyundai sonatas doing the same thing.scrap yards have these cars there with blown engines.my son is having to pay on a loan on a car that he can not even drive.we have called the banks and insurance.it will cost more to fix the engine than what he owes.why are 2006's not being recalled also?
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic stability control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata, at 100,000 (hwy miles) the front upper control arms became squeeky and detatched from the rubber bushings, making a horrible ride and clunking sound when i would put the car into gear.this problem makes the car bouncy and unstable.there is also a knocking or loud clicking sound in the engine at crusing speeds, when i barley push the gas pedal.it sounds like the air intake control valve. It goes away when i accelerate.the radio and cruise control electornics seem to work only when they want too!
There is an existing recall for the hyundai veracruz (which also uses the hyundai lambada engine). There is an issue with the valve cover leaking oil onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. This happened to my car a year ago (approx), and i paid to have the repair done. The leaking issue is starting to surface again, which caused me to look online for how widespread this issue was.that was when i discovered the veracruz recall.
In jan. 2015 it was on a 100 mile highway trip. Upon arrival he noticed the engine developed a knocking noise. I found many 2.4l hyundai's with the same problem on the internet. The engine was made in indiana. It sounds the same as nhsta campaign #15v-568. It needs a new engine. I can't upload it, but i have video of the knocking.i believe the recall needs to be expanded to earlier years
I only put 2 items but i have other campaigns in with same care but im driving the car and i loose power in car to everything like it was shut off at key then goes back on does it like 2 or 3 times a week i almost hit another car due to no power to brakes then car just goes right back on without touching anything other problems never heard back is the issue with a known problem with the gas tank leak due to the metal on top rusting and cracks plastic tank cause service engine light to stay on then the front suspension clunking since i bought it 2 yrs ago but dealership cant find nothing its the upper control arm my airbag light in driver cluster was on when i bought it dealer said they fixed it same day i bought it went for state inspect wouldn't pass the fuse was pulled so light stays off this car is a lemon they should repair or buy it back i put more in car in 2 years than what i paid for it so far and still needs more work.
This vehicle was taken to the authorized service center of hyundaion october 29,2013 for the safety recallsreceived from hyundai motor america (nhtsa campaign number 13v-354 and failure of ocs recall by nhtsa).since the service personnel insisted to do 70,000 mile service i agreed and after 1 hour he called me and said there is a leak in the radiator hose. This car has always been serviced by authorized hyundai service centers and always had persistent problems like oil leaks (changed gaskets (paid$400), power steering leaks (paid $300), brake rotors problems which i had to pay $1300 to replace at 30,000 miles etc etc.this car comes with 10 year/100,000 bumper to bumper warranty that is fake.i had also paid ($1200) for an extended coverage for this vehicle when i bought this brand new. But hyundai did not honor it since it was a dealer package and that dealer no more exist.on october 29,2013 after the recall service i paid $400 since the service manager said he did all that is urgent for this car. Next day morning i found my car in a pool of multiple fluids.i decided to take it back to the hyundai dealer, but on the way the car was engulfed in smoke. I pulled over to the gas station which had a work shop, found that no coolant in the car. They filled the coolant and put a new clamp on the hose which was loose.i made a complaint to the hyundai motor americaafter 2 days. Case number is 6156086. Since then i escalated the case calling them several times, but no reasonable effort from there side to help me.on november 13, the car again burned and got engulfed in huge smoke when my wife was parking in the drive way after returning from work. (i have the video on my cell phone). Again i called hyundai america and they told me to contact the dealer. I called the dealer (hyundai of paramus)and they said the service manager will call back. But never did.
My 2006 hyundai sonata has the check engine and esc lights come on, then the car wont accelerate as well as the rpms will not move. The car coasts like its in neutral. And today was the last straw when it decided to do it while going down the road instead of just when beginning the drive.
Valve cover gasket and timing cover leaking oil on thealternator. Was fixed by a hyundai dealership in august 2013 for ~$1,800 (including an new alternator). Now experiencing the same oil leak onto the new alternator just over a year and a half later and less than 20,000 miles later. [xxx] 2006 hyundai sonata gls 3.3l v6. Why has there not been a recall for this and why are dealerships only trained to fix the resulting symptoms and not the underlying problem that caused the leak to start?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the harmonic balancer detached while driving on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,597.
The check engine light starting going on and off. Our 19-year-old daughter was driving on the freeway at night when the light came on and it started making a loud noise. She stopped on the side of the freeway, turned it off and never could restart it. The engine died. It blew a rod. The car had regular maintenance. We hadn't had any work done recently that could have led to engine problems. The mechanic said it had oil and he couldn't explain what happened.
Car hyundai sonata v6 2006 started developing engine noise when i was driving it in my parking lot after i made a turn.. Cyclic noise similar to the one mentioned in https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/hyundai-sonata-engine-failures-prompt-recall it has 104000 miles and is not low on oil. Mechanic says engine has to be replaced.. It's noise from inside the engine and dangerous to drive with it.
I heard really loud sound in the engine but there's no check engine light. After of few days of driving and the day i decided to bring it to the mechanic, few miles away from the shop the the loud noise in the engine is gone then check engine show up and the oil pan appears. The mechanic said it was the oil pump and they said there's a metal shaving inside the engine, when they drain the engine oil.
The brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata failed on me as i was driving. My car seemed to have not been working properly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal was in the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 11/18/15*lj
Oil leak from engine valve cover - left (front) side of 3.3 v6.this is directly above alternator. Eventually alternator fails due to severe oil/dirt contamination.first noticed when battery light comes on at idle, showing charging problem. By then damage is done. Valve cover must be replaced along with alternator or problem will quickly recur.*there is currently a recall for hyundai veracruz with same engine for the same problem. Sonata is not included, but a quick internet search shows this to be a common, well-known problem for many years.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a loud squeaky noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The techniciandiagnosed that the harmonic balancer was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 62,593.
Purchased this sonata used 3 months ago with 45,800 miles on it, drove it 4,000 miles and it developed a engine ticking noise which now has turned into a knocking sound at 1800 rpms goes away, then comes back at 2200 rpms.i contacted hyundai customerservice to establish a case number. The dealer has removed the oil pan and found shavings saying it needs a "short block" motor replacement at a cost of $5,800. Hyundai motor america denied the request for repair totally.i find that at 50,000 miles and being only the second owner, this motor had a defect that should be acknowledged as a defect and they should stand behind there product!this is my third hyundai, new 2005 and new 2007 and i'm seriously in the market for a new suv but if hyundai won't stand behind a costly defect like this they will loose a 10 year very loyal customer forever.
Under normal driving, vehicle suddenly sputtered a bit and then the check engine light and electronic stability control light came on. The car then would barely move over 15-20 mph. We found out that these are the classic symptoms of a tps issue, for which hyundai issued tsb 10-fl-010. We have had the vehicle at the dealership for all of the recommended repairs from that tsb twice with no resolution to the problem. My concern is that this problem occurs randomly and without warning. At least twice it has occurred on the interstate, and i felt we were lucky to get off to the side without another car running into us. I am extremely worried that the next time this happens we won't be as fortunate, and someone can be seriously hurt. This is also a very common issue with hyundais. Frankly, i would not be surprised if someone has already been hurt because of this. I am also surprised hyundai has not issued a recall or found a better solution to this problem. I believe this is a very serious problem and urgent safety issue. In fact, we would like to get rid of the car, but we cannot afford to buy another car, nor am i too keen on inflicting this problem on some other unsuspecting person thinking they are buying a good, reliable car. Please try to pressure hyundai to come up with a better solution.
The car was expertly maintained, followed the severe duty maintenance schedule. Never had a problem until 125,000 miles. Metallic debris in the crankcase caused the oil pump not to spray oil onto the connecting rod bearing causing a complete engine failure. This is the same thing that was recently recalled on the newer 2011-up theta ii. The theta i and theta ii are the exact same short blocks except for the theta ii's direct injection system. My mechanic who did the repair was very surprised since he always inspected my car annually and knew i used to be a mechanic and maintained all my cars like clockwork. The repair cost was $4,113.53, see attached invoice. The existing recall should be for all theta engine since 2006-up not just for the 2011-up.
Driving on the highway and my car just died out of no where took it to get looked at only to find out the engine died car got so hot it had to sit over night to cool. Also was driving one day and rook a turn amd my brakes wouldn't stop took it in and found out the entire brake line was corroded had to spend thousands to get it fixed.
The system warning lamps illuminated, then the engine shut off and would not restart. Evaluation showed that the alternator had failed and was covered with engine oil which had leaked from the front valve cover gasket onto the alternator. This failure is the same as nhtsa campaign number 14v415000, which covers another hyundai vehicle.
My vehicle was moving upon coming to a stop. I tried the brake system but my car wouldn't stop and caused an accident. That's what i remember.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, while accelerating, the speedometer displayed various gears being shifted and there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,596.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights did not illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the evap and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. On another day, the abs indicator illuminated and caused the brake lights not to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine oil leaked and damaged the alternator. A mechanic replaced the alternator but the oil leak was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the engine casing. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000 and the current mileage was approximately 100,000.
Oil leaked from valve cover onto alternator. Engine stalled and left me stranded on rural mountain road. Finally got towed home. Mechanic says it will cost nearly $1000 to replace valve cover gaskets and alternator. Car is 2006 hyundai sonata with 3.3l 6cyl engine. I believe that this is the same engine and same problem that prompted the recall on 2007 hyundai veracruz nhtsa campaign number: 14v415000. The existing recall should be expanded to include more hyundai vehicle models that exhibit the same problem.
I was driving home and slowed to let someone in front of me turn left into a grocery parking lot. The car suddenly started surging mad i could not stop it with the brake pedal all the way to floor. However, i did hit the car in font of me, with no damage to her car. I had popped the front right side of the bumper on my car. So we went on with our business when she found no damage to her vehicle. I had to turn the car off to stop the car from moving.i called the dealer glenn hyundai and told them of the incident, they in turn told me this would be nearly impossible for this to happen! it did happen!!they called me after receiving the vehicle via tow truck and told me the throttle was dirty and needed to be cleaned. So i told them go ahead and then about half hour later they called and said the car needed a throttle position assembly replaced. They had already charged me for the cleaning of the throttle, and then charged me to replace it also. Doesn't cleaning come with replacing the throttle assembly?i think this should be investigated and to see how many other hyundai's have had this problem. They supposedly contacted hyundai corporate usa, however, i have yet to hear anything from hyundai.i really hope all is safe now????
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that as soon as he started the vehicle, the engine would generate a rattling noise from the timing chain. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
Engine coolant leaks from the engine compartment unto the ground. Coolant began leaking 6 months after i purchased new 2006 hyundai sonata v6.leaking stopped and has now started leaking again.
Good morning!i am having problems with my sonata and i need assistance and advise.my vehicle has broke down with me on 3 occasions with the same problem.i am concerned because my warranty will be running out at 60,000 miles and i am concerned about my safety.the belt that goes from the a/c to the motor and the alternator continues to fray and burn up in pieces.at this point the car is inoperable.i was told by the hyundai dealership that they have replaced these belts with chain belts on the new sonata's because of this problem.everytime i have had it repaired they told me that it would not happen again and it has happened (3) times.i contacted the hyundai company last thursday and no one has contacted me or made an attempt to talk with me. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.marcia smith
Issue for 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6(1)driving in san francisco area with respecting local traffic laws. (2)suddenly esc failed and engine lost its power. The speed of the vehicledropped to 15 miles/hour and was unable to accelerate more than 15 miles/hour. It caused a close chance of rear-collision accident.(3)dealership replaced with new parts.lasted 10 days and the problems have continued. The service advisor of cammisa hyundai explained to me, that they were unable to find the reasons for failures. No date for repair has been promised.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while parking, she heard a loud popping noise. When she inspected the vehicle, she noticed that the compression pulley in the engine had broken. Because of the failure, the vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 71,000.
Heard small knock in engine, told it was standard fuel injector knock.at 43k, my husband driving on pa turnpike -- knock starts pounding.but no check engine light.as he is getting off to a rest area, knock goes crazy, engine starts smoking, and the check engine light comes on.engine overhauled, not replaced under warranty.three subsequent related repairs.2006 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicles stalled while driving between 45 and 55 mph.when the failure occurred all of the power steering and power brake functions malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twicefor diagnostic testing and they were unable to diagnose the failure. There were no error codes. Hyundai was also notified and stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. Case # 4011415 was filed by hyundai. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The current mileage was 51,500.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving at any speed. The check engine warning light would illuminate prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility for diagnosis. The mechanic advised that the main computer sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
2006 hyundai sonata. Uncontrolled acceleration when passing another car about55mph. Engine seemed to run away and brakes would not slow car. About 3 times this year. Taking car back to hyundai.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the contact stated that the noise was louder while making a turn with a passenger seated in the rear.the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions; the first time they were unable to diagnose the failure and the second time the dealer adjusted the rear suspension.the suspension adjustment failed to solve the failure.as of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,997. The dealer stated the front right door lock inoperable, passenger seat area makes a rattling sound, right trunk trim vibrates when vehicle in motion and hears knocking sound in the engine. Updated 10/23/07
When accelerating from a stop or slow turn, "check engine" and "esc off" light come on. The vehicle acts as if it is in neutral, with no gas power or brake control, but the car is running and all other electrical functions are working (windows, radio, etc). It shimmies and shakes. You have to coast to the side of the road and restart numerous times to get it to run properly. The check engine light remains on for several hours and then shuts off. This started about 6 months after i purchased the used car in 2006, and is intermittent but still has the problem. It will act up several times a day for months then nothing. This should be considered a safety issue, having to stop in single lanes with no shoulders, on railroad tracks, or intersections and restart numerous times to get it running again.took to merced ca hyundai they replaced tsp wiring, which did not help. Of course it appeared ok as it takes time for the problem to repeat.have been unable to return to shop, with the inconvenience of having to take time off work, drive 30 miles to the dealer,and pay for car rental. I live in a rural area and bought a fairlynew car to be reliable. This was not it.
My car is a 2006 hyundai sonata and last night my cars' headlights dim or shut off momentarily, the fan speed seems to drop for a second also but never shuts completely off. I noticed last night my tachometer would only go to a 1 at the lowest. It would go higher as i drove but never back down towards a 0 or 1.you could feel the harsh vibration as i sat at a stoplight while it rested at 1.i also noticed that it feels like the trans is slipping or something as i take off or try to turn. This is the first time i have ever experienced this with this car. This is extremely dangerous!! what if the gas pedal sticks or the lights go out while driving??? i have 2 small children and you bet i would sue or my family would on my behalf if anything happened to us as a result of hyundai not issuing some kind of recall.please address this issue asap as to avoid any future problems that could have been corrected by a simple recall.
Dt*: the contact stated, the cooling fan sensor malfunctioned, causing the hood and fenders to become extremely hot. The dealer has not called however the vehicle has not been inspected.
S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx.the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
A fire started in the engine of my two-month-old 2006 hyundai sonata after it had been parked for approximately five hours.on the night that this happened, i had driven my sonatathree hours from atlanta, ga to albany, ga and parked in my driveway at about 5:30pm.i subsequently ran a local errand and parked my car for the evening at 7:30pm.the car was parkedabout 2.5-3 feet behind my mother's 1994 chevrolet corsica.around 12:30 midnight, my next door neighbor was banging on my window, yelling, "you have to get out of the house, your car is on fire!"flames shot up 5-6 feet in the air and ignited the trunk of my mother's car.trees nearby were singed, and melted metal and rubber damaged the driveway. Thanks to my neighbor's quick action, the flames did not reach the fuel tank of my mother's car or our house, thereby averting a real disaster.the fire department extinguished the fire and determined that the fire started in the engine.it became clear that the local service center, manufacturer and insurance company were not the parties responsible for conducting the investigation into the exact cause of the fire.wider consumer awarenessof the nhtsa and the complaint-to-recall process will enhance safety by encouraging all parties to take appropriate action and responsibility.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mphthe engine and esc light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection.the technician from the dealer stated that the throttle position switch and the ecu software needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 75000.
My 2006 sonata v6 started sounding like a diesel when started after sitting for several hours.this clattering sound continues for 4-5 miles before subsiding.this started when the car had approx. 25,000 mi.i have had it in two different dealers for a total of 6 times.they changed the timing belt tensioner a couple of times, changed an ac reed valve, and last time replaced the valve lifters, which they said were badly worn.none of these efforts fixed the problem.it continues to get worse.i am taking it in again this week for try #7.
Occurred three days since purchase of new 2006 hyundai sonata 4-cylinder 4-door sedan. First occurrence was in summer of 2006. Second occurrence was in jan 2007 and most recent occurrence is on jan 28, 2008.problem occurred after car has been driving on highway for at least 30 minutes and coming to a stop before traffic light upon exiting highway ramp. Car stalled with battery and oil lights on and no power.
I purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata in october 2005.the vehicle has developed a high pitched whine at 60-69 mph (2,000 rpm).i have taken the vehicle to my hyundai dealership and they have been informed by hyundai engineers that the noise comes from a design flaw dealing with the variable intake manifold.they are apparently aware of this matter but are doing nothing to rectify it.the noise is loud enough and high pitched enough that it could and does cause a driving distraction.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues.the consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced.a few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the a/c was turned on.the manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the a/c/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued.the vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.
The timing chain tensioner on my 2006 hyundai sonata was defective and caused the chain to gain slack causing the engine to fail.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthat while driving 35 mph over a puddle of water, the battery warning light illuminated and she lost the ability to apply the brakes and the power steering assist malfunctioned. In addition, there was a slight hesitation as if the vehicle was attempting to stall. That was the second time the identical failure occurred. The dealer advised the contact that the failure could potentially have been caused by the belt getting wet but was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.updated 09/16-10 the crank pulley was replaced on a separate occasions. Updated 09/20/10
Dt*: the contact stated while at any speed on bumpy road conditions, the exhaust pipe sounded like it was coming into contact with the body of the vehicle.the dealership determined the vehicle was secure and nothing seemed to be hitting the body of the vehicle.the dealership also informed the contact three other vehicles were test driven and the same sound was present.an employee who worked at the manufacturer's factory informed the contact the fuel tank was hitting the body of the vehicle. Updated 10/11/06.
Dt*:the contact stated there is a subtle odor in the vehicle that makes the occupants ill.the vehicle was seen by the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.although the dealer did not detect an odor, the dealer suggested using an air freshener.
Dt*: the contact stated there was carbon monoxide infiltrating in the cabin of the vehicle causing headaches to the driver and two passengers.the contact measured 999 parts per million of carbon monoxide within the cabin.the service dealer could not find a solution for the problem.
In car thermometer not accurate. It is off by over 20 degrees. When the temperature dropped well below 0, nothing has been accurate.sensors have been cleaned, but problem still exist.
The drivers side visor made a cracking sound as it was lowered.now visor will not stay in the up position.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues.the consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced.a few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the a/c was turned on.the manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the a/c/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued.the vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000- air bags. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle stating that her vin was not included in the recall despite that the contact received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the recall. The sun visor labels also began peeling and the contact inquired with the dealer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v234000 (equipment: other labels) and was informed by the dealer that that the repair was previously performed. The dealer refused any additional repairs. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v377000 (seats: front assembly: recliner) and the dealer refused repairs under the recall, stating that the work had already been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that she never took the vehicle in for repairs under the recall. The contact also stated that when applying the brakes, the brake lights would not illuminate. She received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes) and when taking the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed again that the work had already been performed. The vehicle was not repaired for any of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
The safety labels on the visors have curled up and lost their adhesion to the visors making the labels unreadable. The vehicle was manufactured on 4/26/05. A nhtsa safety recall, campaign id no. 06v234000 was issued for this defect for vehicles built may 15, 2005 through august 2005. This recall was inadequate to include all affected vehicles. It should be expanded to include these earlier built vehicles.
Passenger seat belt takes several times to remain secured and locked. Headlights are not positioned properly. At night the road is barely visible and could very easily lead to a crash if not providing proper attention and focus to road.
When the car is parked and the key is out of the ignition the park lights stay on in the front and back, as well as the dashboard lights stay lit up. I have to unhook the battery to get them to turn off. As soon as i hook the battery back up the lights come back on.
The airbag light on the dashboard stays on and the passenger continuously blinks.i happened to click/engage the seat belt (with no one in the seat) and the passenger light goes off but the airbag lighton dashboard stays on.i do not know the exact date this started happening because my daughter drives it and she's going to colorado college in colorado springs. But today's date is 6/5/2017
My car started having problems in may that when i look them up, are listed as issues that have been recalled by hyundai yet when i contacted hyundai these were not open recalls on my vehicle.my abs/esc light comes on and off. If i turn my car off and re-start it then the light will be gone, only to come on again at some point when i'm driving. I just got new brakes in january and my brakes seem to be working fine. The only time i was concerned was during a road trip when the light was off, but came on when i slammed on my brakes on the highway.my air bag light came on around the same time the brake light started consistently coming on. This light does not go away.i have also been told that i have a back break light that is out yet when i took it to get a new bulb it was working just fine. Then the next day when backing up, i could see my car's reflection in a window and that light was out, indicating some sort of electrical short.to top it all off, my check engine light came on today and i will be taking my car in this afternoon to see what that is.my car is up to date on all maintenance. In the last 7 months i have had new brakes, new spark plugs, and a new battery. I'm not sure why these lights are on but it is very frustrating to see recalls for some of these issues, and they just aren't on my car specifically.
I was driving my sisters car and noticed the headlights would dim and then come back on after a second.. I went to a gas station to get gas and a gentleman pulled in next to me saying he turned around to let me know my lights flickered dull to bright. He said a friend had the same problem in their sonata and had it to dealer many times and no fix. He said they traded for a honda. My sister loves this car and its paid for, but if this is a problem, is there a recall?
I came home rurned the car off and got out. I looked and the brake lights was still on. I checked the lights to make sure i turned them off and they still won't go off.
2006 sonata now hasan intermittent electrical problem. These problems manifest themselves usually when the gas is not being applied, but not necessarily when the brakes are being applied. The headlights will go off and then come back on; the radio sometimes will go off and then come back on; the a/c fan sometimes sounds as if it has turned off and then comes back on; several times i noticed the esc light and abs light come on when the radio and lights and ac turned off and then came back on. At times these outages will occur when the turn signal is used.all these happenings have been reported to the hyundai service department but they say they can't get it to repeat the symptoms or find a problem.
2006 hyundai sonata parking lights won't go off or go off and come back on.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the rear passenger side brake light failed to illuminate after being replaced several times. Furthermore, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. Ken garth hyundai (10770 auto mall drive, sandy, utah 84070) was made aware of the failures and requested that a diagnostic be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.
First of all the time and mileage are approximate. We experienced difficulty in turning off the parking/dashboard lights in our 2006 hyundai sonata. Flicking the stalk back and forth a few times would eventually turn them off. I asked my mechanic and called 2 local hyundai dealers and all agreed the only solution is to replace the entire fuse/relay box. After consulting a few hyundai forums i learned that this was a problem affecting some 2006 and 2007 hyundias and that owners were paying between $700 to $1200 to replace the faulty part. Many owners are upset that hyundai does not issue a recall. On monday, january 27, 2014 the stalk stopped working. A call to hyundai north america not only resulted in no help in finding out which fuse would disable the lights but also assured me that hyundai seems to expect the life of such parts to last just past the warranty expiration date. I decided to pull out the relay located under the dashboard which turned off the lights (among other things). The next day when my wife left work after inserting the relay back in, she couldn't get out of first gear and slowly things started to stop working such as the heated seat and the rear defogger. Once home, i disconnected the battery, waited a few minutes, reconnected the battery and road-tested the car. Everything worked normal; however, this is the only way to turn off the lights. On sunday, february 2, 2014 i bought a battery quick-disconnect and wired the other end to the existing hyundai positive battery cable. Now, while we wait weeks (possibly months) to have the money to get this part replaced, my wife will have to leave work and in a dark parking lot, reconnect the battery using this quick-disconnect tool. While the car sits at home and at her place of employment, it remains unlocked with no alarm, i can provide digital pictures of this along with other complaints about the car.
Http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/20/multiple-hyundai-recalls-for-brake-lamps-and-rust-issues-affect/hyundai states that they do not replace the lamps [bulbs] due to this recall. Case # 3905707 from agent id # 54221 states that the lamps are not covered under the recall even though the recall directly relates to their premature burning out.
Right frontwheel has asqueeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.
P0504 brake switch a/b correlation . Light abs - esc/off and check.
The light bulb for the third brake light on my 2006 hyundai sonata is burned out. I was advised by both the dealership and hyundai that it will cost $ 85.00 to replace the bulb because there is no user access to the bulb. The dealer must remove the entire back seat and rear deck to perform this replacement. As i cannot afford $ 85.00 at this time, my third brake light remains inoperable. The car is still under hyundai's bumper to bumper warranty.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
The parking lights will automatically come on by itself when the car is off and there's no key in the ignition. I have returned to my car from work and the lights would be on draining the battery. In addition, while driving the parking lights will come on and go off as well as in the dash when the switch is in the off position. I have video but it's not downloading.
2006 hyundai sonata 3rd brake light housing has a design problem which does not allow for the bulb to be replaced by the owner. Of course short life bulbs are used so the light burns out quickly. Hyundai's solution is to bring the car into a dealership and pay around $75 for them to take out the tray between the seat and window to get to the bulb to replace.consequently, with the strains of the economy most people have to choose to not replace the bulb. A proper design would have allowed the car owner to replace the bulb. This problem started back in 2008.
See e-mail exchange:dear [xxx] :thank you for contacting hyundai motor america. We apologize you were not satisfied with our previous email. We appreciate the opportunity to address your comments regarding the rear brake light in your 2006 hyundai sonata.we understand how this can be frustrating to you. However, we are unable to provide instructions on how to replace the rear brake light. In addition, this information is withheld from your owner's manual, as it is only recommended that the replacement be completed by an authorized hyundai dealership to ensure it is done to hyundai specifications. If you choose to complete this replacement without the assistance of your dealership, to ensure it is done correctly, it is recommended that you purchase a service manual. However, it is not required. The warranty coverage for bulb replacement is 12 months from the date of first use (dfu), or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, for factory defect in part or workmanship only. Hyundai's written warranties are legally binding agreements that can't be altered or extended for any reason. In addition, hyundai dealerships are independently owned and operated, and set their own pricing on vehicles they sell and services they provide. We are unable to regulate any service costs, or force your dealership to complete the service free of charge. We apologize about any disappointment this may cause. We have documented your request under case # [xxx] . Thank you for contacting hyundai consumer affairs. Email response from hyundai consumer affairshyundai consumer affairs, i find your reply to be total [xxx] . You have designed a safety hazard into your automobiles. Your reply that i must either pay for an expensive dealer charge or pay for a maint. Manual while my car which is 500 miles over the warranty is unacceptable. I am filing a complaint with the fed. Agency in charge of safety hazards. I own 2 hyundai's now. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that that while she attempted to park, the gear would not shift out of park as the brake lights failed to illuminate. The dealer advised the contact that nhtsa campaign id number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting) was previously performed on the vehicle however, it did not correct the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 117,000.
During operation of the vehicle, when vehicle engine speed drops to approximately 1000 - 1100 rpm, headlights will dim or briefly shut off, radio will shut off, and interior fan speed will drop. This happens for approximately 1 second and is intermittent. From searches of the internet, this appears to be a common problem requiring replacement of the positive battery cable assembly. I do not understand why this has not been handled via a recall, especially since headlights dimming off or shutting off during night driving is extremely dangerous. This has happened on multiple occasions to this car. In addition, probably due to this voltage drop problem, several headlights, brake lights etc., have had to be replaced. This has already cost me several hundred dollars in troubleshooting and repair, prior to learning about the cable assembly.
Brake lights do not illuminate.recall id #09v122000dealer offered no help,said it was out of warranty ,i would have to absorb cost.
Takata recall -in september 2014 my battery were going dead.changed battery and it went dead also.after the 4th time for the battery to go dead, noticed the sided beams were on.when i had the lights in the auto position, when going underneath a bridge, the lights will comes on and goes off accordingly to the light outside.when daylight, you will not know known if your lights are on or off.so this was problem was the cause for my battery to go dead.started noticing at night when turning off vehicle after using headlights, the side beams will not cut off until after trying 15 to 20 minutes of trying to turning it off.took vehicle to dealer, at first they thought it were the switch.after one hour of waiting, found out it was not the switch and they had put the old switch back.stated that it was the junction boxneeded to be replace.
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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated whenever the ignition was turned off the automatic headlights and other exterior lights on the vehicle remained illuminated. The headlights would have to be turned off manually each time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100. Js
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)i own a 2006 hyundai sonata, [xxx] , the vehicle constantly burns out the headlamps. Since purchase in 2006, the car has gone through 4 sets of headlamps. The last time this happened my wife was driving on a rural road at night when both headlamps burned at once. This incident created a hazardous condition where she was momentarily totally unable tosee the road. This failure mode seems to be a systemic problem that hyundai refuses to acknowledge, and their response is just to recommend replacement of bulbs as they burn out.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the headlight bulbs. The failure recurred numerous times and on each occurrence, the bulb was replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number 06v180000 (exterior lighting) however, the vin was not included. In addition, both rear doors would only unlock manually and the brake light failed to operate when the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Ma 09/25
I received a recall letter on my 2006 hyundai sonata regarding the stop lamp switch.i knew i had this problem, but when i took it in on june 24, 2009, i was told it would cost me approximately $275.00 to repair.i cannot afford such repair. Then the manager of the service dept. Came and offered to repair it for less, but that he would call me later with a quote.i never received such a call.today, i took my car back to service dept. At 7:00 in the morning and was told it would take until about 7:00 in the evening to repair, when i told them i could not be without a car that long, i was told that they had to see if even my car qualified for this recall.the person came back to say that my car did not.i would like a response to this request.the woman taking down my information did not even listen to the other things i was complaining about, such as a rubber (do not know correct name) fell off from the sunroof and other items.she did not even hear about those item.
That's the problem there is no serious event leading up to the problem. It is happening because theses cars are not built for safety. I have had my car for 5 months and there are some serious problems, hyundai and you all may not think so but it is. If it was your car that had all of these problems you would be complaining also. Problems that i have with my hyundai sonata: passenger airbag light on every time you crank up, airbag light in the dash board on, check engine light (sensors going bad in the car). If its not equipped for the car don't try something that's going to have people spending out of the pockets and then paying for a car also. Recalls on 06 hyundai sonata what's the purpose if it cant be fixed everything on the recall list is happening to my car. If i had a second chance i would not have bout that '!@#$% from hyundai.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assembly failed and needed to be replaced. While the independent mechanic was attempting to change the lights, the fuse blew out. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Head lights dims, flickers, dashboard lights dims, radio shut off when slowing speed, sometimes brakes light come on.
The seat belt light is always on after wearing the seat belt . It always beeps
I bought a 2006 hyundai sonata at the beginning of the model year in august 2005.since that time, i have replaced the low beam headlamps at least 4 times.on two of those four occasions, the headlamps burned out after only a few months of use.this seems to be a systemic problem and hyundai refuses to acknowledge it.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The rear deck stop light in the back was inoperative.the failure to notify other drivers of intentions increased the risk for a vehicle crash.a technician concluded that because the manufacturer did not design an access port, they would have to remove the entire rear deck in order to replace the light bulb. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights frequently blew out; they were replaced fifteen times. The dealer was contacted and they informed the contact that there were no recalls and advised the contact tobring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 88,000. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake light) and the dealer made repairs to the vehicle.on a later date, while driving at speeds of 35 mph, the brakes light did not illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,166.
July 14, 2010:while stopped at a stoplight, i was alerted by another motorist that none of my brake lights were working.after googling the problem, i found that a recall had been issued april 14, 2009, no. 09v122000, regarding the malfunctioning of the stop lamp switch.having received no notification of the recall, i contacted my dealership and informed them of the problem.the dealership informed me that they had performed the recall repair on july 31, 2009, while my car was in for service.i immediately took my car to the dealership for them to look at the problem.the result was that the "stop lamp switch has circuit open."they replaced the stop lamp switch for the second time in less than one year.this is a serious safety concern, and it seems that the previous recall "fix" is not fixing the issue.hyundai needs to find out what is causing the malfunction and remedy that, not just replace one defective stop lamp switch with another.
2006 hyundai sonata has issues with the brake lights burning out. *njthe consumer also stated the abs/esc light illuminated and the cruise control was not working. The consumer was informed a recall had been issued regarding the problem he was experiencing. Recall # 09v122000.
Recall notice for a 2006 hyundai sonata concerning malfunctioning stop lamp.*njthe consumer received a recall notice in the mail. He made an appointment, but when he arrived he was told the recall had already been corrected when he brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance work the previous month.
09v122000-i have taken my car to the dealership and they have refused to fix the car as they have not started their campaign yet. My car has no brake lights and the abs/esc light is on in the dash along with the check engine light.i cannot shift out of gear without depressing the shift release button.
My vehicle is victim to nhtsa campaign number:09v122000. I brought it to the dealer and they said fixed it but it still does it and they said they cant do anything for me since they already peformed fix. I also brought in vehicle do to seatbelt defect. Seatbelt on passenger side wont catch unless alot of force is applied which was supposedly fixed as well, which still exists. Do you know what i can do for my next step???
Brake lights do not illuminate.recall id #09v122000dealer offered no help,said it was out of warranty ,i would have to absorb cost.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was hard to start and once started, it was resistant to be turned off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that a fuse in the junction box within the steering wheel had blown and needed to be replaced. The dealer could not replace the failed fuse and had to replace the entire junction box. The manufacturer advised the contact that the junction box was not under warranty and provided no assistance. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 85,000.updated 10/11/12*ljupdated 10/15/2012
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights did not illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the evap and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. On another day, the abs indicator illuminated and caused the brake lights not to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I recently purchased a new 2006 hyundai sonata. I have had the vehicle to the dealer several times because of headlight issues. Vehicle from factory was blinding oncoming traffic. Dealer adjusted headlights so low that they did not illuminate the road for any reasonable distance. Return trip to dealer resulted in headlights that did an effective job of lighting the trees above. Third trip to dealer has resulted in headlights that do not properly light the road for any distance. I have adjusted them according to the procedure in the service manual, and they perform similarly to when the vehicle came from the factory. They again blind oncoming traffic to the point that i am again being "flashed" by oncoming traffic. I have verified that the lights are very bright to oncoming traffic by driving towards the sonata in another vehicle on a two lane road while another person is driving the sonata. I have received concurrence that others are experiencing this condition via an internet newsgroup. The dealer also states that they have received complaints from others on this issue, and nothing can be done, as they are "the new european style headlights, and they are just brighter".
S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx.the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.
Driver of 2006 hyundai sonata, making uphill turn into a flat parking space experiences engine power surge that propels vehicle over sign standard, flattening sign and requiring tow truck to extricate vehicle.photos available.this is a known defect as research has shown syndicated reporter james r. Healey of usatoday noted same dangerous power surge in test vehicle in july of 2005. Owner of incident vehicle had same complaint and asked dealer to check defect on prior occasion.dealer service reported no problems.in this incident vehicle was towed to dealer for safety and damage assessment, again dealer service reports no problem or recall.
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
2006 hyundai sonata. Vehicle was parked overnight . The vehicle would not start in the morning and was towedto a repair facility. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump had no pressure, that the housing was melted/burned and had a faulty/worn connection. As such, the pump was inoperable causing the failure. Hyundai of huntington, ny stated backorder of fuel pumps with no eta from the manufacturer and housing was also unavailable.the dealership offered no assistance as "not covered by powertrain warranty."independent mechanic having difficulty finding suitable replacement/new part(s). The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Back when i purchased this 2006 sonata i went back in airbag light was on the car was in less than ten minutes dealer said all set and i went in to a local garage for inspection but the car legally shouldn't pass inspection due to said airbag issue and the gentleman put it through but said airbags will not deploy due to the fuse was pulled put one in been on since and it is all over hyundai forum same problem/2 my front suspension is rattling bad and come to find out same thing on hyundai forum they always don't know what this noise is/3 my check engine light on code search says evap leak but need 2 say yes its not fuel cap this is a known sonata problem fuel tank is plastic and there is a part in top that is metal rust out and causes fuel tank to crack this part alone is 1500 plus labor these cars are lemons will not buy another one this is all in 2 yrs of owningnot counting there was a recall i just had done but never got notice on any prior to his i want to see all that were supposedly done thanks very dis satisfied customer.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed home. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump was burned, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
I purchased a new 2006 hyundai sonata in june 2006.immediately after purchasing the car i noticed upon filling up the tank with gas i could hear a lot of noise coming from the rear of the car.it is a loud sloshing of the gas that can be heard inside the car.it splashes back and forth upon stopping and accelerating and is loud enough to be heard over the radio.it also creates such a noise that makes it seem like there is something wrong with the brakes on the left side.it sounds at times as if i am dragging something when stopping.i have contacted the dealer a couple of times inquiring about this and have gotten no help.on october 16, 2006 i brought the car in to hyundai to have this problem inspected, and they told me that i had super sensitive hearing and that it is a and i quote "a characteristic of the vehicle" and there was nothing that they were going to do about it.i feel that i purchased a new car and i should not hear a peep out of it.this greatly concerns me because i can tell you something is not right with the car and i am not sure how to go about this when i am getting nowhere with hyundai myself.i am also concerned safety wise due to the fact that it is dealing with fuel.although the noise stops when the tank falls below 1/2 i should not be afraid to fill my gas tank up for fear of what could go wrong.i hope you can help me.thank you.
1.rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers2.rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers3.sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers.
Smelled a strong fuel smell inside the car; especially when cold starting; this is 3.3l v6 engine.took the car to the dealer and they could not find any problem.this was on and before 22 sep 2009 with about 48,000 miles on the vehicle.gas smell getting stronger and personal mechanic found right front fuel injector leaking, especially when cold.also mileage has dropped about 10 mpg during long road trip.mechanic recommendschange of fuel injector o-ring seal(s) on the leaking injector and all others (5 more).i took the vehicle to the dealer for a warranty repair.still waiting to see if they will repair the vehicle properly.this could be a serious safety/fireissue with raw fuel being sprayed on the hot engine.
My car is a 2006 hyundai sonata and last night my cars' headlights dim or shut off momentarily, the fan speed seems to drop for a second also but never shuts completely off. I noticed last night my tachometer would only go to a 1 at the lowest. It would go higher as i drove but never back down towards a 0 or 1.you could feel the harsh vibration as i sat at a stoplight while it rested at 1.i also noticed that it feels like the trans is slipping or something as i take off or try to turn. This is the first time i have ever experienced this with this car. This is extremely dangerous!! what if the gas pedal sticks or the lights go out while driving??? i have 2 small children and you bet i would sue or my family would on my behalf if anything happened to us as a result of hyundai not issuing some kind of recall.please address this issue asap as to avoid any future problems that could have been corrected by a simple recall.
Fuel pump failed when starting the vehicle. The repair shop has reported scorch marks on the fuel pump assembly, and a melted/fused screen. He tells me that the failure/short could have caused an explosion.
This issue involves the combustion of a plastic fuel pump power supply connector inside the fueltank of a 2006 hyundai sonata.a pin on the outer connector was also burnt.the pump actually still works - it only quit because the connectors burnt - including the connector inside the tank to the point that an electrical connection could not be made.if the fuel pump motor wore out after several thousand miles (usually well over 100k in most cars - not 68k) then i may understand an argument for the hyundai service manager's contention that this is "normal wear".i believethat a connector burning inside a fuel tank is not "normal wear" and is also likely to be a safety hazard.hyundai motors and the dealership have both been notified of my concerns and they show no indication of doing anything to correct it other than to replace the pump at my expense - undoubtedly with one of the same design.i took the old pump from their shop and i am keeping it for future evidence.the incident occurred when trying to re-start the vehicle after it had been parked.i don't plan on keeping the vehicle for another 68k miles because i'm concerned that we may need an undertaker instead of a tow truck the next time.
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
Dt*: the contact stated when the fuel tank was filled to theor full mark, there was a creaking noise heard when the vehicle came to a complete stop.the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined this was a normal occurrence.the second time, the dealership determined the spare tire was loose and this was the cause of the noise.the dealership tightened the spare tire, but the noise persisted.the third and last time, the dealership determined that because the gas tank was made of plastic, the tank may be expanding resulting in the creaking noise.
When fuel tank is full and car is stopping and accelerating, bubbling sound comes from the fuel tank.i went dealer but they said it is normal and they can't do anything about it.i called hyundai consumer service, they said fuel tank makes sound because they have changed material of the tank.they also said other car's fuel tank make same sound.
Takata recall1)when the engine was in motion on a city street in a speed of 25 mph or lower whole body is shaking and vibrating like pulling up and down continuously.2)in motion sometimes engine is doing some different kind of nice and it loses electronic stability control.3) and my air bag light is always on.4) overall my car is giving so less mileage than expected by you .
While driving our 2006 i noticed after stopping at a store and got back in it was hard to start. It finally did start, this had never happened before. As i was driving i noticed the gas gauge had moved from 3/4 of a tank to 1/2. I thought maybe i just looked at it wrong. But by the next stop light i was down to 1/4 tank. By this time i was closed to home, so when got home and got of the car i noticed a trail of gas behind me. I looked under the car and gas was pouring down from the gas tank on top of exhaust.how it didn't catch on fire i have no idea. I found that the gad line from the fuel pump to the main gas line had rusted and under pressure it blew. Thank god we dint give this car to our granddaughter as we were in the process of doing.
Fuel smell coming from the vehicle when i fill to a full tank
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the fuel tank, the brake and fuel lines were severely rusted. In addition, the fuel lines were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, the brake lines and fuel lines, and the cross members needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Djr
Thefuel line has rusted under the the car. This is where a bracket was holding the lines two fuel lines and two brake lines up .this is a major fuel lost and i consider very dangerous.
Driving from bakersfield, ca to auburn, ca on 12-20-12. Filled with fuel about 15 miles before auburn. Parked in auburn, car would not start about 3 hrs later. Towed to garage on 12-21-12, started at garage, could find no problems. Drove from barstow, ca to payson, az on 12-27-12. Would not start next morning. Mechanic came on 12-30-12, car started. Had mechanic come on 1-16-13to check fuel pump. Started to replace the electric fuel pump, found that the power connector from the pump to the connector at the top of the fuel tank had burnt, corroded. Discolored connections. This is inside the fuel tank!have had to order a new pump assembly from hyundai. Don'tif it is an upgraded part.
My check engine light has been coming on said small evap leak any way went too dealer and mechanicsaid this has happened on hundreds of cars it is a leak in top of fuel tank and says gotta replace tank and couple of other parts on top of tank gonna cost 1500.00 plus for tank and all parts and labor really these cars are lemonswho can afford all these problems.
Brought car into dealer as engine light was on.dealer explained to me that i needed a new gas cap ($200).did not fix problem and when returned to dealership i was told that i needed to replace the gas tank as it was rotted. I had owned the vehicle for a year but how does a 6 year old car have a rotted gas tank?dealership (balise toyota, springfield, ma) claimed "well that is new england for ya".i am over 70 years old and have owned a number of cars in new england over the years, none of which have ever had a rotted gas tank.
I'm having a few issues with my car. Some of the issues i'm having are:my lighting/headlights, my fuel lines are completely rusted out and cause gas to leak from my vehicle, it sometimes will not start or turn all the way over, and the brakes on my car. I have looked up some recalls for my specific type of car and some of them match the issues of which i'm currently having. All of the issues i have are very dangerous and would be dangerous for other drivers around me.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and the steering wheel had no resistance with the esc light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (plaza hyundai 2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210) for a diagnostic exam. The diagnosis was that the steering angle sensor, abs wheel speed sensor front passenger, front passenger axle had failed. However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately 140,000. The contact mentioned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) and 05v216000 (electronic stability control).*dt
Since last six months the driver side power lock is not working and also the windshield water pump is not operating. I have bought this vehicle brand new from the dealership. And approximated 19,750 mile. The car is 2006 hyundai sonata v6.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear door locks and front passenger window failed to function. The contact then stated that the rear driver's side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger's side occupancy sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma
Doors lock with keypad while doors are still open.after shopping i buckled my son in his car seat and put the groceries in the vehicle.apparently i inadvertently hit the lock button on the keypad as i was placing my son in his car seat.i sat the keys on the center console, closed the back door and went to get in the driver door and the keys were locked in the vehicle as well as my toddler son in his car seat.i called 911 and after attempting for an hour they were unable to get into the vehicle.the choices were break a window to get in (thus traumatizing my son) or have a private citizen attempt to break into the vehicle.a locksmith was called after my son was in the car for a 1/2 hour and he never showed.a private citizen had to take two screw drivers and pry the door open to be able to reach the door handle and get the door open, thus resulting in damage to the vehicle.the damage to the vehicle is not my concern.the fact that the doors will lock with the keypad while still open is the safety concern.i have owned honda and ford in the past and neither of which will open will do the above.i also know people that have saturn, toyota, dodge, and chevrolet and these vehicle doors will not lock with the keypad while the doors are open either.i have contacted hyundai and they said it is not a manufacture defect the car is designed that way.i lodged a complaint with hyundai consumer affairs and they didn't seem to feel it was a safety concern.in my opinion this could have been very dangerous if the weather were 90 degrees or if my son was an infant child.i feel that the vehicles need to be recalled so that this doesn't happen again to me or any other hyundai owner.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
I noticed around this time that the latch holding the center console shut in my 06 sonata was loose.i tried to put it back into place, but it then broke free in my hands.the console will fling open over most speed bumps.i'm worried in a crash that anything inside of it will fly all over the place.plus there is a potential for this to surprise the driver and cause a crash.a local dealership will be replacing the whole console, but i wanted to file a report and see whether or not this is an isolated incident.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating the passenger side airbag was inoperative.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the problem, but was unable to determine the exact cause of the air bag light illumination.the problem persisted, and the manufacturer was alerted.the drivers side door didn't lock automatically. Updated 11/21/06.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when i would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in themiddle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes i cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry '!@#$% who do not care for their customers, i replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 hyundai sonata it should not give me these problems.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while at an intersection, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was slowly driven back to the residence. The contact engaged the parking brake and attempted to shift the gear shifter from neutral to park which failed to operate as designed. The contact's husband used a rock to chock the rear wheel, disengaged the parking brake, and shifted the vehicle into park. The battery terminals were disconnected. The following day the vehicle was towed to columbus square auto (61 blinman st, new london, ct 06320, (860)442-1236) where it was determined that the shifter fused failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned for her safety while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Takata recall on christmas night my car wouldn't go in reverse.it has transmission fluid in there.i drove around to the store and it won't go over 60mph.
The system warning lamps illuminated, then the engine shut off and would not restart. Evaluation showed that the alternator had failed and was covered with engine oil which had leaked from the front valve cover gasket onto the alternator. This failure is the same as nhtsa campaign number 14v415000, which covers another hyundai vehicle.
The transmission initially went out on my vehicle which was replaced under warranty. I went to pick up my vehicle from those repairs and as i drove home approx 3 miles i felt something was wrong with the vehicle's response, then the steering grabbed as i made a right turn and did not release almost causing me to strike a vehicle. The steering was "grabbing" or sticking turning left and right, i returned to the dealer, their inspection determined that the steering rack "let loose", the dealer put in 2 power steering pumps, and two steering racks and flushed the system multiple times. The third rack seemed to have resolved the issue however the dealer could not say how or why this happened or what caused this although i did not have any issues with the steering prior to dropping the vehicle off for the replacement transmission work. The dealer stated they had never seen this issue and could not give me any explanations to the cause.
S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx.the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.
Vehicle is no longer able to shift into drive.when shifted into reverse display shows park and vehicle will not move, when shifted into neutral display shows reverse and vehicle will go in reverse, when shifted into drive display shows neutral. Drive is completely missing.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.approximately six times, the brake module warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.as a result, the transmission locked on the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealer's service station and they discovered a defective module.the module has been replaced six times, but the failure still persists.on another occasion, the vehicle was taken to the same service station, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure and had to call the factory for a suggestion.the module was replaced again and there had been no further occurrences since.the mileages were unknown.
While driving home from the grocery store, my esc light came on.had trouble steering the car and there was a squealing noise coming from the back end.i was informed by my mechanic that the problem is that the rear axle housing is cracked/rusted and that the wheel is crooked.the car is currently undriveable.i had read in the paper about rust causing problems with the rear suspension control arms and believe that i am experiencing the same problem.i contacted the hyundai dealership where the car was purchased to see if this would be covered under the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty (car has approx. 80,000 miles on it), but was told that they weren't sure.i have an appointment scheduled for repair, but will not be able to have it done, unless it is covered.
When i started the car in the morning the( eco off)light came on, and there was no power, but the engine was still on. I pulled over to the side of the road, shutoff the ignition, when i started the car again, everything was normal. The check engine light was on. It happens every time that the car is parkedovernight. The solution is always the same, pull over and cutoff the ignition for a few seconds.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 60-70 mph, the speed would decrease to 20-30 mph without warning.the vehicle would not shut off, but it would jerk repeatedly while it decelerated.the failure occurred without the brake pedal being depressed and has taken place numerous times.the vehicle was taken to three different dealers.initially, the transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred 1,400 miles later.secondly, the dealer stated that the cylinoid needed to be replaced.the repairs were completed, but the failure recurred 1,600 miles later.the third dealer stated that there was another cylinoid that needed to be replaced and the repair was made.two weeks later, the vehicle continued to jerk at speeds no greater than 70 mph.the vehicle jerked back to 20 mph automatically.the dealer test drove the vehicle and the supervisor stated that he had never before experienced this type of transmission failure.the dealer stated that the electrical harness needed to be replaced.the repairs were completed; however, the dealer stated that they could not guarantee the failure would not occur again.after the repairs were performed, the instrument panel failed.a police report was filed.the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 188,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into park as the abs and esc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
First of all the time and mileage are approximate. We experienced difficulty in turning off the parking/dashboard lights in our 2006 hyundai sonata. Flicking the stalk back and forth a few times would eventually turn them off. I asked my mechanic and called 2 local hyundai dealers and all agreed the only solution is to replace the entire fuse/relay box. After consulting a few hyundai forums i learned that this was a problem affecting some 2006 and 2007 hyundias and that owners were paying between $700 to $1200 to replace the faulty part. Many owners are upset that hyundai does not issue a recall. On monday, january 27, 2014 the stalk stopped working. A call to hyundai north america not only resulted in no help in finding out which fuse would disable the lights but also assured me that hyundai seems to expect the life of such parts to last just past the warranty expiration date. I decided to pull out the relay located under the dashboard which turned off the lights (among other things). The next day when my wife left work after inserting the relay back in, she couldn't get out of first gear and slowly things started to stop working such as the heated seat and the rear defogger. Once home, i disconnected the battery, waited a few minutes, reconnected the battery and road-tested the car. Everything worked normal; however, this is the only way to turn off the lights. On sunday, february 2, 2014 i bought a battery quick-disconnect and wired the other end to the existing hyundai positive battery cable. Now, while we wait weeks (possibly months) to have the money to get this part replaced, my wife will have to leave work and in a dark parking lot, reconnect the battery using this quick-disconnect tool. While the car sits at home and at her place of employment, it remains unlocked with no alarm, i can provide digital pictures of this along with other complaints about the car.
The transmission started to become jerky at 140,000 miles. This occured on a vehicle with automatic transmission; while the car was moving and in drive, it would delay and then jerk when shifting up or down, such as when the car was accelerating after stepping on the accelerator (especially during turns or entering highways) or when the car was declerating (especially when on a city street, moving 40 mp4 or less) and neither the brake or accelerator was being applied.the car also delayed and jerked hard when shifting to and from reverse.
09v122000-i have taken my car to the dealership and they have refused to fix the car as they have not started their campaign yet. My car has no brake lights and the abs/esc light is on in the dash along with the check engine light.i cannot shift out of gear without depressing the shift release button.
While driving the vehicle at 50 mph, it suddenly slams into third gear causing a violent jerking and sudden deceleration. The engine light comes on and the car remains in 3rd gear for a period of time and then returns to normal. This occurred two days in a row. The second time i was almost rear ended when my vehicle slammed into third gear. It was determined that the transmission wiring harness and overdrive solenoid were defective. Error code was p0765.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthe steering wheel became very difficult to steer while turning right. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that water got onto the steering belt and caused the failure. The contact felt that there was more of an issue because they were unable to shift the vehicle out of drive and into park when they attempted to park. The failure and current mileages were 25,651... Updated 08/15/12 the consumer stated the battery light illuminated as well. Updated 08/21/12
- the contact stated that the2006 hyundai sonata lx, had problems with the transmission slipping. While driving at10 mph and trying to make a right turn the vehicle started to make a racing roaring noise.this has happened on two occasions.the vehicle continued to go 10 mph, but he couldn't stop it. He applied the brakes, and the vehicle wouldn't stop.the contact sat on the side of the road for a few minutes, turned off the vehicle let it sit.he started the vehicle, and drove home without any problems.the contact did take the vehicle to dealership and they did a diagnostic and found nothing wrong with the vehicle.the contact stated that this has happened on 2 occasions and the dealership did contact the manufacturer.the manufacturer told the dealership to make sure the motor mounts were tightened, and to check and clean all terminals.this was done in january 10, 2007.the contact hasn't had any other problems since.the contact wanted nhtsa to be aware of this problem, he has sent the manufacturer a letter regarding this problem on 01/20/07 and hadn't gotten any response.the current mileage was 7050.
Complaint centers ona pattern of deceptive and misleading representations by hyundai dealership in las vegas, planet hyundai.car was brought to them shortly after july 1, 2007, with a driver complaint of failure to upshift properly resulting in excessively high rpms.dealer responded by resetting the computer codes after consulting with manufacturer in california, allegedly.car was returned to owner with promise that if this reoccurred, transmission would be replaced, as per manufacturers direction.subsequently, a week later the car was returned to dealer with the same problem.the car has been on the dealer's lot since middle of july, no work has been performed, dealer refuses to replace transmission, and car has suffered extensive body damage while on the lot.dealer adamantly refuses to perform warranty work on car.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started and placed in either drive or reverse, it suddenly accelerated. In addition, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle unless he placed the gear in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to car pros hyundai renton (201 s 7th st, renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not provided. Vin available
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
Good morning!i am having problems with my sonata and i need assistance and advise.my vehicle has broke down with me on 3 occasions with the same problem.i am concerned because my warranty will be running out at 60,000 miles and i am concerned about my safety.the belt that goes from the a/c to the motor and the alternator continues to fray and burn up in pieces.at this point the car is inoperable.i was told by the hyundai dealership that they have replaced these belts with chain belts on the new sonata's because of this problem.everytime i have had it repaired they told me that it would not happen again and it has happened (3) times.i contacted the hyundai company last thursday and no one has contacted me or made an attempt to talk with me. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.marcia smith
I own a hyundai sonata 2006, and just before it got to 80,000 miles, the air bag light suddenly went on.it has stayed on for a week as of 9/25/10.i looked it up online and it seems many people have had this same issue with the hyundai sonatas and it is very costly to fix. I think this is a safety issue that should be looked into with hyundai, if it happens repeatedly.
Purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata new.after approx 30,000 miles airbag light came on. Took it to spradley motors in cheyenne, wy for diagnostic.was told they couldn't find anything wrong and reset the light.within 1 year, airbag light came on again.took it to spradley again and was told it was a seatbelt pretensioner.said they would order parts and reset the light. After multiple calls parts never came in but light stayed off so no further action was taken.airbag light came on again approx 70,000 miles.received a recall notice for brake light switch.took in for recall and to have airbag light checked again.was told all would be fixed under recall.after six weeks of waiting for parts, brakelight switch replaced and shop told me that the seatbelt wasn't covered and would cost over $500 to fix.filled complaint with both spradley main office and hyundai usa.no resolution offered.reply from hyundai effectively said that since it wasn't under warrenty it wasn't their problem.have been driving without airbags for almost a year as i don't have $500 for repairs.as someone else stated if i have to wear a seatbelt by law, hyundai should have to guarantee that they work.
My vehicle lights for the ecs system, seat belt and airbag keeps illuminating.i took it to hyundai here in jacksonville and was told that a diagnostic for $94, would need to be done to see why the esc light is on. The air bag light will go off when the seat cushion is recalibrated but, something is wrong with my seat belts(both), so it will stay on and therefore the air bags will not deploy on impact, i pray that i don't get into any accidents till i find out what the problem is.why aren't the seats belts part of the recall for the airbag system?they work inconjunction with each other.the esc was suppose to have been fixed in 09 but here it is 2014 and the same thing is happening again, the same problem as before.i have to pull over turn the car off and wait a minute to restart it only to have the light come on again once i start to drive.what is wrong with this car, it is suppose to be safe.
Air bag light on the dash illuminated. Brought it to a mechanic and they said it was a faulty sensor in the seat belt latch.
My air bag light stays on all the time.in a crash my air bag may not deploy, this is a safety issue. Looking into the computer i'm not the only one with this problem.this should be a recall matter.
I purchased a hyundai sonata in 2006.the front passenger airbag light has been a huge problem from the year i got it and still is.it stays on all of the time. The dealer reset it a few times and then in sep 2008 they put in a new seat buckle.once again the airbag light is on.it will not pass inspection.the dealer wants $125 for the diagnostic (code is active b1706) and said a new buckle is needed, which is another $179 plus labor.so every year i am going to have to drop over $300 for the light to be turned off so it passes inspection.this is a scam.the concern is well documented with the dealer since the day i got the car. Now they won't cover it and the light stays on after about 2 days from being reset.so every year when the inspection is due, i have to put out the money out for a new buckle again. I have never had an accident, i have no little kids or car seat in use, and i have never had the airbag go off.no idea how a seat belt buckles dies on its own and annually, too! there is a recall out there but it has to do with the light going on when kids that do not weigh enough to toggle the airbag light off, so the light stays on. That recalls # is08v161000.many folks online and in forums are reporting the same airbag problem. I think a recall should be issued for this concern as it keeps duplicating over and over and over. Right now, i am paying for firestone to do replace the buckle and for the diagnostic because they warranty it for 18 months and the dealer will only do it for 12.i need a new inspection sticker.richmond, va.
May 08,2008, mileage 29302 air bag light on, dealer found code b1706 and replaced the driver seat belt buckleaugust 26,2008 mileage 33292 air bag light on, dealer found code b1701 and replaced the passenger buckle.may 04, 2009mileage 39610 air bag light on and dealer found recall to calibrate the passenger seat cushion.
The dummy airbag light in my 2006 sonata has been on for a few years. The last time i brought it in to service, in july 2012- i was told that my passenger seat may need to be sent out, but that i would also need 2 new seat belts. I was told the air bags wouldn't deploy if i was in an accident.the mechanic was able to turn the dummy light off but only for a day or two. This november 2013, the seat was sent out to ca under a recall notice i was sent by hyundai, and i paid to have my seat belts replaced, but i feel the whole thing is related and should have been a recall. Everyone i have spoken to about it feels the same way. The seat belt replacement cost $350 per seat excluding tax. Hyundai has known of this problem (through my dealer) since july 2012 and the problem had been ongoing for months prior to me taking it in for servicing, not realizing it was a dangerous situation. I missed the 5 year 60k warranty probably by 10k miles or less. I would like to know how many other sonata owners have had to replace their seat belts and whether or not we should be suing hyundai to have them cover this "repair". I could get no statistics from hyundai when i called them regarding how many people have complained about this problem. The explanation provided to me is that they are separate problems, not inter-related and that the seat belt issue is an electrical issue and the service center was given a code to diagnose the issue.
Air bag light comes on every other year. I am having this issued for three time air bag light comes on every time and then they put new seat belt buckle it goes away first time it happened in 2010 it was under warranty, second time it happened in 2012, and third time it happened in 2014.
The air bag went on to indicate the air bag would not work.considered this a safety issue.took it to the dealer and indicated it was not covered and had to replace the passenger side seatbeat pretensioner assembly.
A red light appeared on my instrument panel that stated "air bag" and continues to stay lit when vehicle is driven.i am not sure if it is an airbag or sensor malfunction with the vehicle.i am making an appointment with the dealership today to have the vehicle checked for this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light and the seat belt light would illuminate on the instrument panel only whenthe passenger seat was occupied. The air bag light and seat belt would not illuminate when the seat was empty. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the air bag sensor and seat belt sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the components would possibly fail again due to a defect with the sensor. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
I was involved in a accident on december 15, 2015 the other driver cut across three lanes and into my car at mph 40. My vehicle was struck thrusting it into a small wall and pole. My seat belt unbuckled and the airbags did not deploy i think this is a manufacture defect.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata. The air bag on the dash board came on. Brought the car to the dealership and they scanned it and told me that the ocs sensor went bad. This is covered by a recall. They also informed me that the right front buckle sensor is failed. The dealership has already replaced the buckle once. They informed me that this is out of warranty and there are no recalls listed for it. I called hyundai consumer affairs to report this asking if there should be a recall on this and there is none. I had the seat buckle replaced about 1 1/2 years before.
"air bag" srs warning light on continuously. Per owners manual, this indicates this system "is not working properly" and "should be inspected by an authorized hyundai dealer".concerned that the air bag/srs system is unsafe and could cause injury or not properly protect occupants from injury or death in case of accident, brought car to local hyundai dealer. Instructed that they would have to inspect the problem and charge us $105.00. Dealer performed inspection and diagnosis was faulty "belt assy restence high in buckle assy front pass side" for additional charge of $470.00. Repair was not performed. We called hyundai corp customer service and spoke with manager, but hyundai stated that since no recall noted and past warranty period, they would not fix defect at no charge. Why should we pay for a defective air bag/srs part/system that should not fail under normal life and use of a car? this is a fundamental internal safety system and should not stop working properly. This is a manufacturer defect for design, components and/or workmanship and should be recalled. Hyundai is not taking responsibility for it's faulty product to save themselves money at the expense of consumers and placing my family's safety at risk. We now paid $105 to confirm the car is unsafe to drive and are forced to spend an additional $470 to "correct" a defective srs system, which may or may not "fix" problem, in order to confidently continue using car. Ridiculous.
In 2013, my airbag light came on and would not go off.i learned that a recall had been issued so i took the car to the dealership. The front passenger's seat was removed and sent away for repair.however, after this repair was made, the air bag light came on again and would not go off.i took the car back to the dealership and was told that the seat belt pretension/buckle was defective and would need to be replaced at a cost to me of over $400.since that time, i have done extensive research and have found that this is a very common problem with hyundai sonatas.as of yet, i understand that no recall has been issued but that this matter is under investigation.this is a serious safety concern as the air bags may not deploy in an accident.i was specifically told this at the dealership.i urge you to take action and issue a recall on this.i, like most others in this situation, cannot afford to spend $400+ dollars to have this repaired.however, i also cannot in good conscience allow passengers to sit in the front seat knowing the air bags may not deploy.of course, i also am concerned for my own safety as a driver and the air bag on the driver's side as well.it seems as though hyundai knows that this is a problem, but obviously, unless the nhtsa issues a recall, no action will be taken and those of us in this situation will continue to put ourselves and our passengers at risk.thank you for your attention to this serious matter!
Hi my airbag light is on continuously and when i scan with obd scannerit shows b1448 code.(ocs) ...so how to fix it......can hyundai dealer will repair this for free.....because its a recall as well....
Air bag light stays on. Dealer unsure of cause. Suspects sensor in seatbelt. May prevent airbag from deployment.
Purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata in 2008. Airbag light continuously glowed on dashboard. Contacted hyundai dealership, as hyundai has a recall regarding airbags on 2006 sonatas. Was informed by dealership that car was 2000 miles past manufacturer's warranty. Required authorization of payment to dealership tohave airbag problem inspected at a cost of 324.65 not including parts or additional labor. Had vehicle repaired at different repair shop. Replacedfront passenger side seat belt assembly and sensor. Airbag light is now off. Have retained all parts for inspection and forwarded complaint to hyundai motor co.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. Djr
My dashboard warning light (red text:air bag) went on as i was driving and has not shut off.when i called hyundai corporate they said this was due to air bag sensors on passenger seat and was part of an ongoing ocs settlement so they made an appt with north county hyundai.when the dealer inspected the issue, they said it was not part of the ocs settlement and that it is a seat belt tensioner/seat belt buckle issue (diagnostic code b1706) and that it is not a safety recall item, nor is it covered under warranty and would cost me $336.90.from what i have learned, this issue renders the air bag system inoperative so i am wondering why hyundai is not forced to cover this system defect under warranty or if there are plans at nhtsa to issue a mandatory recall.
On my 2006 sonata the sensor in the drivers side seat belt breaks, turning on air bag notification light. I took the car into crain hyundai of north little rock and they stated this is a common issue with this model and it wasn't covered under warranty according to the mechanic at crain this will stop the seatbelt from working properly and it will turn off the air bag. This is two major safety violations. 1 seat belt not functioning properly, 2 the air bag is now turned off. This makes the car worthless as far as resale value and a major safety issue.
Seat belt strap broke passager side during accident in a 2006 hyundai sonata.ricky j. Caperton was the passager.spend 6 hours in the er virginia beach va 23454.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata that had my airbag and right seat belt light come on at the exact time. Researching this online i see i am not the first person to mention this defect with the 2006 sonata and feel this problem should be addressed. This is a major issue leaving the driver with no airbags in the case of an accident. The cost to get this fixed is around $400.00 and i am told by the dealerships they know it is an issue with this model and that many customers have filed complaints regarding it. It's a defect having to do with the passenger seat/seat belt. This can result in someone's death if not addressed and needs to not be ignored, but corrected before it does.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt light illuminated indicating that the air bag system was disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side seat belt sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.updated 10/10/14the consumer stated the manufacturer would not assist with the cost of the repair for the faulty sensor.updated 3/31/2015
Around 70000 miles the air bag light on the cluster has came on and has remained there. The dealer said it may be the ground and like other i have not found any other information on the problem.
Hyundai sonata 2006 <80,000 miles, airbag light comes on due to short in passenger side seat belt. Seat belt is still functionable. If the light is on the airbags are disable- safety issue. This is a safety issue that must be addressed by hyundai. Call hyundai consumer relations at 1-800-633-5151 and file a formal complaint so that this can be escalated. If consumers choose not to fix the seat belt for $400 this become a safety hazard!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt buckle fractured and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the seat belt buckle sensor pretensioner failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Car was taken to hyundai dealership for ocs right front passenger seat recall.a few hours later dealer called to advise that there was no problem with the ocs air bag.i was told the code associated with the light being on indicating "passenger air bag off" related to the seat belt tensioner not working, not the ocs.since the seat belt is a safety issue, i asked the dealer to take care of it at no charge to me.the dealer (rick case hyundai in davie, fl) refused to do so saying that it was not covered in the ocs recall and the car was out of warranty. I then called hyundai customer service and requested that hyundai repair the seat belt tensioner at no charge to me. They read me a prepared statement stating that this was not covered under the ocs recall and would not take care of it because the car was out of warranty.after i spoke to a case manager at hyundai, they agreed to call the dealership and see if they could work something out with the dealership for the seat belt repair.hyundai was supposed to call me back within a week to tell me what was worked out. They did not. When i called back a couple of weeks later, hyundai again read me the prepared statement saying this problem was not covered under the recall.i reiterated that the seat belt tensioner was a safety issue and i expected them to repair it.they continued to refuse to take responsibility for the repair.i advised i was going to report this safety issue to nhtsa. Hyundai was unconcerned.as nhtsa should see, several hyundai sonata owners have reported this same seat belt problem to nhtsa.my passenger seat is rarely used, so this seems to be a hyundai safety defect for which the dealers and hyundai should be required to make arecall and repair at their expense.i am also concerned that the passenger seat was not removed and sent to hyundai for analysis as noted in the ocs recall.
The airbag light remains on: code b1706. The passenger seat belt buckle tensioner failed and now the airbags will not work. Dealer cost is $400 to diagnose and fix with no guarantee.
The air bag light on dashboard stayed on while driving. The front passenger seat belt light blinked on and off. The only way to make it stop was to fasten the passenger side seat belt. I took the car to dealership and was told that the ocs (occupant classification system) sensor in front passenger seat had "burnt" itself out. Failure to replace sensor would cause airbags to fail. Did some investigating and found that a recall had been issued for this sensor back in 2008. The dealership informed me thatmy car was "not" part of the recall. My vin number was not "on the list".same make, same model--not part of recall???? the repair cost $1000 for a new seat.how many other owners of hyundai vehicles are "not" part of recalls?
My vehicle is victim to nhtsa campaign number:09v122000. I brought it to the dealer and they said fixed it but it still does it and they said they cant do anything for me since they already peformed fix. I also brought in vehicle do to seatbelt defect. Seatbelt on passenger side wont catch unless alot of force is applied which was supposedly fixed as well, which still exists. Do you know what i can do for my next step???
My 2006 hyundai sonata's air bag light stays on. I took it to dealership. They said the problem is due tofaulty passenger seat belt tensioner. This matches the description stated in nhtsa action number: pe14023. This investigation was closed because hyundai will extend the warranty to15 years or 250k miles. My hyundai dealership does not honor this warranty because they did not get notice from corporate. I called hyundai customer connect center 1-855-671-3059 with this issue and provided the nhtsa case number. I talked to a agent and his supervisor and his supervisor. Neither acknowledge the existence of this nhtsa action number: pe14023. They said i had to repair this on my own cost. I am surprised to hear that hyundai just ignores the authority of nhtsa especially on the airbag issue. I have recorded the phone conversation with both supervisors for reference.
While driving on a busy street it felt like my gas pedal was not responding then without warning it suddenly lurched forward enough to screech my front tires. I do not have a floor mat on the driver's side. Thank god no one was in front of me, surely there would have been an accident. I have also had the air bag light on since the car was new. During hyundai new car service one of the service men noticed and mentioned it, but did nothing to correct the problem and today i got a recall on the air bag system stating i missed the 1st recall. My front passenger seat belt light goes on and off sometimes it is on when someone is in the seat buckled up and sometimes it is on when no one is sitting in the seat. I am taking my car in to hyundai for the recall i am going to mention the lurching and let them know about all these complaints! i believe they are ultimately responsible for these problems!!
Passenger seat belt takes several times to remain secured and locked. Headlights are not positioned properly. At night the road is barely visible and could very easily lead to a crash if not providing proper attention and focus to road.
A part on the driver's side seatbelt buckle has failed once per year for the last three years.the failure of this part causes the airbag light to go on, rendering the airbag ineffective in the event of a crash.we have taken the car in as soon as this happens, but are concerned about the frequency of the failures.we also don't understand why this repair was covered twice, but not the third time since this is clearly a problem with this same part and the time period in between part failures was almost identical.
I started having issues with my air bag light coming on intermittently two years ago at about 55,000 miles.i brought it in to the dealer for a corrosion recall and spoke with them about the air bag light.they told me if it stays on solid then return and they will look into it for me.i probably could have had it repaired at that point had they looked into it further.so now light is on all the time, took it in today and it is "seat belt buckles" that is causing issue, repair is 700 dollars and need my car for at least 4-5 days.i am guessing it will take another class action law suit to have hyundai stand behind their product again and issue recalls for it's customers.i called corporate and inquired about investigations into making this a recall but obviously didn't get anywhere.the service department informed me that the air bags do not work now at all.i saw many other similar complaints about this issue, hyundai obviously does not have the satisfaction or the safety of their customers as a priority.
My air bag light came on and has stayed on consistently.our mechanic read the code and it is the passenger side seat beat buckle.i have been told by hyundai that their warranties only cover seat belts and air bags for 5 years or 60,000 miles.i cannot believe they advertise as "america's best warranty."i know this affects whether the air bags would function properly in an accident, so i urge you to please force them to recall this item and repair and/or replace it for anyone affected for free.fyi, i did have this problem with a honda accord in the past and honda did not even question repairing it-it is warranted for the lifetime of the car.i will certainly never buy another hyundai again and will encourage anyone i know not to buy one either.again, please force hyundai to correct this problem with a recall.thank you for your time and investigation.
My airbag light came on.i took the car to the dealership/service garage and was told that there was a problem with a sensor in my seatbelt/airbag and it cost $400.00 to correct.i was unable to pass the va safety inspection with the light on, so i had to pay for the repair.sixteen months later, the light came on again! i returned to the service dept, they ran a diagnostic and told me that the same problem had occurred.i refused to pay for the exact same repair.this is obviously a problem with the hyundai brand and they should fix it.i searched the internet and found that numerous other individuals are experiencing the same problem.please help!must i be expected to pay $400.00 to correct this problem every year in order to pass inspection?this is not fair and hyundai should make this right.i'm told that my airbags won't deploy if i become involved in an accident.
I have a code b1448
Since purchasing my car new in 2006, i have had to have the passenger side seat belt buckle replaced twice. First on oct 6, 2010, then on oct 25, 2013.both times it was related to the air bag light illuminating on the dashboard and staying on consistently.in 2010, i was told it was a faulty seat belt part.hyundai replaced it under warranty.in 2013, i was again told it was an issue with the same seat belt part, and this time i was charged $164.31 for the replacement.this week, the air bag light came on again.i can only assume it's, once again, a faulty seat belt buckle.i called the dealership who did the previous repair (davis hyundai in nj) and they said it was only covered under warranty for 12 months.. So i would have to pay for the replacement again.i googled the issue and it seems to be under investigation by your group.it's clearly a safety issue.. I don't think i should have to pay to have it fixed again, and really i think hyundai should reimburse me for the first repair.if they can't figure out how to make a seat belt buckle that functions properly, they have no business making cars.any help would be hugely appreciated.i planned to go through the bbb as well, but wanted to add to the number of complaints filed.i have records of all previous repairs.
I started the car and noticed that the airbag warning light would not go out. I checked the owners manual and it said bring it to the dealer as soon as possible . The dealer charged 95.00$ to diagnose the problem,and another $810 to change the 2 front seatbelt buckles.this is a safety item because the airbags may not deploy in case of an accident .hyundai should recall these vehicles and fix the problem.i see thatan investigation was opened on this problem , and would like tone included in the number of people complaining about this problemthanks for your time and consideration
We had the passenger seat re-calibrated due to lit airbag light sometime last year under the previous recall - we were not notified by hyundai at all and instead, were told by the dealer when we took the car in that it was a recall item, which we found unconscionable on the manufacturer's part.we could not afford an airbag repair and drove the car for over a year, and found out later that the defect would render the entire system nonfunctional.the airbag light is lit again - the dealer told us not to put anything on the passenger seat besides a person so as not to trigger "something". When i inquired again about the lit airbag light, the dealer told me "it could be the seat belt" and quoted a price well over $100. It is clear the dealer, capital city hyundai in tallahassee, florida is already aware of the problem, and therefore, so is hyundai. Now i see that this is an emerging problem through an edmund's article dated july 25, 2014 - please compel hyundai to act on this defect as soon as possible.my college aged son and teen daughter use the car and i worry constantly about their safety.consumers should not have to pay for a defect involving safety at all - i paid for the car once!!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 168,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle pretensioners needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.updated 6/11/15updated 6/18/15the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 4/17/2015 at mileage 74,985. Updated 7/16/2015updated 10/05/217
Repeated seat belt electronics failures.seat belt electronic failure causes abs system to disable.have taken car to dealership and had seat belt replaced about $300 a belt 4 times as they say it isn't in warranty.replacement seatbelts were new at dealership and installed by dealership.
The airbag dash light on my 2006 hyundai sonata stays on.the dealer says it is due to a fault in the seatbelt tensioner on both driver and passenger side.
In may 2015, i received a letter from hyundai motors america concerning a defect in my 2006 sonata's seat belt buckle assemblies (campaign txx2) causing the airbag light to illuminate.i took my vehicle to waco hyundai located at 1501 w. Loop 340, waco, tx 76712 on 5/14/15 for the campaign notice and other maintenance/repairs.waco hyundai failed to honor the campaign letter refusing to repair my sonata based on the fact my sonata had been previously wrecked.i purchased my sonata a few years prior when it had about 10,000 miles on it knowing it had been wrecked at some point prior.it had 76,002 at the time i dropped it off for service.waco hyundai advised if i had a complaint to call hyundai motors america which created case #7944327.it took hyundai motors america over a month, but they too would not honor the campaign letter because my vehicle had been previously wrecked.my vehicle is currently registered, passes state inspection and is road worthy by all appearances and applicable standards, but neither waco hyundai nor hyundai motors america would honor their own campaign txx2 notice.
I have had to replace the seat belt buckles on my 2006 hyundai sonata 3 times in 85,000 miles, twice on the passenger side and once on the driver side. The problem is the sensor that triggers the airbag light and prevents the airbag from deploying. It is an unusual defect and to have it happen 3 times would indicate to me that there is a manufacturer's defect. I am contacting you because of the safety nature of the problem.i have been told that the airbag will not deploy on the side of the defective seat belt sensor. The first occurrence of this was with less then 8,000 miles on the car.
2006 sonata gls very well maintained (for life of vehicle) by top notch local dealer + no accident history - reports driver side seat belt buckle err code, airbag light on/airbag system not activated. Dealer attemptedoc3 test-passenger seat voluntary recall issue - could not complete test-buckle error...replaced buckle assy: same code + light.dash opened, console removed, driver seat removed: airbag system harness inspection, reseat connections - new code appears: drivers belt retractor assy. Replaced belt retractor assy.no code! and airbag system still not working/airbag light indicator on. ..dealer advised this expensive problem is well-known to 06, 07 sonata owners: sole viable solution=replace air bag system wiring harness.ordered part # on harness - wrong harness delivered (connectors in wrong location on harness/don't meet up with car connectors. Ordered again, same result (dealership noted - these harnesses arrive with bag torn open (not first mechanic to order it for same problem and outcome)..local hyundai territory engineer (troubleshooter for large problems) asked to visit for discussions - right part # / wrong part. Solution = i've dealt with this 3x recently and in this area - order this part #.guess what, new part is $750 / double old part cost.new harness reaches into back seat area as well and causes double the labor costs >$1,000. ..$1k already invested in parts and labor plus facing another $2k in harness parts & labor. Dealer can't provide any guarantee this will solve it short term let alone long term - contacted hyundai usa for financial assistance - denied due to out of warranty + 2nd owner/not original (how convenient for them)..as mentioned, 3x '06 sonata owners in this territory recently experienced identical issues and after getting tough with hyundai usa, received buy-backs of their cars. Try to guess my next move...updated 08/14/14
I turned the car on and the dashboard lights indicated all affected parts listed above went on. Drove the car for 3 miles and shut it off for 2 hours. Turned the car back on and had the same problem. I've read many owners with the same issue, but haven't seen a resolution thisproblem. This is a very serious issues god forbid the air bags don't eject in a accident. What do i do??
My airbag light has been on for approximately 8 months.i had it to the dealer and they said it was a loose connection.they "re-connected" and the light went off.now it has been back on for about 2 months.also i have a hard time connecting my driver seat belt, one time i had to drive without it at all since i could not get it to snap in at all.also the passenger seat belt display light flashes even when there is no one sitting in the seat.i called and apparently i am not a part of the recall for the airbag.my sister has the same car, same year and has the same issues.i find this hard to believe that this is an isolated problem.
Airbag light came on one day and just never went off. No accidents or damage to the car had been done prior. Went to other mechanics and they couldn't even figure out what the code on their diagnostic machines was. Hyundai checked it and told me it was the passenger buckle canister. That's fine, but 400,000 of these in the 06-08 sonata models have now "failed" and at $100 for a diagnostics, then another $250 for a belt buckle repairs, i don't see how this could be wear and tear in the vehicle. Just seems like easy money for hyundai.hope this gets resolved soon.
Seat belt tensioner causing air bag safety problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the seat belt module on the front passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Second timeair bag light.. First time right sideat 72000 mi.. Nor 840000right side repair 300.00 plus notcoverby anysafetyrecall . Lightstays onair bags disables..
Airbag light came on permanently. Dealership says it is a failure in the passenger seat belt pretensioner and will cost me $432. Edmunds research revealed that the nhtsa is studying this problem in consideration of a recall. Just wanted to inform you that i also have this problem along with many other people.
There is a recall on my 2006 hyundai sonata for issue code: b1448 which means ocs mat defect and this made my dash air bag illuminate at times, meaning the airbag wouldn't have deployed in case of an accident. Fortunately, the hyundai dealership shop did not charge me to replace the passenger seat since it is a recall. However, before they began to process the b1448 fix, another "safety" issue code came up on their diagnostic test saying "seat belt buckle pretensioner: driver resistance is too high" and the dealership told me that this is also causing the air bag light to illuminate, thus the airbag may not deploy. Since my car warranty has expired and there is no safety recall on this specific issue, i have to pay a big bill out of my own pocket to replace the buckle pretensioner. This is a safety issue and there should be a recall on this. No one should pay anything for a safety issue. Upon web researching there has been a good number of people that have the same issue but yet there is no recall yet.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.after starting the ignition the "air bag" warning lightilluminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection.the front driver-side seat belt was replaced for the malfunction.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions foridentical failures, and the front passenger seat belt assembly was replaced. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
Airbag light remains lit, suspected it had to do with passenger airbag recall. Dealer says not, that it is the passenger seat belt pretensioner and that in an accident the seat belt system would not work if not fixed and wants to charge $485 to do so. This is a safety issue and needs to be added to the recall because, based on the number of complaints i see, this is obviously a parts failure. Since the driver's side gets used far more often than the passenger, it is hasn't failed as a result of use.
Air bag light has been on for six months. Got the recall notice about passenger occupant system which indicated that if the light stays on to bring the car to the dealership. I took the car to the dealership and was told that the system checked out okay. I told the service rep that the light was still on. He indicated that was aproblem with the seat belt buckle. He also indicated that the air bag may or may not deploy in the case of an accident. This is a major safety issue. Hyundai should issue a recall on this apparent defect.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 35 mph the contact's vehiclestruck another vehicle.the passenger'd side seat belt harness failed to secure the passenger during the crash.the dealer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileage were 40,000.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle left the roadway, entered the woods, and spun around several times. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. The contact sustained neck, lower back, and head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unaware of injuries in the other vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that in 2015, the vehicle was serviced at miller hyundai (4455 vestal pkwy e vestal, ny 13850 877-386-0382) per a recall number: 88801f01 regarding the front driver and passenger side buckle pretensioner and air bags. The correct recall information was unavailable. In 2015, prior to the recall repair, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The diagnosis was unknown, but a spring was replaced. The failure mileage was 154,244.
Airbag light remained on took it to the dealer 2 years ago (estimate), they reset the sensor and fiddled with the cable under the seat.in august of 2011 the light came back on and remained on. Took it it the dealer who scanned the codes which read "b1701" and "b1706" airbag resistance too high from the seat buckles.the dealer replaced the driver and passenger buckle at my cost. Mileage 62,966there seems to be a high incidence of this occurring and should be investigated.see also:http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/hyundai/sonata/10315909http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/hyundai/sonata/seat_belts/problem.aspxhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hyundai_airbags.html
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata.while merging into the traffic. It was recently involved in a front end collision. The crash was so bad that it affected the radiator and even broke the coolant reservoir. The main frame of the car is also damaged. Even after this level of serious crash, the airbags still didn't inflate. No airbag was deployed. I suffered some injuries. This brings me to question the safety of this car. My model was premium sports package with 3.3 v6 engine.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger front seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. The vin was unavailable.
My airbag warning light has beenilluminated for a few years now. I have brought it to a few hyundai dealerships and they tell me it is because of a problem with a sensor in my seat belts. They also tell me there is no recall and it will cost between 500-700 to fix it. While advising me that is it a serious safety risk and may cause my airbag to not deploy in the event of a crash. I don't understand how there is no recall on this yet. As the dealership has also informed me this is a common problem with the 2006 sonata's.
In 12/21/09 airbag system light kept coming on.took it to the dealer. They stated chip related to air bag system under the passenger seat was broken and i was not covered under warranty.invoice # [xxx] (dennis hyundai of dublin) repairs estimated at $500 to $900. Called hyundai with a complaint.the service manager then called we had a meeting.i paid $ 175.03 to replace the chip.they also repaired passenger seat per nhtsa recall 13v-354 (note the recall repair only worked for about a year).after the warranty expired i took the vehicle to both the dealer and local repair shops.the airbag light would come one and then sometimes when i stopped reset its self or the dealer/repair shop could reset the light.the electrical wiring system started to act up after the 60,000 mile warranty period expired. The abs light comes on then goes off the radio will come in loud the get quiet.the constant however is the airbag system light. I had the seat belt (driver side) changed (twice) in 2011 as the first replacement in did not work.the airbag light was off for a short time and then came back on.it will not reset so the airbag light is always on. I have always felt this problem should be covered by hyundai. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Airbag light / problem.took car to car pros hyundai, seattle wa on aurora. Advised them my airbag light all of a sudden stays on.they advised me that it was seat belt issue and some wiring under the floor board. Hyundai advised me that the air bags wouldn't work if i was in a accident. Asked them if this was under warranty, they said only up to 60, 000 miles. And my car is over that.i advised why aren't all seat belt functions and airbags covered through the life of the car.doesn't make sense. Its the law that i have to wear a seatbelt, well it should be a law that the seat belts are working properly and airbags for the life of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that thebuckle assembly pre tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,897.
On november of 2011, the "airbag" light in my sonata came on and stayed on. Upon investigation by the hyundai dealership, i was told that it was a problem with my seat belt. I had it repaired at a cost of $325.79. At that time i made a formal complaint to you. Nhtsa id number: 10436650now i have the same problem again! my airbag light came on the week of 4/7/13 (odometer 112,660) and again i have been told it is the seat belt. Again it will cost upwards of $300.00. And this is just 19,250 miles since i had it repairedit seems to me that this is an indication of either a defective part or a defective design.i have been told that the airbag will not work when the airbag light is on so i see this as a critical defect that needs to be investigated by the nhtsa.if a vehicle's airbags shut down every 20,000 miles or so, in my opinion the vehicle is a danger to consumers. Judging from a cursory search on the internet, i see that there are many other hyundai sonataswith the same issue. Please investigate.
Took to dealer to check on air bag indicator light on dash. Told by dealer that sensor in passenger side seat belt needs to be replaced for $375.00. And that all airbags were inoperable until sensor is replaced. Car is 8k miles past warranty. Called hyundai consumer affairs hotline to file complaint but was told nothing could be done by hyundai at this time. B&*l s&%t. My car has never been in an accident & the passenger side seat has been occupied 10% of the time. After reading all of the other sonata owner complaints of this nature, a moron can discern that this is a system design flaw & hyundai should step up & claim responsibly and make this right b-4 people die & this problem turns real ugly.
The airbag light on the dashboard stays on and the passenger continuously blinks.i happened to click/engage the seat belt (with no one in the seat) and the passenger light goes off but the airbag lighton dashboard stays on.i do not know the exact date this started happening because my daughter drives it and she's going to colorado college in colorado springs. But today's date is 6/5/2017
The airbag light wouldn't go out and the dealer has indicated that there was a failure in the sensor in the drivers side seat belt which will cost $400 to replace. Have never had a problem like this in any other car i have every driven. Due to cost have chosen to drive without a airbag on the drivers side.
Previously reported suspension failure caused accident. Air bag light did not deploy but came on and stayed on giving error code. Today the auto body shop doing the repairs to my car stated that the seat belt pre-tensioner's in both driver and passenger seats are not working and both need replaced as well as the air bag sensors on the driver and passenger side.
In the mid of april, i received a extended warranty letter from hyundai for my "air bag" light that has been on. It was for the air bag light due to resistance within the connector for the front seat belt buckle. On april 27, 2015 i scheduled my first appointment at savannah hyundai. On invoice it stated: 135681 check and found history codes b1701 drivers seat buckle pretensioner resistance high b176 passenger seat buckle resistance clear codes no codes reset. I was told the problem was fixed. As i drove off the service lot, my air bag light went back on. On may 4, 2015, i went in for another diagnosis and was told that they needed my car to stay at the shop and they gave me a rental. They said they needed to send my seat off to be fixed. It was a few days that they had my car. On that invoice it stated: check air bag system for codes b1701 and b1706 driver and passenger front seat belt buckle pretensioner resistance high found service bullentin 15be002 install tie strap on driver and passenger seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors.on june 22, 2015 i came in savannah hyundai once again because my air bag light warning came back on. I was told that my warranty was already extended was no longer under warranty and i would have to pay out of pocket if i wanted to fix this problem with my car. Which i had the extended warranty and had no idea why they were fighting with me with this. Fix the safety issue! on invoice it was noted that the tsb for pretensioner connectors were already performed and that the vehicle needs passenger buckle pretensioner and the tsb does not mention any warranty covering the replacement, only the zip tie installation. I called corporate and on may 29, 2015, they ordered the passenger seat buckle pretensioner and supposedly they fixed the issue. Today is july, 15, 2015 and my air bag warning lamp is on once again. I am very disappointed.
Air bag light on at driver side- hyundai says it is caused by passenger side seat buckle.dealer and hyundai corporate office says this is not covered under nhtsa action number pe14023.unless i am reading nhtsa action number pe14023 incorrectly i think it should be???concerned about driving now.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the air bag sensor within the seat belt buckle failed. There was an electrical fault within the seat belt buckle that was causing the air bag light to illuminate constantly. There was no problem with the seat belt only the air bags. The dealer stated that in order to repair the failure, they would have to replace the entire seat belt assembly. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,878.
Dear sir or madam, my 2006 sonata has being illuminated the air bag lamp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired.please investigate if will determine if 2006 hyundai sonata car should be recalled.thanks, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator would illuminate each time the vehicle was started. The dealer stated that the front seat belt receivers needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,400. The vehicle was repaired at acost of $ 365.35.
Passenger seat belt light is on dashboard.it doesn't matter if there is someone in the seat or not.sun visor on driver doesn't stay up.had it replaced due to not being able to stay up.now the passenger side visor is doing the same thing.visor shouldn't be having issues.as for seatblet light.hopefully a recall will take care of this.
The driver side seat belt pretensioner was changed under warranty on my 2006 sonata.now the passenger side pretensioner has set a code. The vehicle is no longer covered under warranty.an online search proved to be quite fruitful. This is not by any means an isolated incident.hyundai is aware this problem exists and spans multiple models yet has done nothing to repair vehicles out of warranty.i would like to point out that a seat belt pretensioner is not a wear item. This part works in concert with your airbag. It also is a controlled explosion which tightens the seat belt to a person as the air bag is deployed.if some hyundai air bags were to set codes for being out of spec all vehicles using them would no dough be recalled. However, a part working in unison on the same system with the same technology is not.i am at a loss for why this is not a national recall.
Brought my vehicle to dealer due to 'air bag' warning light remaining on continuously. Dealer states that it is the passenger seat belt tensioner that needs to be replaced for approximately $350.00+. They did not have the part in stock. Came home and googled problem and found that this is a very common safety issue with this vehicle. I do not see any recall listed for this issue yet. It is a safety issue that is discovered quite often with this year, make, model car in that with this problem the air bags will not deploy. Is there any research going on now related to this problem and will a recall be issued in the near future?
I just had to get the driver side seat belt buckle replaced because the check air bag light was on. I've seen many other reports similar to the one i'm reporting here. A year and a half ago i had to get the passenger seat belt buckle replaced for the same issue. I was told that without getting these replaced when i did the air bag would not deploy, which is a huge safety issue. Searching nhtsa found quite a few similar reports, and searching the internet found a ton more. This appears to be a defect impacting the safety of at least this car's make and model as the air bags would not deploy, and potentially other makes or models (i only checked my own). I urge the nhtsa to investigate the issue due to the frequency of complaints and the impact to the passengers' safety.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light remains illuminated on the instrument panel.the failure indicates that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash.two months ago, she took the vehicle to the dealer twice for repair.the first time, the dealer reset the light, and the second time they replaced the sensor in the passenger seat.the air bag light has illuminated again within the last thirty days and is still lit.the hyundai dealer stated that they could not repair the failure, but would like the contact to drive 200 miles so that an inspection could be performed.the manufacturer stated that they will send out a customer service satisfaction notice for all customers experiencing air bag failure.they further stated that they will develop a remedy because they are unsure of the cause of failure.the failure mileage was 25,000.updated 7/3/08 when the brakes are applied the seat belt will release and not lock. When the accelerator is applied, the seat belt will not release.
This is the second repair of buckle assy- front (first repair was performed in 2009). I paid for the second repair on 6/25/14 as the maintenance manager said it was a one-time recall and would not be covered under warranty. (part: 88840-0a000-qs) needed it done for safety so i paid; but, it bothered me that it was a recall and i had paid nearly $260. I called the dealership after the first of the year (2015) and after talking to a couple of people found there was an extended warranty that should cover the cost. After numerous calls, mailing invoice with check number, faxing same on 3/20/15, i got a phone call today requiring me to upload a file to a particular website. I called and went thru 2 more people, one of whom had my hard copy invoice document in hand, could not enter my personal info. (phone #, address, email address) and, was not in the dept. That handled the "campaign" refund; she transferred me to "sweetie" who still insisted i must create a jpg file of my invoice to post to the new website. (i am 62 but figured it out, others won't. I have doggedly pursued my refund but hyundai is making it nearly impossible (which i told them). Today is 4/20/15. Waiting for next ridiculous requirement. Too many phone numbers and websites to list here. Also had valve cover oil leak repaired on 6/25/14 and based on a complaint seen on this site, i am waiting for a second occurrence. Installed 22453-3c110 gasket-rocker cover lh, replaced valve cover gasket.we can complain all day but nobody is streamlining the recall repair process. At least i finally discovered this website which i am saving to favorites.
Responded to a airbag recalljuly 2013. Dealership indicated they corrected recall.however, now 11/2017 airbag light goes on. Car mechanic says light is indicating a recall on airbag. Contacted hyundaiconsumer affairs and was told that the correction only replaced the seatbelt not the seatbelt tentioner and we were never informed that their was no fix at the time for the tentioner. No further notice went out indicating repair could be done. They indicate it can be fixed now under campaign txx2.
I wish to make a complaint on the safety operation of this car. Since it was bought new from sansone auto mall the air bag light has come on 4 times and now a 5th time in may of 2015. The air bag light on the instrument cluster always points to the seat belt buckle on the drivers seat. Every time we take it to hyundai they have no concern of the issue even though we complain. They say there is nothing they can do except replace the seat belt buckle assembly. They will not warranty anything. Also talked with hyundai and they have no concern either on this safety issue. We fear the safety of not just the drive but the passengers should an accident occur and they air bags don't deploy or the seat belts work correctly. The front passenger seat cushion also became defective which had to be repaired as well. Hyundai and their dealership is charging us and average of $350.00 each time for this issue which we believe is theirs. Apparently as we see it they have no concern for the safety of this model car series. We have to take it again for the same problem prior to motor vehicle inspection in july of 2015.
Driving along, and the airbag light illuminated. Dealer says drivers side seat belt buckle failed and now, airbag light remains illuminated, possible failure of airbags.
The "airbag" light came on and the vehicle was brought to the dealership for service.it was reported back to me that the seat belt sensor had failed, causing the airbag light to come on (and it was not covered on my extended warranty). From researching on the internet, it appears that this is a common problem with the hyundai sonata 2006. Hyundai refuses to do anything about it even though it is potentially a very dangerous malfunction.
Sensor in passenger seat cushion not working properly and will cause the airbag and seat belt light to illuminate and also causes the airbag to not deploy upon impact.this is a problem that should be a recall issued from hyundai as there are millions of people that have this same complaint.
Seat belt assembly malfunction - car will not pass inspection due to air bag light on.entire assembly must be replaced at a cost of almost $500.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available...updated 09-23-14
Upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard "check airbag" light was constantly illuminated.took vehicle to the dealer (23jul08) where they diagnosed code b1701 and replaced the front drivers seat belt buckle assembly.at 43,340 miles (03feb09) i needed the passenger seat belt buckle assembly (b1706 code) replaced. At57,106 miles (06nov09) i needed the drivers seat belt buckle replaced (code not documented by dealer).now (19dec12) the "check airbag" light is lit again (103,121) and the codes b1701 ad b1706 both show up. Most likely replace both driver and passenger seat belt buckle assembly. An unbelievable number of seat belt buckle replacements in the life of this vehicle.since seat belt issues like this illuminate the "check airbag" indicator light, i have to believe this is a safety factor related problem.
June 2008, seatbelt light & airbag light come on intermittently for passenger seat. Code b1706, passenger buckle pretensioner.part was replaced by hyundai, under warranty.august 2012, mileage 45,000 airbag warning light on intermittently, then permanently.code b1706 passenger buckle pretensioner, again.contacted both corporate hyundai and dealer and told no warranty on this item and no known problems with it.seems that repeated failures of a component of the srs is a major safety issue.vehicle has low mileage and passenger seat is rarely used, yet buckle pretensioner has failed twice!!i have noticed repeated entries regarding this problem on the 2006 sonata.if you are experiencing this issue be sure to file a complaint here, even if you have resolved the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthe air bag warning light remained illuminated on a consistent basis on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the passenger seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Within 2 years,the light illuminated and failed again. The vehicle was repaired for the identical component. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the seat belt sensor for the air bag would need to be replaced.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and no repairs were performed.the current mileage was approximately 78,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 43,000. Updated 06/16/11*ljupdated 06/27/11
Dt*:the contact stated while using the driver's seat belt it cuts into her neck.there is no way to adjust the seat belt.the dealer stated the seat belt was manufactured that way. Updated 7/3/2006 -
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the seat belt buckle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,900.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the air bag light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty seat belt buckle. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that in 2009, the same failure was remedied when an authorized dealer replaced the seat belt pretensioner buckle. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the same repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.updated 08/31/11
The seat-belt warning chime on this vehicle activates the moment the driver's belt is unbuckled even if the car is at rest, the automatic transaxle is in park, and the parking brake is set. This loud, grating chime repeats every 6 secs. Although i assume the system meets current nhtsa rules per se, there is a safety threat because i have seen many posts on internet forums from people wanting to know how to deactivate the system because they, like most drivers, have occasion to be in the vehicle not in traffic with the engine running. Examples include drive-up bank teller and atm's, drive-thru food service lanes, and in parking lots with the vehicle idling to make cell phone sales calls. Safety is threatened because if the chime is disconnected then it can't warn if the driver truly forgets once the vehicle is moved from rest or if the driver forgets the key, which would increase the risk of joy-riders stealing the vehicle. Also, shade-tree mechanics could damage the seat-belt pretensioner system wiring trying to "hot-wire" the buckle switch. I call on the nhtsa to call on hyundai to modify the system and the promulgate new rules that would require that additional warning chimes after the first timed cycle be allowed only after there are signs that the vehicle is moving, such as speedometer input, the vehicle's being removed from park or shifted into gear, or the parking brake being released (for example, similar to the system for the warning light on the 1997 chevrolet cavalier that i drive at work).
Seat belt strap broke passager side during accident in a 2006 hyundai sonata.ricky j. Caperton was the passager.spend 6 hours in the er virginia beach va 23454.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates whether or not someone was seated in the front passenger seat.the dashboard that contained the air bag was cracked all around.the entire dashboard was replaced, but the passenger side air bag light still illuminates.in addition, the driver's side seat would not move up when adjusted and the driver's side window would not go down.they were both replaced under warranty.the contact is extremely dissatisfied that she purchased a brand new vehicle and has experienced major failures.the current mileage was 13,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata.while merging into the traffic. It was recently involved in a front end collision. The crash was so bad that it affected the radiator and even broke the coolant reservoir. The main frame of the car is also damaged. Even after this level of serious crash, the airbags still didn't inflate. No airbag was deployed. I suffered some injuries. This brings me to question the safety of this car. My model was premium sports package with 3.3 v6 engine.
I own a hyundai sonata 2006, and just before it got to 80,000 miles, the air bag light suddenly went on.it has stayed on for a week as of 9/25/10.i looked it up online and it seems many people have had this same issue with the hyundai sonatas and it is very costly to fix. I think this is a safety issue that should be looked into with hyundai, if it happens repeatedly.
The air bag light on dashboard stayed on while driving. The front passenger seat belt light blinked on and off. The only way to make it stop was to fasten the passenger side seat belt. I took the car to dealership and was told that the ocs (occupant classification system) sensor in front passenger seat had "burnt" itself out. Failure to replace sensor would cause airbags to fail. Did some investigating and found that a recall had been issued for this sensor back in 2008. The dealership informed me thatmy car was "not" part of the recall. My vin number was not "on the list".same make, same model--not part of recall???? the repair cost $1000 for a new seat.how many other owners of hyundai vehicles are "not" part of recalls?
Code b1448, testing revealed that the passenger seat sensor was not communicating. "airbag" light is on, passenger seatbelt light flashing when no passenger is in it
My car has the same problem as this complaint number.10575493i have been told by the dealer that i need to have the seat replaced which is a $1000+ repair.this should be a significant safety issue.
This car is exhibiting the same behavior as other sonata models from 2006 that have been recalled for the occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. Thus with this issue, no air bag deployment could occur causing serious injury or death. I'm not sure why this particular vin is not covered under a recall that spans all hyundai sonatas from 2006-2008. This has been brought to a dealership and was verified as the problem this car is exhibiting and this should be part of this recall. This is a major safety recall that should be covered and i would like more information as to why this would not be part of this recall, when the car is classified under the parameters of the recall and is exhibiting the signs of the problem the recall covers. This occurs whenever you turn on the vehicle and the sensor in the passenger seat malfunctions. Luckily, there has been no accident and thus no opportunity for the airbag to fail to deploy, but if it occurs, it will definitely lead to a hefty lawsuit.
My airbag light is illuminated and seat belt light blinks on the passenger side. It seems to be a known problem with the hyundai sonata. Dealer needs to recall the passenger seat/faulty sensor for the safety of the passengers
While not moving waiting to merge, the vehicle was hit from behind.when it was hit the driver's seat slid back and laid back so that the driver could not reach the wheel.
On or around 11nov12, the air bag warning light for the passenger seat became illuminated on my 2006 hyundai sonata.my local mechanic says the code represents a problem with the air bag sensor in that seat, and a recall was issued in 2008 for this problem.however, hyundai claims that my vehicle is not covered by the recall despite its falling within the model years.the cost to repair could be in excess of $1,000.00us, and hyundai will not cover this under the aforementioned recall notice.from reading online, this appears to be a prevalent issue with this model, and i submit that a new recall ought to be considered or the existing one ought to be expanded.
Airbag light came on one day and just never went off. No accidents or damage to the car had been done prior. Went to other mechanics and they couldn't even figure out what the code on their diagnostic machines was. Hyundai checked it and told me it was the passenger buckle canister. That's fine, but 400,000 of these in the 06-08 sonata models have now "failed" and at $100 for a diagnostics, then another $250 for a belt buckle repairs, i don't see how this could be wear and tear in the vehicle. Just seems like easy money for hyundai.hope this gets resolved soon.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while making a left turn at 5 mph, the front passenger seat became unattached and flipped over.the passenger sustained back injuries.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the bolts for the front passenger seat were missing.the current and failure mileages were 22,100.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000- air bags. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle stating that her vin was not included in the recall despite that the contact received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the recall. The sun visor labels also began peeling and the contact inquired with the dealer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v234000 (equipment: other labels) and was informed by the dealer that that the repair was previously performed. The dealer refused any additional repairs. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v377000 (seats: front assembly: recliner) and the dealer refused repairs under the recall, stating that the work had already been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that she never took the vehicle in for repairs under the recall. The contact also stated that when applying the brakes, the brake lights would not illuminate. She received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes) and when taking the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed again that the work had already been performed. The vehicle was not repaired for any of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes: hydraulic: switches: brake lights) was performed on the vehicle in 2009 and the repairs failed. The contact stated when driving the vehicle the electronic stabilty control light illuminated and the vehicle had to be restarted in order for it to turn off. The contact stated that after driving for a short period of time the failure would recurred. The vehicle had not been inspected, but a mechanic told the contact that they believe the failure was caused by the stomp lamp switch failing again. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 11/13/12updated 11/28/2012
My vehicle was moving upon coming to a stop. I tried the brake system but my car wouldn't stop and caused an accident. That's what i remember.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 10 mph, the brakes failed and a crash occurred. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 03/11/16*ljthe consumer stated when the brake was applied, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Updated 04/05/16.
While coming to a complete stop at a red light, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily i was very close to home, but i had to depress the brake pedal very early at all remaining stops for the remainder of the trip. Upon further inspection,i discovered the right rear brake line has developed a leak above the suspension sub-frame.
I had 2006 sonata esc light popped up and suddenly my accelerator pedal stopped working my car was idealized to the speed of 20mph i was on the interstate i was just saved to meet an accident. Fuse box started heating and it burnet i shutoff engine and then stayed their for a while and then i went back home. I thought only my car has this problem but there are many more cars with the same problems i am not using my car since i changed tps assembly breaklight switch fuse but still, problem resist this may cause a big accident. Please look after this safety problem.
Brakes failed due to corroded steel hard lines for rear brakes. The hard lines failed approximately under the driver seat in a protected plastic channel that contains the brake hard lines, and fuel lines. On further inspection brake lines are heavily corroded, and fuel lines also have extensive corrosion. The point of failure happened while attempting to stop quickly in a high traffic situation while applying high brake pressure. The brake lines are in a partially enclosed channel - so are not visible for inspection, and the issue was missed even after taking the car for an evaluation at sears after this issue occurred. Symptoms of this incident included: sinking brake pedal, brake warning light, low fluid in brake reservoir, and loss of control of the vehicle. Brake lines can fail - however this was surprising as the car has very low miles - and was only driven for approx 65,000 miles in the midwest where salt was used occasionally (central illinois). It should be expected that the brake lines would last at least for the 10yr or 120,000 mile manufacture lifetime of the car.
The car either accelerating or braking jerks as if it starts and stops on it's own.i am afraid of driving it. I've had it to the dealer a couple of times and my first complaint was that it jerked into gear. It didn't matter if reverse or forward. The check engine light will come on. The dealer replaced a shift sensor but that didn't fix the check engine light nor the stop and start at random times. When this happens the car slows way down and i barely can get it to go forwards. The last time it happened was at night. I pulled onto a street from a stop sign into traffic. I barely went half a block and had to pull into a driveway to get out of the traffic behind me. The esc light came on briefly on the dash. I looked at the off switch and it was illuminated. I pushed it off i think.the road was dry and there was no reason that turning at 5 mph would create a reason for such a reaction from the car. I only have 30k miles on the vehicle. It should not be doing this.
Under regular driving conditions the brake pedal would become so hard that they could not be pressed down, the speed would decline to 5 miles per hour and the car would start smoking. The abs and esc light would come and wouldn't go off until car is turned off. This s due to a faulty abs hecu unit (hydraulic and electronic control unit) and the right front upper control arm. I contacted hyundai who wouldn't pay the dealer to fix my 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 with 65,263 miles. They advised that the isn't under warranty, however, the abs hecu unit is faulty. This is a safety concern for myself and fellow drivers.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact who was an independent mechanic stated that while inspecting the vehicle he discovered that the rear parking brake pads were rusted. The contact indicated that the failure was caused by moisture in the brake pads. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights did not illuminate. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the evap and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. On another day, the abs indicator illuminated and caused the brake lights not to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving in early rush hour traffic, another vehicle shifted lanes unexpectedly. While hitting the brakes, the vehicle "jostled" and shook and was failing to stop. After pumping the breaks i was able to regain control and barely (3-6 inches) avoid hitting anyone else. The mechanic just called to inform me that one caliper pin in the front right brakes, as well as one caliper pin in the rear left had completely froze up. This is the second time the front right has done so (first time on or around january 13, 2013). After researching this today, this is a huge safety issue with this make & model.
The abs light would sometime come on and off, causing the radio and lights to click on and off. This has been going since i brought the car.
The brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata failed on me as i was driving. My car seemed to have not been working properly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line and evaporator line were rusted and corroded due to salt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have been having the abs/esc light come on periodically but usually when i turn the car off and back on again the abs/esc light would go off. But now my check engine light is on as well as the abs/esc light. The check engine light stays on but the abs/esc light does not come on until i hit the brakes for the first time while driving. Hyundai sonata 2006 3.3l v.6.
2006 sonata: the esc abs light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. If i shut the car off and re start, the dash light goes out sometimes; may return the next time i start the car..
Brakes are locking up and the abs light is constantly coming on. Whenever vehicle is in motion the brakes calipers tend to stick and the abs light comes on periodically.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed to work. The contact stated that the brakes needed to be replaced every 10,000 miles on average. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side rear brake pads wore prematurely, the caliper was frozen, and the rotor was rusted. The brake pads, rotor, and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
I went to my car to get a blanket and noticed that my brake lights will not turn off and my esc off light is on.
My electronic stability control (esc) and abs lights come on while braking even after recall was corrected for the stop lamp switch. Brake lights do not illuminate consistently either.
Noticed a fluid leaking in the drive way. Upon investigation, it was brake fluid and the lines rusted through.thank jesus my wife wasn't driving the car.the kicker is no brake warning light was displayed on the dash.
Brake lights do not illuminate.recall id #09v122000dealer offered no help,said it was out of warranty ,i would have to absorb cost.
After exiting a restaurant parking lot i attained a speed of about 35mph when a traffic lite about 100yds ahead turned to red. I took my foot off the accelerator and after a few yardsapplied the brakes only to find the pedalgoing down to the floor with little or no braking action. I grabbed and the pulled the hand brake as hard as reasonable without breaking the handle or doing other damage to the emergency braking system. Although i stopped about 2-3 car lengths short ofan accident i'm sure that use of the hand brake prevented a rear end collision. Only after i had driven a few hundred yards to get off the roadway did the red brake failure lite come on confirming that i had survived a sudden brake failure as opposed to a slow leak failure. With a rather shakyhand, i grabbed a flash light and while my passenger pumped the brake pedal i found that the brake fluid was leaking from a location about 16 inches in front of the left rear tire. The car is in the yard now but w/o a lift the location of the failure is unknown.hundai did not seemed too concerned about the near accident stating there are no knownbrake issues but did give me a case number for reference, that number is 6046357. Since hundai did not seem too concerned about near accident so i will be taking the sonata to a local dealer.
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 lightis on constantly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under nhtsa campaign number 13v354000 (suspension) however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was driving downhill at unknown speeds when the brakes failed to engage when depressed. The contact applied aggressive force to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal also became stuck to the floorboard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,758.
I'm having a few issues with my car. Some of the issues i'm having are:my lighting/headlights, my fuel lines are completely rusted out and cause gas to leak from my vehicle, it sometimes will not start or turn all the way over, and the brakes on my car. I have looked up some recalls for my specific type of car and some of them match the issues of which i'm currently having. All of the issues i have are very dangerous and would be dangerous for other drivers around me.
Esc/abs lights came on while driving and was hard to control the car acceleration was hard and braking seemed to go down low enough to scare you. I made it home the lights went off but back on another doing the same thing happened where acceleration seemed to be dragging anf brakes felt low this is dangerous and now i do not drive it since these lights come on often. I had the car checked and dtccodes show multiple code for abs, esc, airbags all of which have been fixed but that did not help the esc/abs light still come and make braking/acceleration hard at times.
I went to a sears auto center back in december 2012 to get an alignment. In the first week of may 2013, i went back to sears to have my alignment rechecked because i was experiencing shaking while braking. They told me my rear brake shoes were corroded and falling apart and i needed to change them, along with getting new rotors and brake pads. After have these parts installed, the mechanic called me over regarding my alignment and said the rear suspension frame was corroded and rusted in 2 places, causing the tow to go out of alignment. They said i needed to either replace the whole subframe or have a steel beam welded to it for stability so they could get the correct alignment specs. If i didn't fix it, the alignment would always be off. They also warned me that if i traveled with my vehicle long distance, the frame could break where the corrosion occurred, causing an accident.2 weeks ago, i was driving at about 35 mph in my neighborhood when my steering wheel listed to the left about 45 degrees and my rear wheels started to lean in. The driver's side rear wheel was also turned outwards which caused the car to fishtail and swerve uncontrollably during driving. I felt very unsafe and my car has been parked in my driveway since until i can get it towed to a repair shop.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started and placed in either drive or reverse, it suddenly accelerated. In addition, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle unless he placed the gear in neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to car pros hyundai renton (201 s 7th st, renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not provided. Vin available
Recurring problem with left rear brake caliper;it is probably rusting and freezes up,causing the left rear brake pad to not operate.the result is that the car only has braking on three(3) wheels.this is a clear safety hazard that the company(hyundai) is not addressing.there have been more than 150 complaints on this issue.there has been a class action suit filed with no results.
The esc off light turned on by itself. When pushing the button for the esc off, nothing happened. A few days later i noticed a minor stutter-step of the car's forward motion with a slight grinding noise, and the esc off light was illuminated again. The esc off light stayed illuminated. When i arrived at my destination, i shut the car off then turned it on again. The esc light was no longer illuminated.august 27, 2014, i left my car at the dealership and proceeded to work, they "found damage to left-front wheel speed sensor and left-front tone wheel. They also stated both the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel need to be replaced before further diagnosis could be performed.august 30, 2014, i was traveling at approximately 40 m.p.h. When traffic ahead began slowing. I applied the brakes and the car didn't just stutter & grind, it was like one side of the vehicle wasn't braking at all and the other side was breaking hard. The car jerked side to side for a short distance then seemed to right itself. The esc off light was now illuminated again. If i had been traveling any faster, or in heavier traffic, this certainly would have caused me to have an accident. I feel this is a design flaw, not an error on my part as the consumer, and believe this to be a life and death safety issue. My brakes have never been worked on and there's no logical reason for the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel to be damaged.
Driving on the highway and my car just died out of no where took it to get looked at only to find out the engine died car got so hot it had to sit over night to cool. Also was driving one day and rook a turn amd my brakes wouldn't stop took it in and found out the entire brake line was corroded had to spend thousands to get it fixed.
The brakes started locking up going down the road not allowing the car to travel anymore and pulling to one side. Had to wait for the brakes to cool down and they still did this again. Replaced all brake calipers, rotors and pads and was fine for about 6 months and now is doing it again. Now the esc off light came on and will not turn off.
Esc light com's on randomly causing car to decelerate becomes hard to steer and car looses power. Have had various things done to car but it continues to happen randomly. Diagnostics from different mechanics indicate electrical problems am told care is unsafe to drive at 83,000 miles. This should be a recall2006 hyuandi sonata
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph the brake pedal failed to depress and the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.updated 03/29/17*lj
Campaign #092 was replaced on my vehicle at bel air hyundai on 9/14/2010.the vehicle was there for other regular service and the recall was performed.at that time, the switch was not a problem. No check engine light and we were unaware that this recall was even performed.i'm sure it was listed on my paperwork.this week, my check engine light comes on and my abs light stays on.i took it to autozone.the code was p0504.faulty stop lamp brake switch.i looked it up online, unaware that it was already replaced once. Called bel air hyundai, made my appointment, took the car in on august 29, 2014.i was told by [xxx] that my car did not qualify for this recall.not that it had been replaced, but that my vin did not qualify.i took my vehicle back because i could not afford the $160 repair on the switch that i really and truly thought would be covered by this recall.i called hyundai customer service and opened case# [xxx].the gentlemen i spoke with gave me the information regarding the completed campaign from 9/14/2010 and suggested that i call bel air hyundai back again and that they should replace this switch for free.i did as he suggested and was told by [xxx] that this was not their policy to perform recalls twice and the repair was going to cost me $160. Needless to say, i'm a little unhappy about all of the work that i've had to put into this and i'm still going to be out money for this repair.this is a faulty switch as per the recall.who is to say the 2nd one is not faulty as well? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?
My car started having problems in may that when i look them up, are listed as issues that have been recalled by hyundai yet when i contacted hyundai these were not open recalls on my vehicle.my abs/esc light comes on and off. If i turn my car off and re-start it then the light will be gone, only to come on again at some point when i'm driving. I just got new brakes in january and my brakes seem to be working fine. The only time i was concerned was during a road trip when the light was off, but came on when i slammed on my brakes on the highway.my air bag light came on around the same time the brake light started consistently coming on. This light does not go away.i have also been told that i have a back break light that is out yet when i took it to get a new bulb it was working just fine. Then the next day when backing up, i could see my car's reflection in a window and that light was out, indicating some sort of electrical short.to top it all off, my check engine light came on today and i will be taking my car in this afternoon to see what that is.my car is up to date on all maintenance. In the last 7 months i have had new brakes, new spark plugs, and a new battery. I'm not sure why these lights are on but it is very frustrating to see recalls for some of these issues, and they just aren't on my car specifically.
On march 9th, 2015, i was driving home from work after picking up my infant daughter from daycare when several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard of my 2006 hyundai sonata; the airbag, abs, and esc off warning lights.in preparation for the upcoming left turn into my neighborhood, i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and coast to the intersection. The cruise control did not disengage. I applied more pressure to the brake pedal to slow down, but upon releasing the brake the vehicle returned to the set cruise speed. I now applied as much pressure as i possibly could to the brake pedal and the cruise control set light did not disengage. The sonata downshifted and revved up to 4k rpm attempting to overpower my braking. At this point it was too late to avoid the intersection. I placed the car into neutral and swerved to avoid hitting an oncoming vehicle and median, at the turn.the sonata spun out and came to rest in the oncoming traffic lanes after overshooting the turn.i verified my daughter was uninjured then proceeded to drive the sonata, at idle, the remaining 1/8th of a mile to my house.after arriving at home, i visited hyundai's and the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle recall information web pages and found no recalls regarding my sonata's vin.
On my way to work one morning i noticed that i had next to no pressure in my brakes.when i had my neighbor investigate what was wrong, he noticed that my hard brake lines were so rusted and corroded due to snow/salt/etc, that my brake line nearly crumbled to the touch.i had to replace this brake line for my car to be safe.the person that worked on my car informed me that there is a groove that this line sits in, which caused it to sit with the salt/snow that corroded it.my car is only 7 years old, and i take very good care of it.this is in my opinion a very dangerous.
Have had an ongoing issue with brake lights going out... Stop lamp switch has been replaced 4 times in the last 5 years. Now i don't have brake lights .... Something is very very wrong with hyundai's electrical systemof course hyundai says my car is not affected by any recall... And i have to pay them to find out what is wrongs with the car
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver from the highway to a parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and observed flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Car slides replaced brakes rotors and tires had a wheel aliment still happens then my esc abs lights come on then the car drives funny and doesn't work.
The first thing i noticed was the engine was dying when i came to a stop at a red light, with the engine idling, the car in drive and my foot on the brake. I started to put the car in neutral when i had to come to a stop, so the engine wouldn't sputter, and then back in drive when i wanted to go. After about a day or 2, the engine started revving when i put it in drive or reverse, and the brake wasn't strong enough to stop the car. I took it to my hyundai dealer, who said it needed a new transmission (specifically torque converter). I took it to a transmission shop, which rebuilt the transmission. But the car was still revving when it was put in drive and idling, with the brake on. The transmission shop researched the problem, which took about a month, and found that the control module had malfunctioned. According to the mechanic, it was sending the signal to rev the engine and cut the power to the brakes when the car was idling in gear. He said he found that there were several complaints about this make/model/year range, but there was no recall because no serious injuries or deaths had occurred because of it yet. Obviously, it is just a matter of time till this happens, when a vehicle revs its engine and cuts power to the brakes simultaneously. Once the problem was identified, the transmission shop was able to order the software from hyundai to reprogram the ecm, which solved the problem.
My 2006 sonata only has 65,000 miles. But the airbag light always on from this year and brake line was rust. For the airbag, the light in dashboard is on when car starting, and the passanger airbag is off even if someone sitting on passanger seat. For the brake, the front brake line was rusted last year and all the brake oil is totally leak out, so there is no brake when driving it. And the rear brake line is broken this year due to rust. I am in freeway when the rear brake leaks, so image how terriable it is. Never seen this from other 10 year old vehicles.
When i started the car in the morning the( eco off)light came on, and there was no power, but the engine was still on. I pulled over to the side of the road, shutoff the ignition, when i started the car again, everything was normal. The check engine light was on. It happens every time that the car is parkedovernight. The solution is always the same, pull over and cutoff the ignition for a few seconds.
I was at a stop light and zero speednotice my abs and esc light comes on time to time . And notice my lights go out from time to time in the back stop lights.
P0504 brake switch a/b correlation . Light abs - esc/off and check.
Sudden unexpected acceleration with no power brake. Acceleration of vehicle on it's own. When in park and neutral vehicle idles fine and power brakes work. With foot on brake and placing the vehicle in drive or reverse it accelerated immediately to uncontrollable speeds with no foot on the gas pedal. At the same time you lose power brake and it is impossible to control unless the driver puts the vehicle in neutral, then power brake engages and acceleration stops. This happened to my daughter's car on 4/24/18. Thankfully there was no accident. I also tested the car and it is uncontrollable. Experienced no problems or warnings prior to this. No check engine light before or after this incident. I had the car towed to my auto repair shop. Got the car on the lift and put it in drive. It immediately accelerated on it's own and reached 80 miles per hour quickly. No foot on the accelerator or brake. Decided to call hyundai dealership. The car was towed to the dealership on 4/30. The tech confirmed our concerns. On 5/11 the service manager contacted hyundai corporation on our behalf. We also called hyundai customer care on 5/13.no vehicle should extremely accelerate and lose power brake at the same time! this is a safety defect. Regardless of what the problem is no vehicle should react like this. The vehicle is still at the hyundai dealership and needs to be investigated to find the root problem and solve it!this is necessary to prevent any vehicle from doing this again. Lives are at risk and a recall needs to be done.drive by wire system...
During braking, brake rotors failed and resulted in difficulty braking. Grinding noise noticed for several days prior. Upon checking about this particular issue with sonata's online, i determined that there seems to be a prevalent issue with sonata brake rotors prematurely wearing away. Again, in 9/2011, i noticed the same problem on the same rear rotors, and will have to get this replaced. Initial cost was very high, as the auto shop noted that the rotors and calipers were beyond repair and needed to be replaced.
Complete 4 wheel brake pads and rotors were required at only 27,000 miles at a cost of $825. I am a very slow and careful driver and not hard on brakes. Dealer said all 4 wheels were metal to metal and hyundai claims this is a wear item and not covered by warranty. This is way too soon and dangerous.
Stop lamp switch was replaced under recall in sept 09.same part went again in approx july 2011. Charged for diagnostics and replacement of stop lamp switch 1429 ckr $79.95 and 1 93810-sk000 switch asm$6.60 for a total of $86.55. Dealer, motorworld of wilkes barre, pa indicated that i already had recall done so i would have to pay for this repair.i also own a 2011 sonata and had to have the same part replaced two months ago (under warranty).seems like there is still a problem with this part.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while backing out of the driveway at 10 mph, the contact heard a humming noise near the rear of the vehicle.she took the vehicle to the mechanic and they could not determine the cause of failure.the contact heard the noise again and returned to the mechanic.the brakes were changed, but the noise recurred.the contact has taken the vehicle to the mechanic numerous times and is still waiting for it to be properly repaired.the current mileage was 21,967 and failure mileage was 8,053.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after recieving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. One year later, the brake lights became inoperable.the manufacturer was then contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,900.
During routine service inspection the dealer mechanics reported the rear disk brakes were worn "almost metal tometal". I replaced the rear brake pads myself. The driver's side outside pad was worn almost to the metal but the other three pads were worn not much at all. I have photographs. The brakes worked fine before and after the pads were replaced. My son has the exact same year and type vehicle with similar mileage that exhibited the very same pad worn in a like manner.
Dt*: the contact stated when the fuel tank was filled to theor full mark, there was a creaking noise heard when the vehicle came to a complete stop.the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined this was a normal occurrence.the second time, the dealership determined the spare tire was loose and this was the cause of the noise.the dealership tightened the spare tire, but the noise persisted.the third and last time, the dealership determined that because the gas tank was made of plastic, the tank may be expanding resulting in the creaking noise.
2006 hyundai sonata.my brakes vibrate and i have had the front rotors turned twice in a ten thousand mile period (44k mileage).the problem continues and am wondering if this is a national problem and there may be some defect.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph during normal weather conditions she heard a noise. She also stated that it did not affect her driving. She made an appointment with her local mechanic who advised her that the noise was coming from her brakes and the rotors and replaced them. She called the manufacturer and they advised her that the brakes were not under warranty. She also stated that the rear brakes and rotors were replaced four times and the front brakes and rotors were replaced three times. The failure mileage was 19,830. The current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact heard a noise coming from the rear brakes.she took the vehicle to a dealer to have the tires rotated, but the noise continued.she returned to the dealer and they were able to hear the same noise; however, they could not identify any failures after the rear brakes were inspected.she had the vehicle state inspected and the technician could also not identify any failures with the vehicle.while turning corners, the noise worsens.the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they identified the failure as rusted rotors, which caused the noise.they also informed her that it was because the vehicle had not been driven often.the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, identified the failure with the brakes and stated that the brake pads, rotors, and calipers needed to be replaced at the cost of $400.the current mileage was 17,570 and failure mileage was 15,900.
Tl *the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he owns two of these vehicles and while driving at various speeds between 10 to 30 mph when applying the brakes, the brakes barely worked. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurs in cold snowy weather. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they were unaware of this type of failure. There have been no repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5000 and current mileage was 59000.updated 03/01/10. *ljupdated 06/14/10.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.approximately six times, the brake module warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.as a result, the transmission locked on the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealer's service station and they discovered a defective module.the module has been replaced six times, but the failure still persists.on another occasion, the vehicle was taken to the same service station, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure and had to call the factory for a suggestion.the module was replaced again and there had been no further occurrences since.the mileages were unknown.
2006 hyundai sonata-problem with brakes and rotors. I just had to have front and rear brakes replaced and rear rotors replaced. The cost was $600.00. I only have 21,000 miles on the car. I was told by the hyundai service dept. That the normal for this type of repair is 40,000 miles. I have been on the internet and have discovered that this is an ongoing issue affecting numerous sonata owners and the company is aware of the problem. Are they possibly using defective parts? if there are so many complaints about the same issue why isn't the company addressing it.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the current mileage was 26,000.the vehicle makes a loud noise when braking.the dealer is unable to diagnose the failure.the failure mileage was 19,000.there were no warning indicators.the purchase date was unknown.
The brakes on my "new" hyundai sonata is the problem.the car will stop but with my foot on the brake pedal--the pedal will go to the floor.took the car to the agency 5/31/06 and was told that was "normal" for this car !!! duh !!!bought the car 5/02/06 have less than 1000 miles on it now.
2006 hyundai sonata 6 cyl. The rear brakes need complete replacing only after 26,000 miles. The front brakes are fine. Numerous similar complaints have been found online.
2006 hyundai sonata rear brakes worn down at twice the rate of the front brakes. While driving without applying brakes, there is constant scraping noise from the rear brakes. When braking, the noise turns into grinding. Replaced rear brakes and rotors with new parts, and the problem still occurs. Dealership stated it is due to rust buildup on the calipers, but could not explain why new pads and rotors, and a cleaned/greased caliper did not fix the noise.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000- air bags. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle stating that her vin was not included in the recall despite that the contact received a letter from the manufacturer in regards to the recall. The sun visor labels also began peeling and the contact inquired with the dealer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v234000 (equipment: other labels) and was informed by the dealer that that the repair was previously performed. The dealer refused any additional repairs. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v377000 (seats: front assembly: recliner) and the dealer refused repairs under the recall, stating that the work had already been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that she never took the vehicle in for repairs under the recall. The contact also stated that when applying the brakes, the brake lights would not illuminate. She received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes) and when taking the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed again that the work had already been performed. The vehicle was not repaired for any of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, she could hear a loud sound coming from under the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rotors were defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer who diagnosed that the control arm bushings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Updated 06/07/12*lj
July 14, 2010:while stopped at a stoplight, i was alerted by another motorist that none of my brake lights were working.after googling the problem, i found that a recall had been issued april 14, 2009, no. 09v122000, regarding the malfunctioning of the stop lamp switch.having received no notification of the recall, i contacted my dealership and informed them of the problem.the dealership informed me that they had performed the recall repair on july 31, 2009, while my car was in for service.i immediately took my car to the dealership for them to look at the problem.the result was that the "stop lamp switch has circuit open."they replaced the stop lamp switch for the second time in less than one year.this is a serious safety concern, and it seems that the previous recall "fix" is not fixing the issue.hyundai needs to find out what is causing the malfunction and remedy that, not just replace one defective stop lamp switch with another.
Tractor trailer, trailer portion struck vehicle sending it toward median divider. Brakes worked well during emergency maneuver however, a no brake situation of an approximate 10 -20 second duration occurred aftervehicle recovery. Brakes then returned to normal operation.
1.rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers2.rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers3.sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers.
Brakes on both of my 2006 hyundai sonatas often freeze during blowing snow or after driving through snow.thus, the brakes will not allow the car to move after it has been parked, or they will inadequately slow/stop the car when braking.this occurs very frequently whenever it snows, even if it only snows a little . Somehow, i'm speculating, the snowblows into the brakes (calipers?) and makes them dysfunctional.i have read on the internet that this is a common problem with hyundai sonatas in the northern tier of states.the worst case happened to me during the recent 2009 christmas snowstorm in the midwest.i could only get my car to barely stop even when i was moving less than 10 miles an hours. Thank goodness i did not get into an accident.this has been going on for the past several winters, but this latest incident prompted me to notify nhtsa.thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,300. Updated 10/11/12*lj updated 10/16/2012
I received notification from my dealership that my rear disc brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata needed to be replaced (pads, rotors).my car currently has 56k miles on it, and any car i've ever owned never need a rear brake job (pads only) before 100k miles.the front disc brake pads were just replaced in november, and during that visit the technicians stated that all brakes (after the job) were fine.additional issues with car, repaired during recall:esc light displayed on dashboardabs light displayed on dashboardairbag light displayed on dashboard
Front brakes failed due to build-up of (salt) corrosion at 11k miles.dealer had to grind cradles to create clearance (and lube) so calipers would engage.dealer said vehicle would have to be brought in every year to have cradles cleaned, and this was a common problem with this vehicle!this problem was discovered after driving down steep road and rear brakes were smoking excessively, doing all the work to stop the vehicle (poorly).rear brakes subsequently had to be replaced, worn so badly.front brakes were like new (because they weren't working).
I bought my 2006 hyundai sonata lx in new hampshire brand new. I lived there until june 2009 and moved to virginia. I needed the brakes looked at as they were pulsating and squealing at 45k miles. Upon complete inspection at the mechanics it was apparent that the rear brake pads have completely rusted through and need replacement. This has been reported by numerous owners of the same car on the internet as an ongoing issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the brakes became inoperable and the abs and esc warning indicators illuminated continuously. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
During braking, brake rotors failed and resulted in difficulty braking. Grinding noise noticed for several days prior. Upon checking about this particular issue with sonata's online, i determined that there seems to be a prevalent issue with sonata brake rotors prematurely wearing away. Again, in 9/2011, i noticed the same problem on the same rear rotors, and will have to get this replaced. Initial cost was very high, as the auto shop noted that the rotors and calipers were beyond repair and needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph during normal weather conditions she heard a noise. She also stated that it did not affect her driving. She made an appointment with her local mechanic who advised her that the noise was coming from her brakes and the rotors and replaced them. She called the manufacturer and they advised her that the brakes were not under warranty. She also stated that the rear brakes and rotors were replaced four times and the front brakes and rotors were replaced three times. The failure mileage was 19,830. The current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact heard a noise coming from the rear brakes.she took the vehicle to a dealer to have the tires rotated, but the noise continued.she returned to the dealer and they were able to hear the same noise; however, they could not identify any failures after the rear brakes were inspected.she had the vehicle state inspected and the technician could also not identify any failures with the vehicle.while turning corners, the noise worsens.the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they identified the failure as rusted rotors, which caused the noise.they also informed her that it was because the vehicle had not been driven often.the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, identified the failure with the brakes and stated that the brake pads, rotors, and calipers needed to be replaced at the cost of $400.the current mileage was 17,570 and failure mileage was 15,900.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 45 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front passenger side tire locked.the vehicle began to spin and struck a curb.the dealer stated that the rotor failed due to impact.the contact disagrees and has pictures of the failure.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 31,349.
On two occasions, while driving in the rain, the battery light turns on, the steering wheel locks and the car stalls. Once i stop and turn the car off and back on, it runs as normal. On three other occasions, the battery light will come on for a couple of minutes, steering wheel locks, but car still drives, then the seatbelt light flashes on for may 20 seconds, then all lights go off and the car drives back to normal. I have taken my car to the hyundai dealership on two occasions and they are unable to "duplicate" the problem, so no fix can be performed.
The transmission initially went out on my vehicle which was replaced under warranty. I went to pick up my vehicle from those repairs and as i drove home approx 3 miles i felt something was wrong with the vehicle's response, then the steering grabbed as i made a right turn and did not release almost causing me to strike a vehicle. The steering was "grabbing" or sticking turning left and right, i returned to the dealer, their inspection determined that the steering rack "let loose", the dealer put in 2 power steering pumps, and two steering racks and flushed the system multiple times. The third rack seemed to have resolved the issue however the dealer could not say how or why this happened or what caused this although i did not have any issues with the steering prior to dropping the vehicle off for the replacement transmission work. The dealer stated they had never seen this issue and could not give me any explanations to the cause.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 10 mph she attempted to make a turn but the steering wheel was very stiff.the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and towed home.she was advised by an independent mechanic that a part within the steering mechanism fell off of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 106,000. The vin was unavailable.
I lost the ability to turn the steering wheel to the right, this has happened multiple time with other people driving. After exiting the highway the steering will "lock" and not turn to the right almost as if the power steering has failed, but i have had this checked and since it's intermittent, diagnoses is virtually impossible, the power steering pump and system was checked and everything came back fine. After a few seconds of fighting the wheel the car will suddenly snap back and all seems fine. I have read other people having the same exact problem. One technician said it sounded like a valve in the rack and pinion going out. I must state that this only happens when turning to the right and only after driving at highway speeds for more than 20 minutes. I believe this should be investigated to see if it's a flaw in the rack and pinion system itself. The estimated repair for this is replacement of the rack and pinion at a cost of over $1000.
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
I took my car in for the rear crossmember recall in 2016. Even though it was rusted they did not replace it however the did replace the front cross member because it had holes in it and was rusted. They replaced rusted brake and fuel lines (which i paid for) the car has never been right since and now the power steering lines are rusted and the car is not able to be driven. I am the original owner. The car has 87,787 original miles on it. Always garage kept, not driven in the winter. There is no reason this car should be in the condition it is in. With the car now out of warranty by a few months hyundai refuses to do anything even though they should have replaced corroded lines and other parts last year when it was under warranty. We also own a 2006 buick which was driven in the winter and it does not have one speck of rust on it. This is a known hyundai issue. I shouldn't have had to pay for the last repair, certainly not this one. The only repairs made have been to corrosion of the underside of the car. The body is completely intact with no rush.
While attempting to pull out of my drive way, i noticed a loud sound while turning my car. After taking it to my local mechanic, i was informed that my power steering was damaged. This is too soon for my vehicle to have power steering problems.
While turning corners the engine shuts down and unable to turn steering wheel. Restart car and it works again. Has happened numerous times. Airbag light has been on continuously. Brake lights replaced freq. Cruise control no longer works. Esc light comes on intermittently. Had to use shift lock release numerous times for 2 days at a time. I am unable to put the car into reverse or park and i have to use the shift lock release to move the gears. Heat and air conditioner stop working a few seconds at a time. Engine light comes on for a few days at a time. If i hit the brakes hard the esc light will come on and do not go off for days. Cigarette lighters replaced and one still will not work. Head lights dim intermittently. I have brought back to dealership many times and have spent hundreds of dollars and time off work and problems return quickly.
After a visit to my local dealership, i was informed that my esc system - unit is in failure mode. Manufacturer informed of "defective problem" concerning their product.consumer should not be responsible for costs related to replacement repair. $3000.00 > this is a serious safety hazard, in which hyundai corporation should issue a "recall" of years 2006-2009, models that are in "failure mode" as per dealership today
I have had this problem occur now 4-6 times. While exiting the highway (still going about 45-60mph) onto exit ramp with slight right turn of my wheel there has been sudden decrease in the ability to steer. Almost like it was locked or steering had gone out. It has only happened with r turn off an exit. No problems turning when stopped or going slower.once the vehicle straightens it will unlock- stays like this for 1-3 sec. First time felt like i was going to hit the person beside me d/t inability to turn. I have spoken with the local dealership and they haven't heard of this problem but made appt to get this checked out.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and the steering wheel had no resistance with the esc light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (plaza hyundai 2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210) for a diagnostic exam. The diagnosis was that the steering angle sensor, abs wheel speed sensor front passenger, front passenger axle had failed. However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately 140,000. The contact mentioned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) and 05v216000 (electronic stability control).*dt
While driving, the damper pulley seperates and the power steering fails along with the water pump and the alternator.this damper as it is called is a device that drives all the belt powered devices on the engine.i asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and the reply was no.how can a power steering failure not be a recall?when you are turning and the power steering fails i would say the majority of drivers would not be able to steer the vehicle out of this situation.look online and view all the places that list this problem.this is a big safety issue the vehicle steers very hard and is difficult to control.
My wife and i purchased the vehicle on 10/11/2016 at j.d. Byrider of mansfield and noticed that there was a clicking type sound when starting vehicle. On 10/14/2016 while my wife was leaving work she went to turn the vehicle and it was very hard but managed to get home and woke me up, i then went out andviewed that the serpentine belt was very loose and that there was a pulley laying by the engine; jd byriderfixed the issue of pulley and belt; after we received the vehicle back we noticed that the clicking type noise was still there.
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
I was driving my 2006 hyundai sonata yesterday and as i was driving through the rain, my steering wheel locked up on me. It happened one day last week when i was driving in the rain as well. My battery light started blinking, my steering wheel locked, my car started to squeal, and the seatbelt light started to blink. After i reached a dry portion of the road, my car went back to driving normally. I had my two year old in the car with me and this was very terrifying because i could not turn my steering wheel to the right. I typed in these same issues in a google search box to see if any other owners of a 06 hyundai sonata were having the same issue. Quite a few number of people and no one had any clear resolutions after taking their cars to the hyundai dealership. I just need to know what is causing this and why so i can have it fixed immediately because this is very dangerous. I am now worried to drive my car in the rain but have no choice since it is my only source of transportation. This is something that should definitely be investigated since there are quite a number of cars experiencing these same issues.
Car seemed to loose its ability to turn for a few seconds twice on same day. Seatbelt light flashes then could not steer car . I was going around curve and also my 16 year old son wasalso.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthe steering wheel became very difficult to steer while turning right. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that water got onto the steering belt and caused the failure. The contact felt that there was more of an issue because they were unable to shift the vehicle out of drive and into park when they attempted to park. The failure and current mileages were 25,651... Updated 08/15/12 the consumer stated the battery light illuminated as well. Updated 08/21/12
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
Dt: the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact states that the vehicle over steers very badly. He states that if one barely turns the steering wheel it will lunge into that direction. Has to constantly correct the steering of the vehicle in the direction consumerwants it to go.the vehicle was takento the dealership twice,and they toldhim that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. He contacted the manufacturer,and he wanted them to buy the vehicle back because he didnot feel that his wife was safe while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer wasgoing to consider a buy back of the vehicle. The air pressure to the vehicle was to be 30, but it was 45. This was to have been done at prior to delivery inspection.this problem gets worse while driving in the rain.
My car is not stearin properly.
Upper control arms failed & were replaced 9/27/2012. This required another dealer alignment. Front tires then wore out 6,200 miles later. Tires wore down to metal belt core; could have easily blown out. I had 3 previous dealer alignments and was told by dealer in april 2013 there is no more camber/caster adjustment possible, my car is "out of specs", that i need a $650 aftermarket camber adjustment kit. Dealer told me to rotate tires every 3,500 miles which is much sooner then the factory recommended 7,500 miles. I was told tires will lose 50% or more of tread life.my april 17, 2013 dealer alignment failed, could not be done. I had dealer alignments sept 26, 2012 (with new upper control arms), jan 22, 2010, july 29, 2010, july 29, 2009. I have good photos of the severe tire damage, steel belting clearly visible.i am original owner and have detailed repair records from the dealer.
While driving home from the grocery store, my esc light came on.had trouble steering the car and there was a squealing noise coming from the back end.i was informed by my mechanic that the problem is that the rear axle housing is cracked/rusted and that the wheel is crooked.the car is currently undriveable.i had read in the paper about rust causing problems with the rear suspension control arms and believe that i am experiencing the same problem.i contacted the hyundai dealership where the car was purchased to see if this would be covered under the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty (car has approx. 80,000 miles on it), but was told that they weren't sure.i have an appointment scheduled for repair, but will not be able to have it done, unless it is covered.
When exiting a highway onto an exit ramp to the right, the car looses power steering at around 35 miles per hour. My wife can not turn the wheel at all. It has happened to me, my wife and my stepson. After straightening the wheel the car can be steered.
This problem was discovered oct 26, 2012. My son noted some loss of control after hitting a road bump. I inspected the car and noted that the rear diver-side wheel was at a weird angle.the car was moved to my local repair shop on nov 1st. They informed me that there was subframe corrosion effecting the rear control arm and making the car unsafe to drive. He advised me to have my hyundai dealership look at it. I called garvey hyundai, of queensbury, ny, where i purchased this vehicle.i spoke to the service manager and arranged to have the vehicle towed from my shop to garvey. He informs me that there has not been any prior problems with subframe corrosion and this model year and no recalls. He tells me that it will cost between $1350 and $2400 to repair and although hyundai is not responsible they offered me $500 toward the repair work. I feel that this should not be an issue with a vehicle that is only a 2006 and that the repair should be covered in full by hyundai. The car has spent winters in a garage when not driven.i have had multi issues with this vehicle, including needing to have the engine replaced (while still under warranty) i see that there has been subframe corrosion issues with prior years.
Went to crank car put it in reverse battery light came home n had no steering for a minutes this has happened 3 times so far.
The esc off light turned on by itself. When pushing the button for the esc off, nothing happened. A few days later i noticed a minor stutter-step of the car's forward motion with a slight grinding noise, and the esc off light was illuminated again. The esc off light stayed illuminated. When i arrived at my destination, i shut the car off then turned it on again. The esc light was no longer illuminated.august 27, 2014, i left my car at the dealership and proceeded to work, they "found damage to left-front wheel speed sensor and left-front tone wheel. They also stated both the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel need to be replaced before further diagnosis could be performed.august 30, 2014, i was traveling at approximately 40 m.p.h. When traffic ahead began slowing. I applied the brakes and the car didn't just stutter & grind, it was like one side of the vehicle wasn't braking at all and the other side was breaking hard. The car jerked side to side for a short distance then seemed to right itself. The esc off light was now illuminated again. If i had been traveling any faster, or in heavier traffic, this certainly would have caused me to have an accident. I feel this is a design flaw, not an error on my part as the consumer, and believe this to be a life and death safety issue. My brakes have never been worked on and there's no logical reason for the speed sensor and left-front tone wheel to be damaged.
I was driving when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part not replaced in recall in 2013. Recall 113 i almost collided the vehicle with another one.
At a low speed i lost control of my 2006 sonata.the rear upper control arm broke free from the k frame and the drivers side wheel shifted out about 3 inches. The stability control activated and steering became very difficult.when inspected by the local garage they found the k frame had disintegrated from rust.i did make hyundai consumer affairs aware of the issue on october 3, 2012.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving low speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the steering wheel seized when attempting to turn left. The contact also mentioned that the instrument panel does not display the correct mileage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the harmonic balancer fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving my 2006 hyundai sonata v6 the battery light came on and the steering wheel malfunctioned ( the steering wheel locked).this happen when my son was driving as well.this is not the first hyundai sonata that this incident has happen.i have checked a hyundai forumwebsite only to discover that this is not unusual with hyundai. However, i was fortune, i was strong enough to manage the car off the to the sideof the road.
This has happened to me twice, this being the second time. I was slowing down to get off of the highway on to a rounded turn exit when my steering wheel felt as though i lost power. It tightened up on me. When i came out of the turn and straightened the wheel out the steering returned to normal.
While exiting interstate on a cloverleaf at about 30mph, sudden decrease in ability to steer, as if power steering had gone out. Have made this same turn a couple of times since with same results as well as a left hand turn at about the same speed. Once the vehicle is straightening up the steering returns to normal. No problems making a turn from a stopped position or slower turn, such as in town turning into a parking lot. Happened when husband drove car once as well.
Had to replace front tie rods and bottom plate holding right front strut.part failed again and replaced the plate and strut a year later.still, problem of rough ride on any bump, crack or rut in the street occurs.appears that front suspension is non-existent except on smooth streets and freeway.hate driving this car.only has 68,000 miles on it now.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side air bag panel.the dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced.the cause of the failure was unknown.the repair was not made.the vin was verified, but appears to be invalid.the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 30,000. Updated02-14-08 updated 02/14/08
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passengers ocs sensor did not detect an occupant when the seat was being utilized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on three occasions but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags).the failure mileage was 40,000.updated 8/27/14the consumer stated the vehicle had a crack in the dashboard.updated 09/5/2014
We noticed a crack starting in the passenger side dashboard where the airbag was located. The crash pad was replaced on 9/29/06 under warranty. A new crack started in 2010 which continued to expand & spread. On 10/12/11, we returned to the dealership and they verified the situation. However, we were told that because the vehicle was now "off warranty," regardless that it was in the exact same location as the original problem, they could not re-address the issue unless we paid for the repair first & then could be considered under the "good will consideration policy". We strongly objected to this policy, but were told that nothing further could be done. It is now 12/4/14, and the crack has become so severe that air bag light has come on, creating a potential safety concern for the passenger. We know that we are not alone with this particular problem as we have personally spoken with other 2006 sonata owners that have experienced this same issue.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata which i bought new.in 2007 i found a crack in the front passenger dash where the cutout for the airbag was located.i took it to the dealership in sierra vista, az and they told me that many of these vehicles have a problem with the perforation in the dash causing the airbag to eventually come out of the dash.it was replaced.three years later it has happened again the airbag perforation is basically cracking causing the exposure of the airbag compartment in the dash of the same vehicle i previously had replaced.this seems to be a safety issue that is common in this vehicle.thank you,
Dt*:the contact stated while accelerating at anytime the vehicle hesitated without warning.the dealer indicated this was the design of the vehicle.the consumer stated the vehicle goes into neutral when the accelerator was released it would stop. Updated 07/05/06
Dash is cracking. It appears to be following the shape of the front passenger airbag. No parts replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the driver's side sun visor remained in the downward position and obstructed the view of the road.the sun visor was unable to be secured in the upward position.the visor was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 65,000.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata and the sun visor has just about disintegrated.it will not stay up and i have tried velcro, tape, etc.it is dangerous because it just flips down while driving.many other complaints all over the internet.dealer say not a recall.
Driving on highway from a family event doing 65 miles an hour. Experienced extreme instability. Esc light came on dashboard making us think problem was electronic. Continuing at a reduced speed, the car continued to dart to left. On a highway off ramp, the car darted toward the left hand guardrail, with rear tire squealing. We were still 50 miles from home. Limped the car home to bring to our mechanic. We took it to firestone in ct. The mechanic put it on the lift and inspected it. Found it to have extensive corrosion on the subframe in the back end. We could of been killed. He told me not to drive the car until the problem was fixed.
I am the original owner of my sonata. A crack has appeared on the dash following the outline of the passenger airbag. This will be the second dash i have had to put on the car for this same issue. To me this is a big safety issue with dashes cracking around my airbag. Deployment of this airbag may be forever compromised because of this problem. And the fact that it has happened twice the exact same way seems more than a coincidence. Although i have seen another complaint on this site, there are many more like me experiencing the same problems. A search on the internet for sonata dashboard crack will bring up many posts from sonata owners experiencing this very same issue multiple times such as me. I don't want to trust my young son and wife to a defective design that could shorten their lives. Please look into this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the contact stated that the noise was louder while making a turn with a passenger seated in the rear.the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions; the first time they were unable to diagnose the failure and the second time the dealer adjusted the rear suspension.the suspension adjustment failed to solve the failure.as of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,997. The dealer stated the front right door lock inoperable, passenger seat area makes a rattling sound, right trunk trim vibrates when vehicle in motion and hears knocking sound in the engine. Updated 10/23/07
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
I done had 2 accidents in this car, each time a deer ran out in front of me while driving 60 mph or better and i hit it and tore my front end up both times and each time the airbags never came out, so this last time, my car was totaled and the airbag never popped out...
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front undercarriage fractured without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle fish tailed out of control. The rear driver's side wheel struck the inner wheel well and subframe. The contact slowed the vehicle and moved the vehicle onto road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the upper control arm fractured due to corrosion. The subframe and fuel tank were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
On december 30th 2012 time:11.52 am while making a slow turn into a parking area of sikh temple, 16000 stirling road,southwest ranches,fl33331 tel: 954 680 0221,my 2006 hyundai sonata suddenly accelerateduncontrollably for no reason,an accidentresulted with minor damaged to other property and minor damage to the front of the 2006 sonata. Is there anything wrong with the vehicle's speed control?
The driver's side front door handle broke loose.then a couple of weeks later the driver's side rear door handle broke loose.today 26 jan 2014 the passenger's rear door handle broke.hyundai told us back in april 2013 that the door handle problems was not their problem since our warranty had run out.having owned quite a few cars and all for more than 7 years and none has ever had their door handle snap loose. To replace a door handle costs around $150.00.i have replace the drivers side front door handle.seems to me that losing 3 out of 4 door handles is a result of a major defect in the car and should be the manufacturers responsibility.and now that the rear doors can no longer be opened from the outside i believe this defect is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle rear end swerved while driving but the contact thought that the failure occurred due to low tire pressure untilthe electronic stability control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was located on the rear left and right wheel where the frame was corroded and cracked causing the rear tires to wear prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The left and right frame, radius arm, lower control arm, and tires were replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 159,801.updated 01/15/13*lj updated 1/24/2013
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side door handle failed and the door could not be opened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle ran over a bump and the rear end moved back and forth. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was out of alignment and the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
I have rust starting to form on the exterior deck lid seams .the rust id not surface rust but has started to bubble the paint at the seams above the license plate and rust at the spot welds.there is also the beginning of rust through onthe inner surface of the deck lid.
Today i took my car to the dealership for a recall on the rear cross member. I also wanted to pay for a four wheel alignment at my own cost. I dropped my car off this morning only to be called a couple hours later. The gentleman stated that he couldn't do an alignment on the front tires because "the front subframe is rotted around the control arm mounting points." he said that my car was "very unsafe" and that i really shouldn't drive it. My ride had left and i was 40 minutes from home. I had no choice. Thankfully, i made it home safely and now it's parked for awhile. But after some research i saw that 2001-2004 hyundai sonata were recalled for the front subframe rotting away. Not only that, i saw many cases of owners of 2006 hyundai sonata with the same problem that i am having. He told me that the cost to repair would be over $1,300. Oh my. So, many other 2006 hyundai sonata owners are having the same problem with the front subframe rotting and rusting out. I really feel like something should be done about this.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a state inspection. While the vehicle was on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the rear cross member was severely rusted and multiple holes were present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to swerve. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and they stated that the sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2006 hyundai sonata has two maybe more door handles that have either broken are in the process of breaking inside the door. I believe this is a manufacture/design defect and the responsibility of the manufacture to correct. Have made numerous contracts to the manufacture to resolve this issue and to there alternative dispute resolution party (bbb) they suggested and still have no resolution to the correction. I have the package emailable that was sent to the alternative dispute resolution party however they said the vehicle was to old to meet their arbitration conditions.
Brought car into dealer as engine light was on.dealer explained to me that i needed a new gas cap ($200).did not fix problem and when returned to dealership i was told that i needed to replace the gas tank as it was rotted. I had owned the vehicle for a year but how does a 6 year old car have a rotted gas tank?dealership (balise toyota, springfield, ma) claimed "well that is new england for ya".i am over 70 years old and have owned a number of cars in new england over the years, none of which have ever had a rotted gas tank.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the rear frame was rusted. The vehicle was repaired previously for the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 91,232.
91 year old was driving and hit by another car.the car drove him into a tree.the air bag went off and produced sufficient internal injuries that he died.the air bag went off too hard.if there were no air bag, he would have lived.
I was driving when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part not replaced in recall in 2013. Recall 113 i almost collided the vehicle with another one.
Driving home one night car pulled to the left tire almost was off the car thank goodness that i was not traveling fast and not on a highway and my children were not in the car . Find out that my cross member in the rear of my car had snapped now this is a car that is garage kept and to the car dealer that i had bought it from brand new and suppose to check itwith a 10 point system everytime i get the coupon in the mail which is about every 4 - 6 months was never seen the crack from reading the internet this is not the 1 st car to do this . Please try to get this problem corrected . Please make this car safer before someone gets killed thank you !
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
I went to a sears auto center back in december 2012 to get an alignment. In the first week of may 2013, i went back to sears to have my alignment rechecked because i was experiencing shaking while braking. They told me my rear brake shoes were corroded and falling apart and i needed to change them, along with getting new rotors and brake pads. After have these parts installed, the mechanic called me over regarding my alignment and said the rear suspension frame was corroded and rusted in 2 places, causing the tow to go out of alignment. They said i needed to either replace the whole subframe or have a steel beam welded to it for stability so they could get the correct alignment specs. If i didn't fix it, the alignment would always be off. They also warned me that if i traveled with my vehicle long distance, the frame could break where the corrosion occurred, causing an accident.2 weeks ago, i was driving at about 35 mph in my neighborhood when my steering wheel listed to the left about 45 degrees and my rear wheels started to lean in. The driver's side rear wheel was also turned outwards which caused the car to fishtail and swerve uncontrollably during driving. I felt very unsafe and my car has been parked in my driveway since until i can get it towed to a repair shop.
Three out of my four door handles have fallen off of my vehicle.the first two fell off while the vehicle was under warranty.the third recently fell off and i had to pay for labor to have it repaired.i feel this should be a recall as the part that holds the door handle on is obviously faulty and i don't feel i should be responsible for the cost of the repair or labor.
The door handles on both rear seat passenger doors have broken off inside the door. They broke approximately where the linkage attaches to the handle. The front passenger handle is acting different than it use to now also. As of this weekend the front drivers handle are acting different also! this appears to be a manufacturing /design issue and not an abuse or vandalism issue.
This is the second door handle that has come off in the last 6months.i am not understanding why this the case.a friend of mine has a 10yr old elantra and none of her handles have come off.this car is only 6 yrs old.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior rear driver and passenger side door handles were detached. The interior rear passenger side door handle was also detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,533.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front sub-frame was corroded. The contact was driving 65 mph when the rear stabilizers separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 176,000.updated 03/16/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was not repaired, because the frame wasn't broken. Updated 05/11/12the consumer stted the vehicle was repaired. The subframe was replaced free of charge by hyundai. Updated 12/21/2012
I own an 06 hyundai sonata and was hearing a growling noise which became louder with increased speed. After going to the dealer on three separate occasions with the hope of identifying the problem, i was informed that i needed to replace the two front wheel bearings (to a tune of $1100.00). I am shocked by this considering this is a farely new vehicle. I read complaint and defect reports on the nhtsa website which sited frame corrosion issues in models up to 2002. My concern is that this is the same type of issue but my car is not acknowledged or included because it is a 2006 model. I know that hyundai claims to have improved the engineering of their newer models; however, it just seems ironic that i am needing to replace the wheel bearing (which is included in the frame) at such an early age in the life of the vehicle. There has been no accidents or injuries as of this date, but i was informed that if i didn't replace these bearings that i am in jeopardy of the wheels falling off...which could be detrimental and very dangerous.
2006 hyundai sonata gls thump noise in rear of car.dealership has attempted 3 repairs and has been unsuccessful.
The contact 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member was rusted and fractured. The traction control light illuminated. The contact called the lujack hyundai dealer (563-445-4307, 101 w 37th st, davenport, ia 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
This problem was discovered oct 26, 2012. My son noted some loss of control after hitting a road bump. I inspected the car and noted that the rear diver-side wheel was at a weird angle.the car was moved to my local repair shop on nov 1st. They informed me that there was subframe corrosion effecting the rear control arm and making the car unsafe to drive. He advised me to have my hyundai dealership look at it. I called garvey hyundai, of queensbury, ny, where i purchased this vehicle.i spoke to the service manager and arranged to have the vehicle towed from my shop to garvey. He informs me that there has not been any prior problems with subframe corrosion and this model year and no recalls. He tells me that it will cost between $1350 and $2400 to repair and although hyundai is not responsible they offered me $500 toward the repair work. I feel that this should not be an issue with a vehicle that is only a 2006 and that the repair should be covered in full by hyundai. The car has spent winters in a garage when not driven.i have had multi issues with this vehicle, including needing to have the engine replaced (while still under warranty) i see that there has been subframe corrosion issues with prior years.
Rear sub frame rusted through and broke off where it conncects to wheel.updated 12/27/12updated 12/31/2012
I was just getting off the interstate and was driving home when the car made this clunking noise and then i lost control of the steering.i could no longer drive the car. After i got the car home, it was looked at and i was told the control arm rotten off the sub-frame from the inside out.i did some research and found that this was a problem with the 2001-2004 hyundai sonatas.i contacted hyundai and they did not seem to want to help me and told me this has not been a problem in the past.it apperas to me that if they recalled previous models that they have not fixed the problem.i am very thankful that the control arm did not brake while i was on the interstate driving at 65 mph.
I took my sonata in to a independent mechanic for the annual state inspection and was told that the front sub- frame was rusted/corroded and would need replaced. I was researching this on the computer and saw that this is not an uncommon safety issue and called hyundai customer service and they took my info and told me that my car was not covered, but i could at my own expense take it to an authorized dealer and have it evaluated. They gave me a case # 10454251, i told them i was going to file a complaint with the nhtsa. My car has 114,000 plus miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to swerve independently and failed to slow down as expected. The contact had to pump the brake pedal multiple times to slow down the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver side wheel was turned at an odd angle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear cross member had rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension), but the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
I went to a sears auto center back in december 2012 to get an alignment. In the first week of may 2013, i went back to sears to have my alignment rechecked because i was experiencing shaking while braking. They told me my rear brake shoes were corroded and falling apart and i needed to change them, along with getting new rotors and brake pads. After have these parts installed, the mechanic called me over regarding my alignment and said the rear suspension frame was corroded and rusted in 2 places, causing the tow to go out of alignment. They said i needed to either replace the whole subframe or have a steel beam welded to it for stability so they could get the correct alignment specs. If i didn't fix it, the alignment would always be off. They also warned me that if i traveled with my vehicle long distance, the frame could break where the corrosion occurred, causing an accident.2 weeks ago, i was driving at about 35 mph in my neighborhood when my steering wheel listed to the left about 45 degrees and my rear wheels started to lean in. The driver's side rear wheel was also turned outwards which caused the car to fishtail and swerve uncontrollably during driving. I felt very unsafe and my car has been parked in my driveway since until i can get it towed to a repair shop.
Problems with right control arm and from strut mounts. Thump noise when bumps are there. Initially, the dealer said everything looks fine. I asked them to check thoroughly and they said that problem with right front lower control arm. The dealer reported that it cost around $1220 to repair. I am concerned about the safety me and my family. A similar recall has been done (number 113). It is too expensive to hear with no fault of ours. The hyundai need to take care of it. It still makes a noise under hood.
Lower control arm rusted at frame caused front wheel to shift to rear and steering issues.due to the rust damage this vehicle is no longer safe to operate. The shift in the tire location occurred while accelerating normally from a stop on a village roadway, going straight in traffic. I believe this vehicle was manufactured with substandard steel as hyundai as since improved the steel used in the manufacturing process on this model.i filed a previous complaint regarding the rear subframe which was replaced on the same vehicle.
Upper control arms failed & were replaced 9/27/2012. This required another dealer alignment. Front tires then wore out 6,200 miles later. Tires wore down to metal belt core; could have easily blown out. I had 3 previous dealer alignments and was told by dealer in april 2013 there is no more camber/caster adjustment possible, my car is "out of specs", that i need a $650 aftermarket camber adjustment kit. Dealer told me to rotate tires every 3,500 miles which is much sooner then the factory recommended 7,500 miles. I was told tires will lose 50% or more of tread life.my april 17, 2013 dealer alignment failed, could not be done. I had dealer alignments sept 26, 2012 (with new upper control arms), jan 22, 2010, july 29, 2010, july 29, 2009. I have good photos of the severe tire damage, steel belting clearly visible.i am original owner and have detailed repair records from the dealer.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle front control arms recall notice.the consumer was informed the control arms needed to be replaced, due to the fact the bushings were starting to separate. The consumer asked about the cause, and the dealer stated it was due to wear and tear. The consumer began to research the issue, and discovered a recall was issued for the front control arms. The consumer filed a complaint and hyundai responded by saying they did not show any open campaigns on his vehicle. In october 2013, the consumer received a recall # 13v354000 which outlined an issue with corrosion that could result in detachment of the inboard control arm mounting points. As a result of thenotice, he contacted the dealer and was told, it appeared to be related and that it would be fixed at no cost. Consequently, when he call the hyundai dealership and was told the issue identified in the notice and his issue with the bushings that were starting to separate were two different issues and that the initial issue would not be a part of the recall. The consumer stated the only thing the dealer did, was add a corrosion kit under-coating aero and rust preventive v.the service department informed the consumer, they were not replacing the cross-member on any vehicles, they were merely using some kind of protectant to prevent further corrosion.
Takata recall1)when the engine was in motion on a city street in a speed of 25 mph or lower whole body is shaking and vibrating like pulling up and down continuously.2)in motion sometimes engine is doing some different kind of nice and it loses electronic stability control.3) and my air bag light is always on.4) overall my car is giving so less mileage than expected by you .
Driving on highway from a family event doing 65 miles an hour. Experienced extreme instability. Esc light came on dashboard making us think problem was electronic. Continuing at a reduced speed, the car continued to dart to left. On a highway off ramp, the car darted toward the left hand guardrail, with rear tire squealing. We were still 50 miles from home. Limped the car home to bring to our mechanic. We took it to firestone in ct. The mechanic put it on the lift and inspected it. Found it to have extensive corrosion on the subframe in the back end. We could of been killed. He told me not to drive the car until the problem was fixed.
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving.i almost crashed the car with another one.we were my pregnant wife and me.recall 113
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While braking, the vehicle veered right or left and a scrubbing noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front suspension arm was faulty. Also, while driving, various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the front driver side air bag sensor light illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 157,000.
The airbag light stays on and is there when you turn the ignition on and while driving it doesn't go away
Front suspension "wheel control fork" bolts must constantly be tightened every few weeks or the bolts will come loose causing a "knocking" noise while driving.if left untightened the fork will come disconnected from the suspension causing loss of control and possible car crash.
The contact 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member was rusted and fractured. The traction control light illuminated. The contact called the lujack hyundai dealer (563-445-4307, 101 w 37th st, davenport, ia 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Car was dragging on ground, after stopping vehicle, driver noticed rear, driver side wheel was tilted.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that a loud noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle while driving an unknown speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the failure was located at the front lower control arm, which was severely corroded.the lower control arm was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 159,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, she could hear a loud sound coming from under the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rotors were defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer who diagnosed that the control arm bushings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Updated 06/07/12*lj
Car has started making clunking sound from rear end of car. Took to an auto mechanic replaced struts wheel bearings has spent hours on trying to find noise, even to the point of riding in the trunk for 15 blocks.very concerned this could lead to something bad.
Rear subframe rotted out again after being replaced for a recall 5 years ago!went o get a sticker and they said it was rotted. Going to a hyundai deal on monday the 23rd to file a complaint just wanted to get the call started
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the rear suspension failed and the electronic stability control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both rear suspension arm assemblies, alignment, and the lower arm plate failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the cross member later failed due to corrosion. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Also, the rear of the vehicle fell towards the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was 196,986.
Air bag light in instrument panel remains on at all times. Esc indicator turns off at random times while driving. Rear suspension knocks when fuel tank is low (i.e. Near empty).
Earlier in the day when i was driving with my nephew and sister, the esc light came on. The next time i drove it, the light did not come on and was not on at the time of this incident. I was driving in my neighborhood, turning a corner, when i heard a loud clunk from the driver rear side. I stopped and saw a large rusty metal piece had detached from the frame on that side and was dragging on the road, the wheel was tipped out wobbly. I knew it could not be driven. I called aaa and had it towed to a local garage. Due to holiday weekend, my husband saw the mechanic on monday 7/8/13, who diagnosed it as a rear subframe corrosion and failure. He advised us to check for a recall as he was familiar with a prior front frame recall a few years ago. He had other repairs ahead of us, so we had it towed to our mechanic 15 miles away. When our mechanic got it on the lift we were told the damage was very severe: the rear end was rotted, needing removal/replacement of rear crossmember, 2 upper and 2 lower arms, l/r upper control arm and joint, with rear shocks and mounts, and alignment.we called hyundai regional office, opened case # 5870260. The agent reported no recalls and this was not under warranty, but he stated he was "very familiar" with this type of problem in other years and models. He advised contacting the dealership, as they may be able to do something. (herb chambers of auburn, ma.) the service manager at the dealership advised us to have it towed to them at our expense (40mi.) his lack of empathy and telling us that hyundai would take little or no responsibility for repairs, outside of a recall, prompted us to have our mechanic do the work. Repairs were done with hyundai factory parts, ($2,640 including labor). We are convinced that the vehicle has a defect which could have caused a crash, serious injury, and/or death had it happened in any other circumstance.
Takata recall
This problem was discovered oct 26, 2012. My son noted some loss of control after hitting a road bump. I inspected the car and noted that the rear diver-side wheel was at a weird angle.the car was moved to my local repair shop on nov 1st. They informed me that there was subframe corrosion effecting the rear control arm and making the car unsafe to drive. He advised me to have my hyundai dealership look at it. I called garvey hyundai, of queensbury, ny, where i purchased this vehicle.i spoke to the service manager and arranged to have the vehicle towed from my shop to garvey. He informs me that there has not been any prior problems with subframe corrosion and this model year and no recalls. He tells me that it will cost between $1350 and $2400 to repair and although hyundai is not responsible they offered me $500 toward the repair work. I feel that this should not be an issue with a vehicle that is only a 2006 and that the repair should be covered in full by hyundai. The car has spent winters in a garage when not driven.i have had multi issues with this vehicle, including needing to have the engine replaced (while still under warranty) i see that there has been subframe corrosion issues with prior years.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he was notified while nhtsa recall campaign number 13v354000 (suspension ) repair was being performed that the front engine support had deteriorated. The dealer also stated that the front engine support needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 86,586.
Had to replace front tie rods and bottom plate holding right front strut.part failed again and replaced the plate and strut a year later.still, problem of rough ride on any bump, crack or rut in the street occurs.appears that front suspension is non-existent except on smooth streets and freeway.hate driving this car.only has 68,000 miles on it now.
Right frontwheel has asqueeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.
Rear sub frame rusted through and broke off where it conncects to wheel.updated 12/27/12updated 12/31/2012
Back when i purchased this 2006 sonata i went back in airbag light was on the car was in less than ten minutes dealer said all set and i went in to a local garage for inspection but the car legally shouldn't pass inspection due to said airbag issue and the gentleman put it through but said airbags will not deploy due to the fuse was pulled put one in been on since and it is all over hyundai forum same problem/2 my front suspension is rattling bad and come to find out same thing on hyundai forum they always don't know what this noise is/3 my check engine light on code search says evap leak but need 2 say yes its not fuel cap this is a known sonata problem fuel tank is plastic and there is a part in top that is metal rust out and causes fuel tank to crack this part alone is 1500 plus labor these cars are lemons will not buy another one this is all in 2 yrs of owningnot counting there was a recall i just had done but never got notice on any prior to his i want to see all that were supposedly done thanks very dis satisfied customer.
Clunking , trunking and squeaking noise from front side side when going over bumps or turning.complained to dealer in 2008 and 2011 .they test test drove and said it is normal or can not reproduce the problem.in 2016 they are saying it need replacement of front upper and lower control arms costing around $2000. I see from discussion forums this is a common problem with this vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer may be avoiding to address when vehicle is under warranty.
I was just getting off the interstate and was driving home when the car made this clunking noise and then i lost control of the steering.i could no longer drive the car. After i got the car home, it was looked at and i was told the control arm rotten off the sub-frame from the inside out.i did some research and found that this was a problem with the 2001-2004 hyundai sonatas.i contacted hyundai and they did not seem to want to help me and told me this has not been a problem in the past.it apperas to me that if they recalled previous models that they have not fixed the problem.i am very thankful that the control arm did not brake while i was on the interstate driving at 65 mph.
Vehicle front suspension makes sound when we drive on uneven roads, bumps. Checked with couple clinics, all says design fault. I have this sound for 2+ years and i am worried. Front both tires suspension makes this sound.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration in the vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) but to no avail. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
This vehicle was taken to the authorized service center of hyundaion october 29,2013 for the safety recallsreceived from hyundai motor america (nhtsa campaign number 13v-354 and failure of ocs recall by nhtsa).since the service personnel insisted to do 70,000 mile service i agreed and after 1 hour he called me and said there is a leak in the radiator hose. This car has always been serviced by authorized hyundai service centers and always had persistent problems like oil leaks (changed gaskets (paid$400), power steering leaks (paid $300), brake rotors problems which i had to pay $1300 to replace at 30,000 miles etc etc.this car comes with 10 year/100,000 bumper to bumper warranty that is fake.i had also paid ($1200) for an extended coverage for this vehicle when i bought this brand new. But hyundai did not honor it since it was a dealer package and that dealer no more exist.on october 29,2013 after the recall service i paid $400 since the service manager said he did all that is urgent for this car. Next day morning i found my car in a pool of multiple fluids.i decided to take it back to the hyundai dealer, but on the way the car was engulfed in smoke. I pulled over to the gas station which had a work shop, found that no coolant in the car. They filled the coolant and put a new clamp on the hose which was loose.i made a complaint to the hyundai motor americaafter 2 days. Case number is 6156086. Since then i escalated the case calling them several times, but no reasonable effort from there side to help me.on november 13, the car again burned and got engulfed in huge smoke when my wife was parking in the drive way after returning from work. (i have the video on my cell phone). Again i called hyundai america and they told me to contact the dealer. I called the dealer (hyundai of paramus)and they said the service manager will call back. But never did.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle fishtailed as the electronic stability control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was repaired and was diagnosed as having a rusted rear driver's side control arm. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000 and the current approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
Driver side(left)rear suspension arm rotted off .looks like where it was attacted to car, metal all rusted .car was in motion on a highway rt 611 when it broke, had a very hard time keeping it on road till we could pull off.no photo available at this time.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) the contact stated she was concerned to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata, at 100,000 (hwy miles) the front upper control arms became squeeky and detatched from the rubber bushings, making a horrible ride and clunking sound when i would put the car into gear.this problem makes the car bouncy and unstable.there is also a knocking or loud clicking sound in the engine at crusing speeds, when i barley push the gas pedal.it sounds like the air intake control valve. It goes away when i accelerate.the radio and cruise control electornics seem to work only when they want too!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at 15 mph, the abs indicator illuminated. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road where it was discovered that the rear driver side tire was outwards. The contact stated that the tire was able to be adjusted back into place, but was not safe to drive. The vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the dealer did not repair the cross member assembly and only sprayed the cross member with a coating. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Rear control arm support is totally rusted out causing the car to be unstable. This causes any type of driving hard to control. The control arm does not have any upper arm support.
On 17 august 2015, i was driving my 2006 hyundai sonata at 75 mph in the left lane of i-64 near nitro, wv. As i passed a tractor trailer while entering a slight curve to the left, without warning my car violently fishtailed causing the rear end of my car to momentarily go under the tractor trailer while my front end was headed toward a four foot high concrete median. By the grace of god i was able to steer out of the situation without hitting either the truck or the wall. Corrosion of the steel cross member in the rear end caused the left rear control arm to detach suddenly.i had the vehicle towed to the local hyundai dealer where i had previous routine maintenance and recall work performed. Later that evening i researched the nhtsa site for recalls on my vehicle and found the following notice which i had not received:report receipt date: aug 12, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 component(s): suspension when i questioned the service personnel as to why i did not receive the notice, their records showed my vehicle as registered to the original owner.i purchased the vehicle in 2007. There appears to be gross negligence on the part of both the dealer and hyundai in not informing me of this recall. As stated above, the dealer had performed recall work on my vehicle while it was in their shop for routine maintenance over the past 3.5 years.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard an unknown noise coming from the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear driver's side wheel was tilted. While the vehicle was in front of an independent mechanic shop, a technician inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the crossmember detached and the vehicle needed to be taken to a hyundai dealer. The vehicle was towed to autofair hyundai (1477 s willow st, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 634-0635) where it was diagnosed that the crossmember detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to replacement of drive belt issues.the consumer stated there were no issues with the vehicle, prior to the drive belts being replaced.a few weeks after the belts were replaced, the vehicle was not performing well when driven. There was hardness on the accelerator pedal, there was a slight, faint chirping, faint grinding sound when the a/c was turned on.the manager informed the consumer, the noise was coming from the a/c/panel and maybe a loose flap. However, the noise continued.the vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and discovered the belt that was installed was not the correct one for the vehicle. However, after the original belt was installed the noise was still present, but not as loud. Also, the struts were replaced due to hearing a noise when going over bumps.
I was driving when the rear axle broke.according to research, this is a part not replaced in recall in 2013. Recall 113 i almost collided the vehicle with another one.
Rear crossmember heavily rusting, i am told by my mechanic it will lead to control arm failure and loss of control of the vehicle.
I brought a used hyundai 2006 and the sight said there is a incomplete recall on my car what do i need to do to get this fixed
At 110,615 mileage on car had installed link assy fr stabilizer, bush-stabilizer, link assy-fr stabilizer, joint assy-cv lh and washer-inr also replaced: lf cv axle shaft and swaybar linkages and bushings.above was due to clunk type noise front when turning both direction:they found swaybars bushings worn and swaybar linkages had excessive play causing knocking type noise.they also mentioned something was rusted?not sure, as they did not note that verbal comment on service report.since i had this car brought in at 99,000 miles for a complete warranty check and was told all was good and i have had all my maintenance done at the dealership repairs were a onetime goodwill repair. Now my car is brought back in at 111,000 due to a clunking, knocking in the back!seems to happen when at 20-30mph and breaking.car has been with the dealer since may 21, 2014 today is may 26, 2014 and they still do not know what is wrong.
Noticed a shimmy vibration louder than normal while driving to work on highway, upon exiting on main road heard very loud thump bang on left rear drivers side.i assumed it was a blow out as i couldn't steer the car (pulling to right) but managed to make into parking lot off the main.upon inspection left rear tire still on car not flat, but on a total slant approx 45 degree.i was very glad to be off highway however still this is a major safety issue.after towing to garage, mechanic called me later and said the entire rear sub-frame rotted and broke from car needing to replace everything suspension sub-frame, including control arms, and would need an alignment, he also said that's why my tires wore down quicker than usual due to suspension issue.i didn't contact dealer since car no longer on warranty, after checking the internet for used parts (could not afford new parts as mechanic's estimate was already at the $1800.00 mark)was surprised to see the hundreds of complaints already posted with this same issue. I did repair the car with a total bill (used/recycled parts) for $1567.00.i still did not feel safe driving this car.why would it take so long to have a recall...it is obvious this is a defect which could cause serious crash, fatality serious injury and should be covered by hyundai for repair or full reimbursement.
Before getting deployed to afghanistan, i took my sonata to a hyundai dealership to have some repair work done so i could let a friend borrow my car while deployed. Much of the suspension had rusted out and needed to be replaced. I also had to get a new set of tires, despite the fact that the tires i had weren't much more than one year old. In any case, i'm writing this to you after reading an article about an nhtsa investigation into hyundai sonatas (2006-2008) for having similar problems. Fortunately, i replaced the parts before an accident occurred but wanted to let you know about the issue in case it helps the investigation. Unfortunately, i cannot provide you with detailed information because all of my paperwork is in storage while i'm in afghanistan.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and the steering wheel had no resistance with the esc light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (plaza hyundai 2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210) for a diagnostic exam. The diagnosis was that the steering angle sensor, abs wheel speed sensor front passenger, front passenger axle had failed. However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately 140,000. The contact mentioned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) and 05v216000 (electronic stability control).*dt
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle rear end swerved while driving but the contact thought that the failure occurred due to low tire pressure untilthe electronic stability control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was located on the rear left and right wheel where the frame was corroded and cracked causing the rear tires to wear prematurely. The vehicle was repaired. The left and right frame, radius arm, lower control arm, and tires were replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 159,801.updated 01/15/13*lj updated 1/24/2013
My car is not stearin properly.
While driving home from the grocery store, my esc light came on.had trouble steering the car and there was a squealing noise coming from the back end.i was informed by my mechanic that the problem is that the rear axle housing is cracked/rusted and that the wheel is crooked.the car is currently undriveable.i had read in the paper about rust causing problems with the rear suspension control arms and believe that i am experiencing the same problem.i contacted the hyundai dealership where the car was purchased to see if this would be covered under the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty (car has approx. 80,000 miles on it), but was told that they weren't sure.i have an appointment scheduled for repair, but will not be able to have it done, unless it is covered.
Driving home one night car pulled to the left tire almost was off the car thank goodness that i was not traveling fast and not on a highway and my children were not in the car . Find out that my cross member in the rear of my car had snapped now this is a car that is garage kept and to the car dealer that i had bought it from brand new and suppose to check itwith a 10 point system everytime i get the coupon in the mail which is about every 4 - 6 months was never seen the crack from reading the internet this is not the 1 st car to do this . Please try to get this problem corrected . Please make this car safer before someone gets killed thank you !
My car currently has 83000 miles and already has bad upper control arm in the front. I should not be having this issue this early and it began when i had less mileage than 83000. I hear squeaks when going on cracked pavement.
Subframe completely corroded, rear tires angeled inwards, almost lost my tires with children in the car on fairly busy road.vehicle is currently at dealership where i am being told they will take photographs and submit to hyundai for hyundai to possibly cover repairs. Subframe rot is a huge safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front sub-frame was corroded. The contact was driving 65 mph when the rear stabilizers separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 176,000.updated 03/16/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was not repaired, because the frame wasn't broken. Updated 05/11/12the consumer stted the vehicle was repaired. The subframe was replaced free of charge by hyundai. Updated 12/21/2012
At a low speed i lost control of my 2006 sonata.the rear upper control arm broke free from the k frame and the drivers side wheel shifted out about 3 inches. The stability control activated and steering became very difficult.when inspected by the local garage they found the k frame had disintegrated from rust.i did make hyundai consumer affairs aware of the issue on october 3, 2012.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While making a left turn at 20 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine and esc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front and rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,348.
Air bag light stays on, the driver seat belt doesn't always securely click down, and the passenger occupant light intermittently works.the bushing in the rear spindle is severly worn and causing the car to sway and bounce on road making it hard to control.
Broken left upper control arm not covered under 100,000 mile warranty, which could have adversely caused a loss of control of vehicle, per mechanic.
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the front drivers side control arm broke. The contact was traveling 65 mph when he heard a cracking sound. The contact was attempting to exit the highway when the vehicle crashed intoanother vehicle because the contact was unable to keep the vehicle in one lane. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired. The failureand current mileage was 153,000. Updated 2/21/12
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle front control arms recall notice.the consumer was informed the control arms needed to be replaced, due to the fact the bushings were starting to separate. The consumer asked about the cause, and the dealer stated it was due to wear and tear. The consumer began to research the issue, and discovered a recall was issued for the front control arms. The consumer filed a complaint and hyundai responded by saying they did not show any open campaigns on his vehicle. In october 2013, the consumer received a recall # 13v354000 which outlined an issue with corrosion that could result in detachment of the inboard control arm mounting points. As a result of thenotice, he contacted the dealer and was told, it appeared to be related and that it would be fixed at no cost. Consequently, when he call the hyundai dealership and was told the issue identified in the notice and his issue with the bushings that were starting to separate were two different issues and that the initial issue would not be a part of the recall. The consumer stated the only thing the dealer did, was add a corrosion kit under-coating aero and rust preventive v.the service department informed the consumer, they were not replacing the cross-member on any vehicles, they were merely using some kind of protectant to prevent further corrosion.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact slightly released the steering wheel and the vehicle began to drift to the left unexpectedly.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they performed a front end alignment.on two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures without any resolution.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 25,000.updated 01/07/09.*ljupdated 01/12/09.
The hyundai sonata mine is an'06 has a strut problem in that it "thunks" on certain road surfaces and back into or out of driveways, i have tried in vain to get hyundai corporate to do something about this problem only to fall on deaf ears, the edmonds car space forum is full of complaints about his problem. Factory reps say they cannot hear anything, dealers say there is nothing wrong with the car and it is up to corporate to issue a recall on these vehicles. This is a totally frustrating problem that they see fit to ignore and yet they have tsbs on two other of their vehicles with the same identical problem but choose to ignore the sonata and azera which have the same problem. Everybody on the forum has tried in vain to get hyundai corporate to do something about, but nothing we can do is moving them.
2006 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle front control arms recall notice.the consumer was informed the control arms needed to be replaced, due to the fact the bushings were starting to separate. The consumer asked about the cause, and the dealer stated it was due to wear and tear. The consumer began to research the issue, and discovered a recall was issued for the front control arms. The consumer filed a complaint and hyundai responded by saying they did not show any open campaigns on his vehicle. In october 2013, the consumer received a recall # 13v354000 which outlined an issue with corrosion that could result in detachment of the inboard control arm mounting points. As a result of thenotice, he contacted the dealer and was told, it appeared to be related and that it would be fixed at no cost. Consequently, when he call the hyundai dealership and was told the issue identified in the notice and his issue with the bushings that were starting to separate were two different issues and that the initial issue would not be a part of the recall. The consumer stated the only thing the dealer did, was add a corrosion kit under-coating aero and rust preventive v.the service department informed the consumer, they were not replacing the cross-member on any vehicles, they were merely using some kind of protectant to prevent further corrosion.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, she could hear a loud sound coming from under the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rotors were defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer who diagnosed that the control arm bushings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Updated 06/07/12*lj
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,300. Updated 10/11/12*lj updated 10/16/2012
The hyundai sonata mine is an'06 has a strut problem in that it "thunks" on certain road surfaces and back into or out of driveways, i have tried in vain to get hyundai corporate to do something about this problem only to fall on deaf ears, the edmonds car space forum is full of complaints about his problem. Factory reps say they cannot hear anything, dealers say there is nothing wrong with the car and it is up to corporate to issue a recall on these vehicles. This is a totally frustrating problem that they see fit to ignore and yet they have tsbs on two other of their vehicles with the same identical problem but choose to ignore the sonata and azera which have the same problem. Everybody on the forum has tried in vain to get hyundai corporate to do something about, but nothing we can do is moving them.
Thumping noise from rear of car almost all the time, all road types and all speeds. Dealers will not acknowledge that the know about such problems. Seems to happen during hot weather(above 80 degrees)has been going on at least 3 years and getting worse.many complaints on edmonds.com but hyundai service tech at pinehurst refused to recognize that as a valid site.most people that ride in car get scared that car is going to come apart.wife works as realtor and is affected by problem.
Thumping noise and vibration from rear suspension on bumpy roads. Feels similar to what you might experience if the gas tank were loose, or exhaust hit undercarriage of car, or if spare tire were loose in the trunk. Became more noticeable in warmer weather, and after 5000 miles. Seems to have no effect on handling or stability. Returned car to dealer. Dealer acknowledged several complaints, but insisted that it was a characteristic of suspension design and nothing was wrong nor could anything be done to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the contact stated that the noise was louder while making a turn with a passenger seated in the rear.the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions; the first time they were unable to diagnose the failure and the second time the dealer adjusted the rear suspension.the suspension adjustment failed to solve the failure.as of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,997. The dealer stated the front right door lock inoperable, passenger seat area makes a rattling sound, right trunk trim vibrates when vehicle in motion and hears knocking sound in the engine. Updated 10/23/07
The contact's girlfriend's daughter owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While making left and right turns, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and the abs indicator illuminated. The contact jacked the vehicle up to inspect underneath and noticed corrosion on the rear control arm, which had separated from the vehicle. The contact called tarbox hyundai (3665 quaker ln, north kingstown, ri 02852, (401) 826-1500) who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Rear suspension has annoying and loud thumping noise when going over bumps under 40 mph. Started noticing noise within 1000 miles after purchasing vehicle, which was on 10/26/05. Manufacturer has admitted the problem in a bbb arbitration hearing, case no. Hyu0641565 dated 04/27/06 and stated it as a characteristic of the vehicle. Also in a telephone conversations with a regional representative and others as a problem. Took the problem to dealership, who could not find the cause and did not put it on the work orders. Therefore, i lost the arbitration hearing, even though they told me personally that hyundai told them not to do anything, because they do not know what to look for in terms of the thumping. What automobile manufacturer would incorporate a noise in their vehicles as a selling feature and state it's a characteristic of the vehicle? if hyundai does not know the cause of the rear suspension noise, then they do not know if a safety factor is involved. The suspension could and probably is defective in some way.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle fish tailed out of control. The rear driver's side wheel struck the inner wheel well and subframe. The contact slowed the vehicle and moved the vehicle onto road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the upper control arm fractured due to corrosion. The subframe and fuel tank were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
1.rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers2.rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers3.sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Also, the rear of the vehicle fell towards the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was 196,986.
I see there was a recall on the control arm it was never fixed so how do i get it reparied
It all started with 3 bad alternators. The alternator was replaced 3 times in 2 years all brand new alternators. In those 2 years the car had trouble starting in interments. Turning the key 5-6 times the car will eventually start. Recently the car's headlights, air conditioning, and radio turn off when the car is slowing by applying the brake. Computer prompted no code for a problem. I have read about these same issues with the same make, model, and year. What is the malfunction?
Car was dragging on ground, after stopping vehicle, driver noticed rear, driver side wheel was tilted.
My sonata 3.3l v-6 engine with what appears to be a very common and dangerous problem.this vehicle seems to begin stalling and slamming into 3rd gear fail safe mode, luckily i have not been rear-ended due to this yet!i have read up extensively on this and found many with the same complaint on www.carcomplaints.com website.it appears many dealerships are aware as they have had vehicle in to be problem solved with what appears to be an electrical problem more so than a mechanical problem.after having my car into 4 different shops including a dealership the first time it happened with no fix and only a 'if we can't replicate the problem we can't fix it' response i get mad. We have ruled out everything possible; transmission, engine, relays, etc. For 4 months it has been in and out of shops trying to diagnose the problem. Which is happening so often now it is not safe and i am having to take out a loan to try and buy a new care. I cannot trade this in due to the problem.when it is running it runs great, until it slams into 3rd gear with no warming and you loose all acceleration or it dies completely. You can shut it off and restart it and it runs as if nothing happened, until it stalls again. The last mechanic having verified everything he was told to check has determined it must be in the computer. Some individuals said early on they had the computers replaces (at a big cost) only to have it happen again. My car is 10 years old and only has 118,000 miles on it.i hate having to get rid of this car but there is no way it is safe to drive in this condition.hyundai seems to be ignoring this complaint as no recall has been issued and no help in repairing the problem.too many cars at the aprx mileage with the same problem and leads me to believe a recall is in order or financial reimbursement for the months of repair to fix it should be made.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My car battery light went on.i replaced the battery 2x, replaced the alternator, checked the ground and all connections.my battery light flashes, then goes off then my seatbelt light blinks and goes off and my windshield wipers are not getting the power to wipe and the rear defroster turns off every time the battery light flashes.ive been to 3 mechanics and they all say bring it to hyundai.when i brought it they said there was no recall so i left the service room and am now on the nhtsa site.all of this is while both stationary and in motion
While driving down the highway the esc and abs lights continue to come on without warning.they go off once i turn the vehicle off but shortly after driving they come back on.
Throttle body piston sensor as i am driving the engine revs high and does not come back down. When looking up the codes they state it is the throttle body piston sensorwhich has been changed and i am still having the same issue. I have been doing some investigating and apparently a lot of people have had this issue and hyundaidoes nothing about it.
The car either accelerating or braking jerks as if it starts and stops on it's own.i am afraid of driving it. I've had it to the dealer a couple of times and my first complaint was that it jerked into gear. It didn't matter if reverse or forward. The check engine light will come on. The dealer replaced a shift sensor but that didn't fix the check engine light nor the stop and start at random times. When this happens the car slows way down and i barely can get it to go forwards. The last time it happened was at night. I pulled onto a street from a stop sign into traffic. I barely went half a block and had to pull into a driveway to get out of the traffic behind me. The esc light came on briefly on the dash. I looked at the off switch and it was illuminated. I pushed it off i think.the road was dry and there was no reason that turning at 5 mph would create a reason for such a reaction from the car. I only have 30k miles on the vehicle. It should not be doing this.
The safety labels on the visors have curled up and lost their adhesion to the visors making the labels unreadable. The vehicle was manufactured on 4/26/05. A nhtsa safety recall, campaign id no. 06v234000 was issued for this defect for vehicles built may 15, 2005 through august 2005. This recall was inadequate to include all affected vehicles. It should be expanded to include these earlier built vehicles.
This sonata had electric problems from the very beginning (climate control, light bulbs, brake lights, side mirror control, window control, cabin lights, etc.). Most of the light bulbs have been replaced many times either by the dealer when it was still covered by warranty or by myself. The most recent round of replacement was on july 3 for the passenger side headlight, driver's side turn light (yellow) and rear left back off light. I finally started to question if the fuses were misplaced. After checking carefully the fuse types and labeled specifications of both the engine and cabin fuse panels, i found three fuses in the cabin panel were not the same as the owner's manual described. They are (wrong fuses in the parentheses): fs19 20a (25a), fs6 10a (15a), and fs5 25a (20a).i rearranged all three fuses according to the specification on the owner's manual (p. 6-41). Hyundai should be legally and financially responsible for these problems, which occurred during the assembly but led to countless frustrations and even safety problems when those lights were down frequently.
When the brake was applied or excel pedal was not applied, all electricity function(radio, a/c, and headlight) went down for a second and came back again. It started happen when the vehicle marked over 100,000 miles and occurred frequently during driving. Even after changing battery and alternator which dealer pointed as reasons of the problem through whole electricity check-up, it happened again and again. The dealer couldn't point out the reason. I appear this problem here for serious potential accident possibility.
I found this recall message "hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 hyundai azera and 2006 hyundai sonata vehicles. Water may enter the anti-lock brake (abs) module and result in an electrical short .an electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury."what i need to action for this issue?
The sun visor of the drivers side recently fell and it won't stay up with the velcro stapled. It is very annoying and potentially dangerous while driving. It can obstruct my view and be distracting.
My driver's side sun visor broke and cannot stay up. I have to put it to the side, but it blocks side view dangerously.this is a common defect for sonata 2006-2008. The technician at the dealership noticed the problem, but never mentioned to me during warranty. Many complaints have been reported to hyundai http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=157121, but hyundai simply ignores it.
The speed sensor telling me speed doesn't work saying i'm going 0 the car it's self will not go out of park into drive can't drive the vechile, the abs light keeps coming on the ctrl light keeps coming and doesn't come off the air bag light doesn't shut off check engine light came on and car almost drove me off the road and into windshield all in 2 days and before that was fine it's always has been taken care off and manage and unknown problems happened all at once where i haven't been able to drive it for 2 months
Dash board air bag light came on and remained on. Took to a mechanic who stated it was an error code that was not longer active. A sensor must have set it off, but there was no longer a problem. A few weeks later airbag light came on again. Took vehicle to hyundai dealership who stated occupant classification system (ocs) or sensor that was part of system registered an error at some point in the past few days and that is why the light went on. They stated there was no longer an error, but that the sensor must be going bad and would need to be replaced before it failed. Reason being, once the sensor failed, the air bags (at least passenger air bag, potentially whole system shut off so driver as well?) wouldn't deploy in the case of an accident because system would shut off as a result of a sensor failure. Dealership stated that sensor could not be replaced individually, but that the whole passenger seat cushion would have to be replaced. The sensor is part of the ocs system. The quoted cost for the part (seat cushion with electronic sensing system) would be around $1500 total ($1350 for the part, $150 for the labor). As of now air bag light not on, sensor hasn't failed yet. Once it does, need to replace if want air bag system to deploy. This seems like a very serious safety issue that should be addressed by a recall. I have read hundreds of customer complaints online that have the 2006 hyundai sonata with this problem and haven't had it fixed. As a result there are a lot of people driving around in a vehicle that some if not all of the air bags won't deploy in (and most if not all of them don't realize it disables the air bag). This design flaw could result in serious injury or death. All information i received in regards to airbag light issue was from the service department at a hyundai dealership. This issue needs to be investigated and a recall needs to be issued.
Sudden unexpected acceleration with no power brake. Acceleration of vehicle on it's own. When in park and neutral vehicle idles fine and power brakes work. With foot on brake and placing the vehicle in drive or reverse it accelerated immediately to uncontrollable speeds with no foot on the gas pedal. At the same time you lose power brake and it is impossible to control unless the driver puts the vehicle in neutral, then power brake engages and acceleration stops. This happened to my daughter's car on 4/24/18. Thankfully there was no accident. I also tested the car and it is uncontrollable. Experienced no problems or warnings prior to this. No check engine light before or after this incident. I had the car towed to my auto repair shop. Got the car on the lift and put it in drive. It immediately accelerated on it's own and reached 80 miles per hour quickly. No foot on the accelerator or brake. Decided to call hyundai dealership. The car was towed to the dealership on 4/30. The tech confirmed our concerns. On 5/11 the service manager contacted hyundai corporation on our behalf. We also called hyundai customer care on 5/13.no vehicle should extremely accelerate and lose power brake at the same time! this is a safety defect. Regardless of what the problem is no vehicle should react like this. The vehicle is still at the hyundai dealership and needs to be investigated to find the root problem and solve it!this is necessary to prevent any vehicle from doing this again. Lives are at risk and a recall needs to be done.drive by wire system...
Electric stabilization randomly turns off on its own and wont turn back on, the low tire pressure light has never come on, i've had 2 flats, and several really low air tire moments; this happens regularly. I thought it was covered by the last recall but when i got the last one i took my car to the dealership to get the recall taken care of they said my car wasn't affected by the recall.
The car caught on fire as i was driving down the road
The driver's side sun visor arm is broken. It won't stay up. I have velcro on it but when it's hot, it loosens the glue and it falls down blocking my vision while driving. It's either up or down, no in-between.
The visor on both my 2006 and 2007 is broke and does not stay up. Had to glue it. Also we had an third 2007 with the same issue. This is certainly a safety hazard. The other day i almost got into an accident because i was blocking the sun with one hand and had the other on the steering wheel and had to swerve to avoid an accident and using only one hand almost had me in the other people wreck.
I took my car in for the rear crossmember recall in 2016. Even though it was rusted they did not replace it however the did replace the front cross member because it had holes in it and was rusted. They replaced rusted brake and fuel lines (which i paid for) the car has never been right since and now the power steering lines are rusted and the car is not able to be driven. I am the original owner. The car has 87,787 original miles on it. Always garage kept, not driven in the winter. There is no reason this car should be in the condition it is in. With the car now out of warranty by a few months hyundai refuses to do anything even though they should have replaced corroded lines and other parts last year when it was under warranty. We also own a 2006 buick which was driven in the winter and it does not have one speck of rust on it. This is a known hyundai issue. I shouldn't have had to pay for the last repair, certainly not this one. The only repairs made have been to corrosion of the underside of the car. The body is completely intact with no rush.
Takata recall my car caught on fire as i was driving it down the road.
Drivers side visor fails to stay in upright position and will fall to a position that can block the drivers visual field.this is apparently a common defect with this model of vehicle, but hyundai fails to recognize the safety issue and will not repair or issue a recall.
Around 5:30 pm during the day i parked the vehicle by the curb on the street with no lights on and nothing left plugged in. When i turned the car off the windows were rolled all the way up and the sunroof was closed. I locked the doors then went inside the apartment and about 30 min later the neighbors informed me of a fire inside my vehicle. I reacted quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher, ran to the vehicle unlocked the driver door manually with the key and was able to put the fire out before it spread. The center counsel and center dash area with controls for the ac, and radio were all burned and melted down. After the fire department finally arrived and took their report and left i researched what may have been the cause of this incident. I learned this is a very common problem amongst these particular types of vehicles and in 2016 the first recall was announced. These vehicles have abs modules and hydraulic electronic control units that allow moisture to enter causing corrosion resulting in a short circuit. And because they stay electrically powered whether the vehicle is on or off these short-circuits can start a fire. Hyundais number for this recall is 172.
Sun visor will not stay in place, visibility obstructed and dangerous.
Car stalled and locked up three times while driving on a city street. Had the car towed to the hyundai service center and was told it is the abs control module that is malfunctioning. The abs module recall should have been expanded as i never had any problems with this vehicle until now.
I was backing up & slightly hit a cement pillar, causing no damage to my vehicle's back bumper.i put the vehicle in drive to move slowly forward into the parking space i had left so that i could check the damage.there was only about 8-10 feet between the pillar and the parking space.the car just took off on its own at a very fast speed.i was unable to stop the car even while stepping on the brake and had no control over the car.it hit a sign and tree causing approx. $5600 damage to my vehicle.i believe there could be a defect in the gas pedal connection.(i checked after the accident to see if perhaps a car mat had gotten under the pedal, but the mat was attached to the floor holder where it belonged.)i am concerned this could happen to someone else and cause a fatality.
Vehicle on several occasions has accelerated on its own while stopped, operating from 0-50 mph going forward and also in reverse at minimal speed causing personal injury and property damage.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. There was one injury reported that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. The vin was not available. Djr
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata 3.3. I started my car one morning and had no acceleration in the gas peddle. I turned the car off got husband and we restarted it and had no problem. I then took a trip to houston a few weeks later and again had the problem happen to me a few times there. I did not know what to do and had to return home. I called the dealership in houston and they said it would be a minimum of $100 dollars or more to just see what was wrong. My husband said to bring it home and we will check on it. On my trip home the esc off light kept coming on and i lost acceleration while in motion on interstate 10. This happened to me many of times on the return trip home. When it went out on me, several times i had to coast to the side of the road and 3 times nearly got hit in the rear and 1 time was seriously almost rammed in the rear while on the side of the road letting the car rest before restarting it. The most terrifying moment was going over the bridge in baton rouge, la. And the esc off light kicked in and i lost acceleration and there was no side road to pull over on. I had to come to a complete stop to turn off the car and restart it 3 times before the esc off light went off and i again had acceleration. Then about 20 miles outside of metairie, la. Where i was heading, it started sputtering. The rpms would go down and the car would pull back, then they would jump up and the car would jerk forward. I finally made it to my destination what is normally a 4 1/2 hr drive turned in to a very stressful and fearful 8 hr drive. I did look up on google about 2006 sonata's and esc off light and found many off people having the same problem. I am putting the car in the shop tomorrow morning. I read of a woman having this problem and her car accelerating on her and plunged into a tree. This sounds to me a serious matter and seems it is going to be extremely expensive to fix when it seems to be a manufactures defect and should be fixed by hyundai.
I have been the 1st owner and completed all scheduled maintenance, never been in accident. Always a bit bumpy shifting, but last thursday after driving about 40m on freeway once pulling off would not stop. Car wants to continue to drive at about 40mph regardless if foot off gas pedal and applying pressure to brake. Only way to stop is to slam into neutral. When in park it reves and has rpms up. Reverse you are pulling out at 30 and slamming in neutral before you crash and then forward the same. This can not be isolated and is worse than a floor mat in a toyota. I cant take a floor mat out to make it safe. Please help, even if they fix the problem, they tell me they have no idea is, how can i trust that my daughter and i are safe to ever be in this car again? there are 100's of posts online in regards to this issue. My car is unusable with a problem not related to lack of care or accident. I have a car i can't safely use and yet cannot afford to trade it in at this point. Nor can i afford the hundreds i have already paid to fix the yet to be fixed problem. So far two separate sensors. Should i have to pay, isn't this a manufacture defect?
I was at a complete stop at a red light, with my foot securely on the brake, when my car engine revved, accelerated on it's own, and then lunged into the car in front of me. There were no injuries or damages but i am anxious and nervous about this safety issue happening again without warning.
That's the problem there is no serious event leading up to the problem. It is happening because theses cars are not built for safety. I have had my car for 5 months and there are some serious problems, hyundai and you all may not think so but it is. If it was your car that had all of these problems you would be complaining also. Problems that i have with my hyundai sonata: passenger airbag light on every time you crank up, airbag light in the dash board on, check engine light (sensors going bad in the car). If its not equipped for the car don't try something that's going to have people spending out of the pockets and then paying for a car also. Recalls on 06 hyundai sonata what's the purpose if it cant be fixed everything on the recall list is happening to my car. If i had a second chance i would not have bout that '!@#$% from hyundai.
While merging on to highway car would not stop accelerating, had to cut off engine to stop the car. This is 2nd incident with the same car, first incident occurred in feb 2007. Gas pedal assembly was replaced after the first incident, parts were lubricated. After talking to regional hyundai representative , service manager mentioned that there were few similar incidents (2007) that's why they replaced the gas pedal assembly.
On this date it was unusually cold weather for our state at a high of 7 degrees plus wind chill ("the polar vortex").i was leaving for work and had let my car run for about 5 minutes before beginning to drive.i was not even a quarter of a mile away (actually only about a street over) from my home when i stopped at a red light.there was an suv in front of me.when the light turned green and the suv in front of me began to drift slightly forward, i did the same.when i went to put my foot on the gas pedal to drift forward at the pace of the suv in front of me, it abruptly accelerated.there was about 5 feet in between the suv and my car, but i was unable to stop fast enough and rear ended the suv in front of me.there was minor damage, however this was completely unavoidable and unnecessary.the following day, which was also a very cold day, i had just left my house for work and when i went into reverse it did the same exact abrupt acceleration.thankfully this time there were no cars around---in combination with my awareness of this possibly being an issue.
I was driving home and slowed to let someone in front of me turn left into a grocery parking lot. The car suddenly started surging mad i could not stop it with the brake pedal all the way to floor. However, i did hit the car in font of me, with no damage to her car. I had popped the front right side of the bumper on my car. So we went on with our business when she found no damage to her vehicle. I had to turn the car off to stop the car from moving.i called the dealer glenn hyundai and told them of the incident, they in turn told me this would be nearly impossible for this to happen! it did happen!!they called me after receiving the vehicle via tow truck and told me the throttle was dirty and needed to be cleaned. So i told them go ahead and then about half hour later they called and said the car needed a throttle position assembly replaced. They had already charged me for the cleaning of the throttle, and then charged me to replace it also. Doesn't cleaning come with replacing the throttle assembly?i think this should be investigated and to see how many other hyundai's have had this problem. They supposedly contacted hyundai corporate usa, however, i have yet to hear anything from hyundai.i really hope all is safe now????
On 2 separate occasions, while driving at @ 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own and would not stop. The first time after pushing on brakes numerous times the car stopped using emergency brakes. The second time vehicle would not stop using brakes or emergency. The vehicle speed up to 80 mph, the vehicle only stopped after driving up a hill to a slower speed.
Dt*:the contact stated while accelerating at anytime the vehicle hesitated without warning.the dealer indicated this was the design of the vehicle.the consumer stated the vehicle goes into neutral when the accelerator was released it would stop. Updated 07/05/06
2006 hyundai sonata -when i put my foot on the gas pedal especially during city driving (nyc), the car lurches forward. Other times when i put my foot on the gas pedal it is slow to accelerate and then it lurches forward. I have taken the car 3 times to the dealership and they claim there is no problem, that it was probably from the mat causing the pedal to accelerate. However, the problem persists and after the recent problem with toyota's gas pedals i wanted to bring this problem to your attention. Hyundai corporate has now advised me to take the care back to the dealership for a test drive to determine the problem.
Throttle body has failed 3 times in a row.
Sudden unexpected acceleration with no power brake. Acceleration of vehicle on it's own. When in park and neutral vehicle idles fine and power brakes work. With foot on brake and placing the vehicle in drive or reverse it accelerated immediately to uncontrollable speeds with no foot on the gas pedal. At the same time you lose power brake and it is impossible to control unless the driver puts the vehicle in neutral, then power brake engages and acceleration stops. This happened to my daughter's car on 4/24/18. Thankfully there was no accident. I also tested the car and it is uncontrollable. Experienced no problems or warnings prior to this. No check engine light before or after this incident. I had the car towed to my auto repair shop. Got the car on the lift and put it in drive. It immediately accelerated on it's own and reached 80 miles per hour quickly. No foot on the accelerator or brake. Decided to call hyundai dealership. The car was towed to the dealership on 4/30. The tech confirmed our concerns. On 5/11 the service manager contacted hyundai corporation on our behalf. We also called hyundai customer care on 5/13.no vehicle should extremely accelerate and lose power brake at the same time! this is a safety defect. Regardless of what the problem is no vehicle should react like this. The vehicle is still at the hyundai dealership and needs to be investigated to find the root problem and solve it!this is necessary to prevent any vehicle from doing this again. Lives are at risk and a recall needs to be done.drive by wire system...
After a visit to my local dealership, i was informed that my esc system - unit is in failure mode. Manufacturer informed of "defective problem" concerning their product.consumer should not be responsible for costs related to replacement repair. $3000.00 > this is a serious safety hazard, in which hyundai corporation should issue a "recall" of years 2006-2009, models that are in "failure mode" as per dealership today
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, she approached a stop signal and the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The emergency brake was applied in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that intermittent erroneous acceleration was experienced. The failure progressed and became permanent. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was related to the speed control. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable.
I had just left the stop light and was going up a hill when the accelerator got stuck at 55 mph, had both of my feet on brake to stop car but only slowed down to 40 and again accelerated to 55mph, there was traffic in front of me which i tried to avoid from hitting but could not avoid due to accelerator kept accelerating and brakes would not stop vehicle which i then caused an accident. Forced car to park after the accident and turned off car, car was smoking from drive side under the hood.i was told my floormats got stuck under gas pedal by the dealership, but my floormats do not move.
My 2006 hyundai sonata has the check engine and esc lights come on, then the car wont accelerate as well as the rpms will not move. The car coasts like its in neutral. And today was the last straw when it decided to do it while going down the road instead of just when beginning the drive.
The first thing i noticed was the engine was dying when i came to a stop at a red light, with the engine idling, the car in drive and my foot on the brake. I started to put the car in neutral when i had to come to a stop, so the engine wouldn't sputter, and then back in drive when i wanted to go. After about a day or 2, the engine started revving when i put it in drive or reverse, and the brake wasn't strong enough to stop the car. I took it to my hyundai dealer, who said it needed a new transmission (specifically torque converter). I took it to a transmission shop, which rebuilt the transmission. But the car was still revving when it was put in drive and idling, with the brake on. The transmission shop researched the problem, which took about a month, and found that the control module had malfunctioned. According to the mechanic, it was sending the signal to rev the engine and cut the power to the brakes when the car was idling in gear. He said he found that there were several complaints about this make/model/year range, but there was no recall because no serious injuries or deaths had occurred because of it yet. Obviously, it is just a matter of time till this happens, when a vehicle revs its engine and cuts power to the brakes simultaneously. Once the problem was identified, the transmission shop was able to order the software from hyundai to reprogram the ecm, which solved the problem.
I had just left the stop light and was going up a hill when the accelerator got stuck at 55 mph, had both of my feet on brake to stop car but only slowed down to 40 and again accelerated to 55mph, there was traffic in front of me which i tried to avoid from hitting but could not avoid due to accelerator kept accelerating and brakes would not stop vehicle which i then caused an accident. Forced car to park after the accident and turned off car, car was smoking from driver side under the hood.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 85 mph.the brakes were applied, but the vehicle did not stop until the key was removed from the ignition.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the failure.the failure mileage was 25,500 and current mileage was 26,000.updated 12-12-07.
On december 30th 2012 time:11.52 am while making a slow turn into a parking area of sikh temple, 16000 stirling road,southwest ranches,fl33331 tel: 954 680 0221,my 2006 hyundai sonata suddenly accelerateduncontrollably for no reason,an accidentresulted with minor damaged to other property and minor damage to the front of the 2006 sonata. Is there anything wrong with the vehicle's speed control?
On april 13, 2012, july 18, 2012 and august 3, 2012, while making a slow turn into a parking area, my 2006 hyundai sonata suddenly accelerated uncontrollably for no reason. In each instance, an accident resulted with major damage to other property and major damage to the front end of the 2006 sonata. My only guess , is there is something wrong with the vehicle's speed control. Updated 10/15/12
The car either accelerating or braking jerks as if it starts and stops on it's own.i am afraid of driving it. I've had it to the dealer a couple of times and my first complaint was that it jerked into gear. It didn't matter if reverse or forward. The check engine light will come on. The dealer replaced a shift sensor but that didn't fix the check engine light nor the stop and start at random times. When this happens the car slows way down and i barely can get it to go forwards. The last time it happened was at night. I pulled onto a street from a stop sign into traffic. I barely went half a block and had to pull into a driveway to get out of the traffic behind me. The esc light came on briefly on the dash. I looked at the off switch and it was illuminated. I pushed it off i think.the road was dry and there was no reason that turning at 5 mph would create a reason for such a reaction from the car. I only have 30k miles on the vehicle. It should not be doing this.
The brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata failed on me as i was driving. My car seemed to have not been working properly.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, it experienced unintended accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle did three rotations before crashing into three vehicles. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle unexpectedly swerved and the steering wheel had no resistance with the esc light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (plaza hyundai 2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210) for a diagnostic exam. The diagnosis was that the steering angle sensor, abs wheel speed sensor front passenger, front passenger axle had failed. However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximately 140,000. The contact mentioned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) and 05v216000 (electronic stability control).*dt
The speed sensor telling me speed doesn't work saying i'm going 0 the car it's self will not go out of park into drive can't drive the vechile, the abs light keeps coming on the ctrl light keeps coming and doesn't come off the air bag light doesn't shut off check engine light came on and car almost drove me off the road and into windshield all in 2 days and before that was fine it's always has been taken care off and manage and unknown problems happened all at once where i haven't been able to drive it for 2 months
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 mph.the contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet, but she could not stop the vehicle.there were no prior warnings before the failure.the dealer stated that the only way the vehicle could accelerate that fast is by her floormats becoming stuck to the accelerator pedal.she replied that the floormats do not move and she was driving uphill at the time of the failure.the vehicle is currently at the dealer.the failure mileage was 55,000.
-while driving up a hill at a speed of 30 mph, the contact was applying the brake pedal to slow down, but the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the engine to roar loudly.the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and the contact tried to apply the brake pedal, but the pedal would only go down approximately an inch.the contact continued to apply brake pedal with both feet, but with no results.at this point contact went to the middle lane of the road changing the vehicle from automatic transmission to manual mode.the contact down shifted from 5 to 4 gear while the engine was still revving .at this point contact turn the ignition off, but the engine didn't go off causing the contact to rear end another vehicle at a speed of 30 mph.twice before this accident, the contact experience the battery losing power to the vehicle.the first incident occurred 24 hours after purchasing the vehicle and the second was in december 06.when the contact took vehicle to the dealer they stated that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle.the contact can provide copies of invoice repair and police report. Updated 02/21/07.
The cruise control comes on by itself during normal driving. After the "cruise" light comes on the "set" light illuminates and the vehicle accelerates without warning. The brake will momentarily stop the acceleration, but the acceleration resumes once the brake pedal is released. It occurs above 25 mph. It kept accelerating and would have continued if i hadn't hit the brakes. I happens regularly, and we have parked the vehicle.
While driving on a busy street it felt like my gas pedal was not responding then without warning it suddenly lurched forward enough to screech my front tires. I do not have a floor mat on the driver's side. Thank god no one was in front of me, surely there would have been an accident. I have also had the air bag light on since the car was new. During hyundai new car service one of the service men noticed and mentioned it, but did nothing to correct the problem and today i got a recall on the air bag system stating i missed the 1st recall. My front passenger seat belt light goes on and off sometimes it is on when someone is in the seat buckled up and sometimes it is on when no one is sitting in the seat. I am taking my car in to hyundai for the recall i am going to mention the lurching and let them know about all these complaints! i believe they are ultimately responsible for these problems!!
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic stability control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Bottom line it is my firm belief that if my family was traveling on a curving road or hadmy sixteen year old student driver behind the wheel we would not be writing this complaint today. The accelerator pedal on our 2006 hyundai sonata (vin excluded) became stuck fully open.yesterday evening in shelbyville ky after accelerating to get through a yellow light, the car continued to accelerate.my wife who was driving called this to my attention as she jammed the brake to the floor board.i (from the passenger seat) tried to get the car out of drive and into first gear to slow the car.the car did not seem to down shift after asking my wife if this was better said she said no!so she hit the emergency brake and the car still did not stop.but it slowed some and i thought my wife had the car under control so i pointed to a lowes parking lot and threw the car into neutral as she made the turn and the engine sounded like it was going to explode so i tried to get it back into low and it would not go.we rounded the turn into the lowes parking lot at a higher then expected speed when my wife let off a little on the brakes due to the forces on her.i had her point the car to where there were no cars and then i reached over and turned the key to off and car shut off.the smell of brakes and over heated engine was sickeningly strong.the heat from the brakes and engine could be felt several feet from the car when we went to the front of the car. We rolled the car into a parking place for safety. We then tried to get our keys out of the car and the car into park and we could not no matter what we did.we even tried to started the car and it would actually start in neutral (with the emergency brake on but not the foot brake) and yes we have witnesses to this (others tried).we called the 1-800-hyundai emergency roadside service.they recorded our call to them with a su.
On march 9th, 2015, i was driving home from work after picking up my infant daughter from daycare when several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard of my 2006 hyundai sonata; the airbag, abs, and esc off warning lights.in preparation for the upcoming left turn into my neighborhood, i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and coast to the intersection. The cruise control did not disengage. I applied more pressure to the brake pedal to slow down, but upon releasing the brake the vehicle returned to the set cruise speed. I now applied as much pressure as i possibly could to the brake pedal and the cruise control set light did not disengage. The sonata downshifted and revved up to 4k rpm attempting to overpower my braking. At this point it was too late to avoid the intersection. I placed the car into neutral and swerved to avoid hitting an oncoming vehicle and median, at the turn.the sonata spun out and came to rest in the oncoming traffic lanes after overshooting the turn.i verified my daughter was uninjured then proceeded to drive the sonata, at idle, the remaining 1/8th of a mile to my house.after arriving at home, i visited hyundai's and the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle recall information web pages and found no recalls regarding my sonata's vin.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph on march 24, 2010, the vehicle suddenly lost throttle capabilities. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the throttle sensor failed; the sensor was replaced at that time. On april 22, 2010, the failure occurred when the rpms suddenly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership who informed the contact the accelerator pedal assembly was the cause of the failure. The repair was performed but the failure continued. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 52,749. The current mileage was 56,011.
2006 hyundai sonata gls drivers side sun visor broke and won't stay up.
Both sun visors have cracked in the area that holds them stablethey will not stay up on their own.2006 hyundai sonata.
Broken sun visor bracket- hyundai issued a tsb but will not replace visor if vehicle is out of warranty. When driving down the road i had to slam on the brakes to avoid a child chasing a ball which bounced across the street i hit my head on the edge of the sun visor which dangles down. My head would not have hit the visor if it was working properly.also the visor dangles blocking your vision when the visor is not needed but it will not stay in the up position.
The sun visors in my vehicle have broken several times since purchasing. The dealer has admitted that this is a factory defect but they continue to install these defective visors. When the visor breaks, it hangs directly in the drivers line of sight.
2006 hyundai sonata drivers side sun visor broke and impairs drivers vision and head movement.
Sun visor on 2006 hyundai / sonata does not stay up. It is keep on falling. I had it replaced while it was under warranty and it's broke again and it's not under warranty any longer. I see many other similar issue with same model. This would be safety issue when the visor falls while driving. Hyundai should do a recall on this right away.
I have a 2006 sonata and went to move the driver's side visor to block the sun today, heard a loud crack, and the plastic housing (that apparently holds the visor in place) around the metal bar cracked and broke. I was driving while this happened and now it just hangs there in the way- how dangerous! i tried gluing the broken piece back on, but it didn't help. Now i've got it velcroed up and can't use it! c'mon hyundai - take some responsibility here and fix what is obviously a very common, and dangerous, problem!!
Hyundai sun visorsswings down while driving. My passenger visor broke while driving, about six month later the drivers sun visor broke. I contacted other hyundai owners and they all have the same problem. I believe this could cause a crash. With the visor n the down possession you cant see the traffic light.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata gls in which i bought in october 2007 with 24k miles.the car was still under warranty when the driver's side sun visor would not return to the upright position.it wouldn't go up or down, but just hang down in my face. Had to try and clip it to the roof until i could get it fixed.the dealership said it was a common problem.two weeks later, the same thing happened to the passenger side.two years after having both sun visors replaced, i am facing the same problem on the driver's side again.it is a tremendous safety hazard as my vision is blocked and i am constantly distracted by trying to keep it out of the way.it is also hazardous in the morning and evening when facing the sun, as my eyes have no shield and am blinded.i know this has been a common problem with the sonata so i urge you to investigate and find a solution with hyundai.
Under normal use, and nothing out of the ordinary, the sun visor on the 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 breaks and falls into the view of the driver, this has happened three times. A piece of plastic in the sun visor snaps and then the visor can no longer be used normally. Blocked vision, sun visor swaying on its own. This part out of warranty costs over 100 dollars at a dealership, however the sun visors in the 2006-2009 sonatas break frequently and without cause.
The driver's side visor will not stay in the 'up' position or in the fully extended position (closest to the windshield). It falls over time, ending up either poking you in the head (if it was resting against the ceiling) or hanging straight down (if it had been fully extended). This really is a safety hazard!
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata and i have replaced the drivers side sun visor 2 times thus far. The first one was covered under warranty but the 2nd one wasn't. Now it has broke for the 3rd time and it seems like this is a safety concern since it will not stay up.
Driver visor will not stay up. Out of warranty, and is now not covered. Will have to pay for a new one. Blocks vision, either side or front. Very frustrating and a danger to others as well as the passengers in the vehicle. Could potentially cause an accident. Not fixable, only can replace at $100.
Driver's side sun visor suddenly fell down during operation of the 2006 hyundai sonata gls, causing driver's vision to be impaired.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the driver side sun visor would not remain in a secured position. The sun visor exhibited a crack and was secured with tape to avoid obstruction in the visibility. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The vin was unavailable.
Sun visor on drivers side wont stay up.
Both sun visors in my 2006 hyundai sonata broke without warning.they both flop down and won't stay up. I took them apart and found that the plastic friction-sleeve around the metal hanger has broken on each one. The flopped-down visors restrict the driver's vision and their mid-way position between the windshield and the interior of the vehicle makes re-focusing one's eyes between the outside and the inside of the car problematic.my car is out of warranty so i have not had the visors replaced. Instead, i put strips of velcro on the roof and on the visors to keep them up.
1. Recently my visors stopped staying in the up position. 2. The failure to stay up is constant. My vision is severely obscured while driving. My safety has been severely compromised.3. No repairs made. Hyundai wants me to pay out of pocket for this very obvious factory defect.
Both sun visors on my 2006 hyundai sonata will not stay up near the ceiling of the car. Both slip down which is a huge distraction. I had to remove the passenger side visor and only keep the driver side one attached in case the sun is in my eyes. Putting it to the left creates a big blind spot. It is up to $100 to replace the visor and hyundai has refused to do anything despite the huge number of people complaining about similar issues.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata.three years ago, the driver's side sunvisor stopped staying in place, dropping in front of me and causing a potential obstruction.the dealer replaced this under warranty.less than a year later, the replaced visor developed the same problem.the dealer will not respond to my request that it be fixed again under warranty.i believe that this is a material defect, and it could be hazardous.
Hinge on driver side visor of 2006 hyundai sonata gls has broke and visor no longer stays up. Went to pull visor down to block sun and it snapped and now the visor just hangs there. I have to flip the visor backwards into the bracket to keep it out of view. Have contact dealership and was told that i am 4 months out of my warranty and that they will not be able to fix it without me paying for the repairs. After viewing multiple forums, this seems to be a common occurrence in this make of vehicle. I am really surprised that there hasn't been a recall placed for these. They pose such a hazard in blocking ones view from oncoming traffic, stop lights, pedestrians, etc. Considering all the issues that hyundai used to have with their vehicles, you would think that this would have already been something that they would have corrected and placed a recall for.
Hyundai sonata, 2006 model - driver's side sunvisor dropped down and will not stay in place, blocking the view of the road.
Both of my car visors have broken off.the first was replaced by the dealer because the car was under warranty, but this time i would have to pay for it because the warranty expired.this has happened to other people i know that has the same car. It is a manufacturing defect that poses a risk on the drivers.the visor stays half way, which affects the visibility of the driver.to be able to see, you have to manually move the visor back and forth while driving, which causes the risk to get into an accident.
2006 hyundai sonata lx.broken driver side sun visor.plastic cracked where the metal rod on the visor mounts into the swivel arm.cracked when raising the visor.now visor slowly falls and obstructs view whenever driving.faulty plastic component on the visor.
The driver side sun visor stopped working.it does not stay in the up position.apparently other drivers have experienced the same problem, but the dealer and manufacturer have refused to accept any responsibility for this defect.
Right front sun visor will not stay up. Falls down and passenger can not see.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata 6 cyl, made in the usa, and i am having a problem with my driver side sun visor, it started toward the end of my warranty, of 60,000 mi., and i intended to take it to a dealer, but had to make several trips to columbus ohio and put mileage on in excess of the 60000 mil. I now have about 65000 mi. On the car.i took it back to a dealer and they said it was out of warranty and they would not fix it.i believe this is a serious safety issue, because i almost caused a serious accident going to columbus on my last trip when a car cut me off at an exit on i-75 and in the midst of trying to maintain control of my car, the sun visor dropped all the way down and i lost control and ran onto the soft shoulder of the exit ramp; had it not been for an alert driver behind me, i could have been killed.the problem with the sun visor is a design flaw in the spring design which holds the visor in position it fails and expresses it's failure in that going over a bump or stopping suddenly causes it to drop to its full down position interfering with driver visibility; and i don't think safety equipment should be warranteed only to the first period of warranty but for a reasonable life of the vehicle.i have found over 75 people on line who have the same problem with the same make and model of hyundai.please check out the internet complaints and you will see for yourself.
Sun visors do not remain in place.they will fall obstructing my view.
1.hyundai sonata 2006 sun visor did not stay in fully folded or extended position.2.tried to move sun visor to fully folded position and heard cracking sounds and sun visor just hangs loose (straight down) blocking road field of vision3.i used shoe string to tie sun visor to safety handle above door to keep it from obstructing view of road.unfortunately if visor is tied it is not free to move into fully extended position to shield sun while driving which is also a visibility hazard.i removed the visor and took apart broken hinge to find crack plastic bushing around rod which allows rotation of sun visor.since the thin plastic bushing was cracked/broke into pieces the visor does not hold specified positions.an online forum shows numerous consumers with the same problem and they replace the sun visor for it to just break again.this part is no longer covered under my warranty, but i do not want to buy a new part(~$100)that is manufactured the same as the ones that break easily, just so i'll have to buy another replacement sun visor again.a thin plastic bushing around a metal rod that is loaded frequently is prone to stress fractures and failure.numerous incidences of this defect should prompt a new design and free replacement parts for consumers since this is a driving visibility hazard.
While driving at 65mph, passenger side sun visor fell, startling driver and nearly causing an accident.sun visor remains down (will not stay up), causing a constant distraction at all hours and restricting visibility.
2006 hyundai sonata driver's side sun visor falls and won't stay up. It obstructs driver's view creating a real safety problem. This is a recurring problem with a great number of sonatas and just replacing the visor with a new one doesn't fix it permanently. There is a large discussion at:http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=157121.
Driver side sun visor broke and will not stay up now, greatly affecting driving vision and safety. I had to remove the visor just to drive the vehicle and now have no sun block when driving the car until i get it repaired.
Hyundai sonata gls driver side sun visor drops down and cannot be returned to position blocking drivers line of sight.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving at anyspeed, the passenger's and driver's sun visor would not stay in the closed position. The visors were replaced but they continued to fall into the view of the driver or front passenger. The dealer advised there were no recalls and any repairs would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current mileage is 73,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000.updated10/22/10the consumer stated he was unable to make changes to his complaint. Updated 10/26/10
I have an '06 sonata, and the driver side visor on it have broken. The plastic appears to be cracking around the edge where the metal bar enters the visor, leaving sharp edges exposed.
I was driving in my 2006 hyundai sonata and i turned into the sun pulled down my visor and it broke and wouldn't stay up two weeks later the passenger side did the same thing u wouldn't think a visor was a safety issue but it sure is when it wont stay up or out of your face i took it to a local dealer they said they have a recall but that mine wasn't on it apparently the problem is more wide spread then they say the local dealer says he replaces atleast one a day that isn't under the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger sun-visors were defective and would continuously fall downward while driving, blocking the contacts view of the roadway. The contact stated that when the sun-visor would fall, he would have to remove one hand from the steering wheel and hold it on the sun-visor to keep it from blocking his vision. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned with the possibility of the failure potentially causing a crash. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 195,000.
2006 hyundai sonata and both sun visors have broken and will not stay intthe upright position. According to what i have read online, this is a major problem with all hyundai models.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata and the sun visor has broken twice, which affects my view of the road. The visor is unable to stay up and out of view when not in use. I've read hyundai online forums and it seems to be a recurring problems with a lot of this model as well as the 2007 model. I've had to slide out the visor extension and wedge it between by rearview mirror and roof of my car, which is not a safe option either as it can become unwedged during driving and fall down and block my view of the road. It hasn't caused an accident yet, but it's only a matter of time which terrifies me. Please help.
2006 hyundai sonata:the driver's sun visor stopped working - it basically lost its tension and, although still hinged, it flipped down on its own while i was driving down the highway at 70 mph.it not only startled me and caused me to jerk the wheel but it distracted me momentarily and i was just thankful it was not a two-way road where i could have hit an oncoming vehicle.in addition, it hangs straight down directly in my vision, obstructing it so much that i cannot see adequately.i improvised and used velcro to affix it in its original, closed position.however, the velcro sticky backing gave out today and, again, the visor suddenly dropped startling me and obstructing my vision.my car has over 72,000 miles and is out of warranty to repair this.i looked on-line to see if there was a way to fix this defect and discovered countless complaints and concerns for the exact same thing.i certainly don't think i've misused the visor - i don't even use it that much - so it's not an issue of mishandling.with as many complaints as i saw on-line, i think this is a manufacturing defect that warrants attention.thank you.
The sun visors on the 2006 hyundai sonata break and cause a safety issue by blocking the view.there are multiple complaints about these cars.something needs to be done.mine has broken twice.
The driver side visor hangs down and won't stay up. The failure occurs all of the time. It will either hang straight down blocking my view or i turn it towards the window but that makes it more difficult to get in and out without hitting my head. This is a safety hazard. I have not replaced it yet as i think the visor assembly should last longer than 60k miles (no longer under warranty) and don't think it is right i should have to pay for that.
The drivers side sun visor dropped down while i was driving & it will not stay up and this happened at night. Also the passenger side sun visor will sometimes drop down if i hit a bump in the road. Other owners of the 2006 hyundai sonata have similar complaints. I feel there should be a safety recall.
The driverside sunvisor cracked during normal usage. This is after very low usage.the broken sunvisor would no longer fold up flush with the roof and will lower itself when going over bumps and potholes.this is a distraction to the driver at unexpected times and could drop to the point of blocking the vision of the driver for a short period until the driver lowers their eyes to see below the visor .the sunvisor was immediately replaced as it interfered with safe driving and it could not be repaired.*ln
Sun visors broken. Will not stay up. This is a well known hyundai safety issue.
Both sun visor spring mounts break. When the driver's side broke it causes the visor to hang down blocking the view of the driver. Driver's side has broken 3 times and the passenger side 2 times over the last 18 months. The last 2 times we had it in under warranty to get repaired we were told that hyundai has fixed the known flaw, only to have them break again.
The sun visors break and don't stay up close to the ceiling. They fall down and obstruct vision.
The passenger and driver sun visors will not stay in the upper rite position. Both of the sun visors fall directly in the face so that my passenger or myself is hit in the head. This is a safety hazard because in the case of an accident. The sun visors will damage our heads.
The visor on my 2006 hyundai sonata does not stay in the up position.it will fall down into my field of vision while driving unless i hold it up.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the front passenger side sun visor intermittently flipped downward while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata (82k mileage).the driver side seat belt warning light came on and now stays on constantly.based on a web search this issue appears to be a common problem with this model and one that is a major safety hazard. [the reason for the visibility complaint, this vehicle also had both driver side and passenger side sunvisor fail (another safety issue for another time)]i took the car to a hyundai dealer who did not consider the problem within warranty.the dealer did note that the cost to repair could be as much as $1500.00 since the entire seat and safety belt system may require replacement.follow up calls to hyundai found that, though there are hundreds and possibly thousands of similar complaints, they have elected not to issue a recall related to the problem as they did for the passenger side.this is a very popular car model with a major safety issue that needs investigation.i strongly suspect your investigation will arrive at the same conclusion and with your help maybe hyundai will issue a recall before someone is fatally injured. Here is a web link with numerous similar complaints:http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/hyundai/sonata/frontal+airbagthank you in advance for your help!
My driver's side sun visor broke and cannot stay up. I have to put it to the side, but it blocks side view dangerously.this is a common defect for sonata 2006-2008. The technician at the dealership noticed the problem, but never mentioned to me during warranty. Many complaints have been reported to hyundai http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=157121, but hyundai simply ignores it.
Both sunvisors will not stay up and will fall. This causes line of sight blockage and a safety hazard.
Driver side visor came down unexpectedly while driving on highway and after hitting a bump on the road.forward visibility immediately blocked.visor would not go back to position; fumbled with it and held it until getting off highway and onto a surface road.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata. The driver side sun visor is broken and falls down into my line of vision all the time.i have almost had more than one accident when it happens unexpectedly.
The sun visors on both sides will not stay up. This is also the case for my neighbor-which has a 2006 sonata as well. It impairs vision while i'm driving and hits passengers in the head.i have replaced them once- at $125 each- only to have the same thing happen a year later.
While driving, the driver's side sun visor suddenly flopped open. It startled me and almost caused an accident. The sun visor has not stayed up ever since. This creates a safety issue since it blocks my line of vision.
Sun visor fails to stay in up position on 2006 hyundia sonata gls.
2006 hyundai sonata drooping sun visor, comes down while driving. Hyundai will not recall the sun visor although this is know problem and can cause an accident. Hyundai is shifting the responsibility of repair onto the owner of vehicle which costs $80 per sun visor and an installation of $20 per visor. Basically, $200 for a problem that is not the drivers fault, but a faulty design.
My driver side visor broke twice before the warranty was up.now the visor is broken again, but i'm out of warranty.the clip that holds it up cracked and i cannot get it to stay up or down.it just hangs in the middle.this is dangerous and annoying.
2006 hyundai sonata - driver's side sunvisor defective.
The driver side sun visor on our 2006 hyundai sonata has suddenly stopped being able to be in the up position. It also cannot be placed totally down. As a result it is hanging down and impeding vision and hits me in the head if i lean forward to see traffic or move my head to look over before moving into another lane. There is definitely a safety risk with the failure of this part.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata that has sun visors that do not stay in place. It just recently started. At first the visors would slip and i would move them back into place. Then a week or so ago both visors have started this. This is a huge driving/safety hazard. The roadside issues are too numerous to name.i cannot believe hyundai will not recall the cars with this problem. There are too many cars with the identical problem. I have since applied liberally super glue to the rollers on the visor itself. For now, the visors stays in place. I will have to lift each visor out to move it into another position,even the slightest move would seem to break the seal the glue has made. I will carry some super glue with me for now. But for now, the visors are up and out of the way.i am very disappointed in hyundai corp for not addressing this problem.
During normal use of my sunvisors they both broke. When it first began both visors would fall anytime i hit a bump, blocking my view of the road, very dangerous. I would push them back up. This happened over a period of several months. At this point both visors hang down and will not stay in the up position. Since they remain in the down position they obstruct my view of the road and are a danger.at this point all i have both visors tied with rope to the handle bar near the top of each door.
My driver-side sun visor in my 2006 hyundai sonata began hanging lower and lower until eventually it would neither stay up against the roof of the car or out toward the windshield. The visor now only hangs down, which obstructs my view when driving.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata and the arm on the sun visor cracked and the visor fell while i was driving, obstructing my view and nearly causing me to have an accident. I have since done some research, and hyundai sent out a "technical service bulletin" to dealers/service & parts managers about this very problem in december of 2008. Customers weren't notified of the problem, and i have found that it has been an issue for a number of customers (there are message boards on hyundai-forums.com about the issue). Some are getting it fixed under warranty (after it breaks & obstructs visibility), however, i just missed the warranty period and am expected to pay $83 just for the part to replace a safety issue that hyundai has been aware of. Apparently it's not a big enough problem to them to warrant a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the sun visor flipped down impairing her vision while driving.the dealer was contacted and was aware of the issue.the manufacturer was notified and directed the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The current and failure mileages were approximately 26,000. Updated 02/01/11*ljthe consumer also stated the windshield needed to be replaced due to it having spider cracks and chips. Updated 03/21/11
The drivers side sun visor will not stay in place. Keeps falling down or will always be down in field of vision.
The driver side sun visor has cracked and will not stay in place.it will fall down blocking my view.
Sun visor will not stay up and out of the way when not needed. Visor falls down into the drivers line of vision also creating a constant distraction as the visor drops down and the driver tries to move it up out of the way while driving and trying to focus on traffic, signals, etc.
Broken visor. Will no longer stay in up right position causing restricted vision for the driver. Safety hazard.
Faulty sunvisor on 2006 hyundai sonata gls.it worked fine until march when it started to creep down when on bumpy roads.now, june 2010, it fails to stay up at all. It isright in the line of vision of 5' 10" male.i have removed 2 screws to remove it from the car until i can find out what to do.warranty ran out at 60,000 miles.it had 68,000 miles on it when problem began.this is on drivers side.it has not been mistreated in any way. I have kept the visor in trunk.
The sun visors on both driver and passenger seats don't stay.they are floppy and it blocks the driver's sight.it's not under warranty any longer, so i used tapes to hold them.please note that the sun visor on the driver's side was fixed once while i had a warranty and now it happened again on both sides seat.
2006 - 08 hyundai sonata sun visors break very early in car's life.mine was around 41000 mi.driver side visor broke when putting it down one morning in may 2009, now the passenger side visor is broken too.the plastic that surrounds the bar in the elbow just snaps and flies off, resulting in the visor flapping down limply in your face, blocking vision completely.this is a major safety issue and it is very common.hyundai dealer acknowledged it is common and had plenty in stock.they agreed to replace 1st one for free, though not under warranty.i hope the same this time.please look up "hyundai sonata visor" on your search engine. You will find perhaps hundreds of entries.i stopped at about 40 indiv. Entries with exactly this problem.you know those are only the ones who entered it, and they probably represent 1000 each.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. When ever the contact drove the vehicle both the driver and passenger side sun visors fell down without warning and blocked the drivers view in front of him. The dealer stated that the sun visors would need to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 45000.
I own a 2006 sonata i have approx 59,000 miles and the visor cracked and no longer stays upright. Because it kept falling and obstructing my view i had to remove it.
Driver side sun visor will not stay in the up position on 2006 hyundai sonata, when the car was taken to the dealership they said they would not cover it under nhtsa campaign number 06v-234 and we would have to pay $200 to have it fixed.
The driver side sun visor does not stay in the fixed position. Instead it hangs at a 45 degree angle obscuring the driver's view.
The contact owns 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph or more the drivers side sun visor would not stay in place and it continued to fall down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously who replaced the sun visor and the replacement visor also failed. The previous sun visor was repaired under warranty and the recent repair will cost over $100. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the repairs and they might reimburse her after the repairs were made. The contact stated that she will not pay the repair cost. The failure mileage was 61,000.updated 04/15/11*ljupdated 09/19/11
2006 hyundai sonata sun visors will not stay up. Falls down in line of vision. Started with passenger side and now the driver side. Dealer would not repair as i was <5000 miles over warranty. Based on internet this is a common issue with hyundai's. Seems some have been replaced 3 to 4 times.
1.events leading up to the failure:common use of rotating the sun visor up and down to block the sun.2.the failure:the visor fails to stay in place and hangs down "free-swinging" obstructing between 25% and 45% of the drivers view depending on height of the driver.in my case-the visor hanging down distracts 40% of my view through my windshield and i am 5'10".if left in its current condition, it is going to play a major part in vehicle accidents.this is a common problem among sonata's for 2006.my dealership even admitted to it when i went in to see about getting it repaired 3 years ago.3.correction of failure-unhinge the visor and shove it into thebracket backwards hoping that it doesn't fall, but usually does on any sort of aggressive braking or accelerating.the dealership told me it would cost over $300 to repair.this happened over 3 years ago.this is a major safety hazard that is going to play a major factor in wrecks.you can find other complaints all over the internet and nothing done about it.i can provide pictures to establish evidence of the problem.
Interior sun visors fail and do not stay in the up position.on going problem.an order for replacements has been back ordered according to the dealer because of the volume of failures.because the visors drop down unexpectedly and do not stay in place when raised, there is a serious hazard from vision impairment.driving with the visors down impairs vision out of the front of the vehicle, especially for taller drivers--because the visors block more of the normal range of vision.because of this problem, the visors also cannot be effectively used as intended in adverse lighting conditions.
The sun visor on the driver's side of my 2006 hyundai sonata will not stay "up". It droops.
Lights across instrument cluster will not go off including: esc off, check engine, airbags and abs. There is also a visibility issue regarding the sun visor on the driver side. These are all issues that i have seen many other people are having as well and are potentially dangerous.
Driver's side and passenger side sun visor will not stay in the up position.keeps falling down while driving.
Sun visor is not folding up obstructing driver view and potentially causing an accident.
I own a 2006 hyundai sonata and the sun visors on both sides of the vehicle do not stay in the up and stowed position which is a known problem with these vehicles and it is an extreme safety hazard when they fall down while the vehicle is in motion and block the drivers field of vision which is what happened to me and it nearly caused a major freeway accident. The visor fell down blocking my vision while i was on the i-15 freeway and it happened right as i was switching lanes during a very congested time of the day. As i tried to move the visor and took my eyes off the road and the traffic around and nearly caused a major freeway accident. I finally grabbed the visor and tore it out of the overhead mount and tossed it in the back seat! that is how extreme and hazardous these darn visors are to safe vehicle operation.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates whether or not someone was seated in the front passenger seat.the dashboard that contained the air bag was cracked all around.the entire dashboard was replaced, but the passenger side air bag light still illuminates.in addition, the driver's side seat would not move up when adjusted and the driver's side window would not go down.they were both replaced under warranty.the contact is extremely dissatisfied that she purchased a brand new vehicle and has experienced major failures.the current mileage was 13,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
Both of the sun visors on my 2006 hyundai sonata broke under normal activity. They were not pulled on or used inappropriately.both will not stay in the up position. This is a driving hazard because it limits visibility and is a distraction for the driver of the car. Often times, i hit my head on the visor.night time is the most difficult time because there is no reason to have the visor down (no sunlight) but the visor hinders proper vision of the road.
The driver side sun visor will not stay up and falls straight down blocking my view while i drive.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the hinge attached to the driver side sun visor was cracked and caused the visor to remain in the down position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The driver side sun visor broke while driving on rt3 to boston blocking vision in heavy traffic.
The pump for the windshield wiper fluid went out right after the warranty ran out at 60k miles.it was either defective or this is a planned obsolescence.although this is not a major issue like brakes, when you are on the freeway and get splashed with mud from a passing truck, and you can no longer see through your windshield since the wipers just smear the mud over the glass, the absence of a working fluid pump could be life threatening.my husband had to pull off the road and use water from a bottle of drinking water he had in the car to clear the windshieldso he continue driving safely.in this economy many people will not be able to pay the $120 + to replace the pump and will continue to drive with decreased visibility.
The drivers side sun visor on my 2006 hyundai sonata has failed for the second time. . it hangs down obstructing my view.this latest incident occurred on the nj turnpike causing me to swerve to the shoulder of the road.a state trooper saw what happened and pulled in behind me.when i explained the situation he said that he knew of several other sonata's with this problem.two different dealers said that this is a common occurrence.
Driver side visor cracked & does not stay up, blocking vision.
I am the original owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata.the driver side sun visor recently broke.my understanding from information i received from the dealer and reports that i have seen on the internet this is a wide spread problem.i believe the 2008 sonata had a recall for the same issue.hyundai should be forced to recall and correct the apparent defect with the sun visors.i have even heard of reports from people who have already had their visors replaced that the replacements have also broken.it makes for very unsafe driving conditions because when the visor hangs down, your vision is impaired.even when you push it to the side, your vision is partially blocked.what other recourse do consumers have to ensure the manufacturers are selling merchantability goods.we as consumers have no way of inspecting the sun visor mechanisms to know if they are working or will work properly when a car is purchased.
The driver's side sun visor all of a sudden just dropped down and impaired my vision.this is extremely dangerous and easily could have led to an accident.hyundai needs to recall these defective visors immediately to avoid injury or death to those who will certainly be involved in accidents caused by this defective part.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata with approximately 39,000 miles.about a month ago, the driver side visor falls down andwill not stay up.this is a safety hazard as it falls while i am driving.this appears to be a common complaint with this model.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the sun visors on the driver and passenger side fell down. The contact and passengers have hit their heads on them and the drivers side visor also fell down in front of the drivers face, obscuring her vision while operating the vehicle. Hyundai was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000.updated 11/05/10. Ljupdated 12/29/10
The driver's side sun visor on my vehicle broke and will not stay up. It hangs in front of the driver's vision now. I called the dealer and they said the part costs $101. However, it is available.
2006 hyundai sonata sunvisor - i just replaced my fourth sunvisor at $81 a piece and $20 to install it has become very costly.there should be a recall on this item it is dangerous because it does block the view of the driver.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the driver's side sun visor remained in the downward position and obstructed the view of the road.the sun visor was unable to be secured in the upward position.the visor was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 65,000.
Driver's side sun visor broke/cracked and will not stay up anymore, blocks my vision.
The passenger side sun visor will not stay in the 'up' position or in the fully extended position (closest to the windshield). The visor blocks my vision and the passenger's vision while driving.
1.)i entered my car and noticed my driver side sun visor was down.i pushed it back to the upright position, but it just fell back down.2.)it is like the spring or mechanism that holds it in place just stopped working.3.)i have not yet heard back from the dealer about replacing the visor.when the visor is down i can not see the stop lights and have to keep holding the visor up, so my sight is not impaired.
The driver's side sun visor keeps falling down and will not stay up.it impairs the ability to drive the car safely by partially blocking the windshield and/or requiring the driver to drive with one hand so the other hand can hold up the visor.
1.the driver's side sun visor does not stay in the up position.2.permanent failure3.nothing has been done.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the sun visor broke and would not stay up. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
2006 hyundai sonata sun visor.i have had this replaced numerous times on my car.it will catastrophically fail while driving down the road.last time was in traffic on the free way.had to put car into ditch to avoid hitting another vehicle.4,000 miles out of warranty and hyundai wont replace.
When the sun visor was pulled down the plastic attachment cracked. The sun visor does not stay up anymore.
2006 v6 hyundai sonata driver side sun visor broken. Will not hold position.
2006 hyundai sonata.sun visors suddenly fall down obstructing vision.dealer won't address this defect!!!this is going to cause a crash.
Both sun visors are broken.they do not remain in the upward position, but fall and block vision.
The driver's side visor on my 2006 hyundai sonata gls won't stay up anymore. It flops down and impairs my ability to see while i'm driving.i've done some research on the forums and found that hyundai sonatas seem to be having this problem.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata. This car has a known history of the sunvisors breaking or not staying up while not being used. At first the passenger side failed on me after trying several attempts at keeping it in the correct position. Now the drivers side is doing the same thing. I can move the visor to the side but this causes loss of sight to my side when driving which could prove to be dangerous. After researching the web it seems many owners with the same car have had problems and they are very expensive to cover out of warranty. My complaint is that the same thing will continue and cost a lot of money to keep repairing.
I was driving my 2006 hyundai sonata in early morning. Sun was bright so pulled down sunvisor. Heard a cracking sound, a piece of plastic fell on my lap, and now the sunvisor will not stay in position. It just hangs straight down, blocking view.
2006, 2007, 2008, hyundai sonatas.sunvisor fails to remain in position or plastic arm cover breaks causing the sunvisor to not stay in the upward position.this is a safety issue.while on a trip the sunvisor failed to remain upright impairing road vision.there have been three tsb bulletins regarding the sonata sunvisors.the problem persists and the internet is loaded with customer complaintsregarding recent failures of the sunvisor to remain in position.
Both driver & passenger sun visors do not stay in place. They fall down.
Both the driver and passenger sun visors have fallen down and won't return to the correct position resulting in decreased visibility.
The passenger side sunvisor cracked during normal usage, this is a few years after the same thing happened with the driver side sunvisor.both visors had very little usage and were never used other then to block the sun when it was in the passengers or drivers eyes which was at most 2 or 3 times a month.the broken sunvisor no longer will fold up flush with the roof and stays drooping and when going over any bumping motion will lower itself.this is a distraction to the driver at unexpected times and causes the driver to reach over and place it up as far as possible so that visibility isn't reduced.the sunvisor had to be replaced as it could not be repaired nor was it safe to drive knowing that it might drop down. *ln
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side sun visors would continuously fall from the upright position, blocking the driver and passengers visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised there was nothing they could do to assist. The manufacturer was also contacted who provided no assistance. There were no repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 88,900.
Two weeks ago i had to replace the power window operator on rear passenger side door.today the power window on the rear passenger side window is not working and needs replacement.the bad solenoids on three door locks were replaced.both sun visors on the car were replaced due to malfunction.the cover on automatic car seat operators keeps on falling down.the cassette player in the car was replaced due to bad design of the original player.
2006 hyundai sonata, left sun visor is defective and keeps falling down while driving.
Driver side sun visormakes racheting noise when driver adjusts... Then breaks and no longer moves up or down or stays in upward position. Rather,visor flops down and hangs in driver's line of vision and driver hits head on it upon entering/exiting vehicle .
2006 hyundai sonata visors both failed one at a time replaced one for free charge me for other recall on passenger seat air bag sensor i have recall paper they mailed me they refuse to repair it.
2006 sonata driver & passenger visors failure.we are now needing the 4th visor that won't stay up.dealer won't cover it as vehicle is over the initial warranty period.was told by the dealer when the 2nd ones broke, that hyundai had corrected the manufacturing defect - don't think so.this is a safety issue as the visor is angled in an unsafe position when broken to the occupant.
2006 hyundai sonata, 4 cylinder engine, 52,000 miles.driver's side sun visor no longer maintains its tension, causing tofall down frequently and randomly blocking drivers view of road, as well as hitting driver it the head. Dangerous situation.happens while vehicle is traveling on both smooth and rough pavement. As a result, visor can not be relied upon to provide intend safety benefits of block excessive sunlight to enable save operation of the vehicle.
Piece of plastic on sunvisor support cracked, and now it won't stay up, impairing vision. I almost ran through a red light the other day because it blocks the view of traffic lights. I have read all the other complaints on this website and others, but you are doing nothing about it. Is there any other agency that will look into this and do something about it?
2006 hyundai sonata.visor will not stay up on passenger side.dealer refuses to repairsaying i caused the damage.
Sun visors will not remain in up position, falling into the drivers field of vision. Driver must then drive with one hand while holding visor in the up position. Visor was replaced under warrenty, but the replacement has broken in the same way. It distracts the driver and could contribute to a wreck.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver side sun visor fell open and would not remain shut. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer advised that the sun visor would need to be replaced. The part needed for repairs was not readily available and the dealer advised that the repair costs would be approximately $100, including labor.the contact declined and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 72,466. Updated 05/05/11*ljupdated 05/16/11
My sun visor is broken and has fallen down into my driving line of sight.it has also fallen down on the passenger's side.
Drivers side sun visor will not stay in place.the sun visor stays in the down position blocking my line of sight while driving.i had to velcro the sun visor to the headliner to prevent the sun visor from falling down.i disassembled the sun visor and found that the plastic arm inside the sunvisor was broken in half and that this is the reason for the sun visor to fail.i have 63,000 miles and the part is 3000 miles out of warranty.researching on the internet i have found that this is a major complaint and so i'm reporting my broken sun visor to you.
The sun visor on the passenger side will not stay in its upright position.it hangs causing interference with vision.i'm fearful of this same problem occurring on the drivers side.
2006 hyundai sonata - driver side sun visor has broken for a 2nd time.replaced the 1st one in october 08 at my expense, the part was $127.00.when i called to see if it was under warranty i was advised it was a cosmetic issue and not a safety issue.now i am in need of another one, but i think i will do without because i don't want to pay for another one.the visor became difficult to move and as i lowered it i could hear it cracking inside.this is definitely a safety issue because the visor won't stay up or down, it falls into your line of sight.
My driver side sun visor 2006 hyundai sonata is always flopping down, obviously a design flaw and should be recalled and i continue to see more & more issues with this problem online.
2006 hyundai sonata the driver and passenger sun visor falls straight down blocking your view of the road.going 65 mph you tend to panick when this happens.if this is not a safety issue i don't know what is.i know of two other owners with the same problem.i removed my visor which causes another safety problem (the sun).
Dec 22 2010 both my airbag lights came on drive side stays on the passenger side flashes off and on and the passenger side visor doesn't not stay up already had the drive side visor replacedbecause of the same reason it wouldn't stay up.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata and have had the driver's side visor break on me 3 times, each through normal usage.when it initially breaks while driving the visor will drop into the drivers view with the inability to move it out of the way.after a while of driving with one hand, i had forced it out of the way, which further caused breakage of the tension and allowing me to move it to the side.however, it will only stay down at this point. Internet searches with "hyundai sonata visor" will show cases of multiple breakages for many owners.for example here: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t867360-sun_visor_drivers_sidei'm sure further investigation of warranty claims for this part will reveal cases as well.the date listed is the 3rd time this has happened to me.in addition, further safety concerns with their lack of stock.i have been waiting for almost 3 weeks, driving without a visor, which has become very difficult at times with the sun in the eyes.do we need a terrible accident to occur in order to cause them to redesign a simple yet important piece?
Both sun visors on my 2006 hyundai sonata broke and fall down while driving.this has been a safety issue.
2006 hyundai sonata sunvisors fail to stay up after being adjusted, causing a loss of forward vision. This is a common compliant with sonatas, and can occur on drivers and passengers sunvisor.
While driving a 2006 hyundai sonata with 30,000 miles, the driver side sunvisorjust flopped down while driving on the interstate highway system on i-95 at 70 mph. There was no warning and the visor blocked the drivers vision because it would not return to the "up" position. Since the car was being driven on a vacation trip that had been previously planned and in a different location, it was not practical to go to a strange dealership. To solve the problem on the remainder of the trip, i used a "wooden clothspin" clipped to the visor and put the sunvisor to the left side of the vehicle and put the clothspin behind the driver side hand hold located on the inside of the roof of the car. Since the trip was going to be for about a week, i later used a rubber band to keep the visor high enough to enter an exit the driver door. The visor was replaced at the dealer back home and i became aware that this seemed to be a frequent problem on this car. This is a very dangerous condition and this agency should look into this serious obstruction of driver visibility when this condition occurs. Of all the vehicles i have owned in the last 40 years, this is the only one to have this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side sun visors fractured, causing them to fall into the driver's view of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the visor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred one year later.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the driver side sun visor detached from the ceiling of the vehicle and obstructed the driver's view of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side sun visor needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Ma 08/11/15the consumer stated the dealer advised the vehicle was not included in the recall due to location. Updated 8/14/2015
The sun visor on my 2006 hyundai sonata will not stay in the 'up' position.it has started to hangin a position where if i move my head forward i can hit it with my forehead.it also blocks vision in front.i have already had one replaced about 2 years ago and now it is broken again.i think there is a manufacturing defect in this.idid an internet search on this issue apparently lots of people have had this issue.
2006 hyundai sonata sun visor on passenger side broke after 60,000 miles and approximately 5 years making it just out of warranty.passenger side sun visor now hangs loosely and does not retain its position out of the way of driver's vision.very difficult to see properly with the broken sun visor.this is definitely a safety hazard.in a quick internet search, this is a _very_ common complaint for the hyundai 2006 - 2008 sonatas.this condition causes reduced vision to on coming traffic and pedestrians.if hyundai reads the forums, they already know this is a product design defect.if they track the service incident rate of replaced sun visors on this model, they would also know this is a defective design.this is a known safety hazard and should be recalled.
I have a 2006 hyundai sonata.both driver and passenger visors have broke when being properly used.on the driver one, there was a cracking sound and a piece of plastic broke off the corner of the visor.both visors do not stay in their non-used or used positions.the visors fall in the sight of driving and can only be held up by other means, such as velcro, which is not effective.i am unable to use my visors at all because i am forced to have them permanently modified in the unused position.when in use, the edge of the visor rests at forehead level making it even more of a hazard, not just because of lack of sight, but because of the fear of getting in a car accident and having the visor impale the driver's or the front seat passenger's head.i have contacted the dealership regarding this issue and was told that my warranty does not cover them and that there is not a recall on them.after reading report after report of other 2006/2007 hyundai sonata owners, it baffles me that nothing has been done.
2006 hyundai sonata bought in 07. Floppy drivers side visor was replaced as it would not stay up. Now both drivers and passengers side are floppy. Obviously a design flaw and should be recalled. This is definitely a safety issue as the visors when flopped down block the drivers vision!there are many other similar complaints easily located on the internet by searching for 'sonata visor.'apparently hyundai has not yet offered to fix this problem, nor recognize it as a significant defect.what will it take someone getting killed before this becomes "important" enough??this has now occurred twice - first repair was 2007.now both visors are defective to the point where my teenage daughter (who drives the car) has asked for the visors to be removed (i will probably attempt a temporary fix with velcro).
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver's side sun visor released independently which distorted the vision. The velcro strips were used to secure the sun visor in an upward position. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The sun visor on driver side keeps falling down and does not stay up. Its a safety issue when sun is in my eye and i cant do anything about it. I would hate an accident with sun in my eye and getting blinded.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the drivers side visor came down while the vehicle was in motion and impacted the contact's visibility several times. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.updated 10/25/17*lj*as
My car battery light went on.i replaced the battery 2x, replaced the alternator, checked the ground and all connections.my battery light flashes, then goes off then my seatbelt light blinks and goes off and my windshield wipers are not getting the power to wipe and the rear defroster turns off every time the battery light flashes.ive been to 3 mechanics and they all say bring it to hyundai.when i brought it they said there was no recall so i left the service room and am now on the nhtsa site.all of this is while both stationary and in motion
First, oil is leaking on alternator and area around,car needs a valve cover gasket, driver airbag light stays on, passenger sun visor wont stay up, the vehicle has 149000 miles on it.there are to many complaints for these subjects, a recall needs to be issued.
Vehicle has 101,564 miles.driver side visor flops down into driver field of vision.visor will not stay in up position when operating the vehicle.must be replaced as there is no adjustment which corrects the defective condition.after reading forums this was a common complaint by other owners.
Sun visor will not stay in place, visibility obstructed and dangerous.
While driving the drivers side sunvisor came loose and now hangs down obstructing the driver's view.the sun visor no longer will stay up, it always hangs down.
The driver side (and the passenger side) sun visor fall down(droop) while driving and has been causing serious visibility issues.
Drivers side sun visor will not stay up and continuously falls down to distract my view while driving.it does this whether drive at low or high speeds; and on smooth roads.
The visor on the drivers side does not stay up. It hangs loosely down all the time. This is a driving hazard because it is always blocking your vision day and night. At night it is especially dangerous because you just can't plain see. I found online that the manufacturer knows about this issue and has corrected on later models but there anumber of vehicles out therethat used this defective part. I wrote hyundai and there response was "your 2006 sonata is no longer covered under the limited warranty based on the date of first use (dfu). With that in mind, we are unable to provide assistance with the cost of the parts needed for your sonata. We apologize for the disappointment this may cause you. Please use the following link to navigate onto the nhtsa website if you wish to pursue to file a complaint."this is not right. If they know isdefective then they should fix it. They know they built a part that is defective and hinders the safety of driving a vehicle and do not offer to fix it??
The visor on both my 2006 and 2007 is broke and does not stay up. Had to glue it. Also we had an third 2007 with the same issue. This is certainly a safety hazard. The other day i almost got into an accident because i was blocking the sun with one hand and had the other on the steering wheel and had to swerve to avoid an accident and using only one hand almost had me in the other people wreck.
While driving my 2006 hyundai sonata at around 45 miles per hour, the driver's side sun visor fell directly into my line of vision.the mechanism that holds the visor up against the roof of the car is damaged, and the visor now flops up and down freely.now the passenger side visor no longer works (114,000 miles) and both are a little over $100 to replace, and both of which present serious safety hazards.imagine driving down the freeway and having a sun visor fall down and keep you from being able to see stopping cars.this needs to be fixed.
Both sun visors have collapsed and refuse to stay in the upright position.they fall down in front of my eyes at various times causing visibility issues.this is not safe!
I've replace the sun visor on the driver's side about 2 years ago because of a "drooping" sun visor that would affect the drivers visibility.since then both the driver and the passenger side visors "droop" whenever we try to use them. The visors are essentially useless and a detriment to our visibility and safe driving.
Visor arm joint cracked, causing visor to loosen and affect visibility.
Sunvisor falls into my line of vision.
Both sun visors failed dropping down interfering front visibility. One was replaced at dealer under warranty but refused to pay for the other one repair.
The sun visors in these vehicles fail, and randomly fall while driving which has nearly caused accidents on the road with me several times. They are poorly made cheap materials. The way the visor falls prevents viewing of the road entirely for several seconds until you can shove it back up, and strap it back into place, which is very unsafe.
Sunvisor both passenger and driver retention clips gave out. Sunvisors now hang down and wont stay in place. The dealer and hyundai refuse to fix a design defect.
The visor on my car has been broken for about two years now. At first it was just annoying while driving but i feel it is a safety concern now. The visor stays up by kevlar but i need to redo it since the plastic threads are no longer holding it together. I shouldn't have to hold the visor with my left hand because the manufacturer designed the visor badly. On a sunny day the visor won't stay in the position placed but stays in a vertical position, blocking my sight. Also, the cup holder design is horrible. The aftermarket cup holders won't even fit inside. Only large diameter cups can be held securely. Standard cups are not held secure. I need to be conscious of where the cup is when driving. A cup holder should actually hold the cup in place and not cause concern to the driver.
Sun visor will not stay up in upright position. Continues to fall posing an obstructed visibility problem when driving and diverts attention from safe driving.
Sun visor will not stay in the up position and hinders drivers view.visor is defective.problem is widespread.
Passenger seat belt light is on dashboard.it doesn't matter if there is someone in the seat or not.sun visor on driver doesn't stay up.had it replaced due to not being able to stay up.now the passenger side visor is doing the same thing.visor shouldn't be having issues.as for seatblet light.hopefully a recall will take care of this.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the front driver's side sun visor became partially detached from the housing unit and blocked the contact's view of the roadway. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the visor should be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and also informed the contact that the visor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
The sun visor suddenly dropped and it will no longer stay up. Dangerous impediment to vision while driving. Appears to be a common problem, but hyundai will not repair it although they could do so at only minor cost.
Driver sunvisor falls into your vision unexpectedly.
Sun visor on drivers side wouldn't stay up.was replaced under warranty, but a year or so later again wouldn't stay up.and the passenger side visor also won't stay up.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a loud explosion and noticed that the sun roof had exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
Right frontwheel has asqueeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.
The cars electric windows do not roll down during damp weather below freezing. With heater on high and 25 min. Later worked after door was closed. This happen twice, no ice or frost on any window. Seemed to be internal. If this was the last escape route remanding, i would be trapped in the car.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear door locks and front passenger window failed to function. The contact then stated that the rear driver's side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger's side occupancy sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma
The power windows have stopped working. Unable to move windows for driver and passenger side.
Since last six months the driver side power lock is not working and also the windshield water pump is not operating. I have bought this vehicle brand new from the dealership. And approximated 19,750 mile. The car is 2006 hyundai sonata v6.
Glass exploded in the sun roof.
While driving at 70 mph, i noticed the white line on right side of road curve sharply inward toward vehicle. This startled me. At first i thought the road curved, then it made me dizzy. Those two feelings lasted about 5 seconds total, more than enough time to cause a serious accident. It turns out the windshield has visual distortions along the lower and side edges. I have noticed this effect in another sonata as well.
Since last six months the driver side power lock is not working and also the windshield water pump is not operating. I have bought this vehicle brand new from the dealership. And approximated 19,750 mile. The car is 2006 hyundai sonata v6.
Earlier in the day when i was driving with my nephew and sister, the esc light came on. The next time i drove it, the light did not come on and was not on at the time of this incident. I was driving in my neighborhood, turning a corner, when i heard a loud clunk from the driver rear side. I stopped and saw a large rusty metal piece had detached from the frame on that side and was dragging on the road, the wheel was tipped out wobbly. I knew it could not be driven. I called aaa and had it towed to a local garage. Due to holiday weekend, my husband saw the mechanic on monday 7/8/13, who diagnosed it as a rear subframe corrosion and failure. He advised us to check for a recall as he was familiar with a prior front frame recall a few years ago. He had other repairs ahead of us, so we had it towed to our mechanic 15 miles away. When our mechanic got it on the lift we were told the damage was very severe: the rear end was rotted, needing removal/replacement of rear crossmember, 2 upper and 2 lower arms, l/r upper control arm and joint, with rear shocks and mounts, and alignment.we called hyundai regional office, opened case # 5870260. The agent reported no recalls and this was not under warranty, but he stated he was "very familiar" with this type of problem in other years and models. He advised contacting the dealership, as they may be able to do something. (herb chambers of auburn, ma.) the service manager at the dealership advised us to have it towed to them at our expense (40mi.) his lack of empathy and telling us that hyundai would take little or no responsibility for repairs, outside of a recall, prompted us to have our mechanic do the work. Repairs were done with hyundai factory parts, ($2,640 including labor). We are convinced that the vehicle has a defect which could have caused a crash, serious injury, and/or death had it happened in any other circumstance.
Upper control arms failed & were replaced 9/27/2012. This required another dealer alignment. Front tires then wore out 6,200 miles later. Tires wore down to metal belt core; could have easily blown out. I had 3 previous dealer alignments and was told by dealer in april 2013 there is no more camber/caster adjustment possible, my car is "out of specs", that i need a $650 aftermarket camber adjustment kit. Dealer told me to rotate tires every 3,500 miles which is much sooner then the factory recommended 7,500 miles. I was told tires will lose 50% or more of tread life.my april 17, 2013 dealer alignment failed, could not be done. I had dealer alignments sept 26, 2012 (with new upper control arms), jan 22, 2010, july 29, 2010, july 29, 2009. I have good photos of the severe tire damage, steel belting clearly visible.i am original owner and have detailed repair records from the dealer.
Before getting deployed to afghanistan, i took my sonata to a hyundai dealership to have some repair work done so i could let a friend borrow my car while deployed. Much of the suspension had rusted out and needed to be replaced. I also had to get a new set of tires, despite the fact that the tires i had weren't much more than one year old. In any case, i'm writing this to you after reading an article about an nhtsa investigation into hyundai sonatas (2006-2008) for having similar problems. Fortunately, i replaced the parts before an accident occurred but wanted to let you know about the issue in case it helps the investigation. Unfortunately, i cannot provide you with detailed information because all of my paperwork is in storage while i'm in afghanistan.
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle ran over a bump and the rear end moved back and forth. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was out of alignment and the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
This problem was discovered oct 26, 2012. My son noted some loss of control after hitting a road bump. I inspected the car and noted that the rear diver-side wheel was at a weird angle.the car was moved to my local repair shop on nov 1st. They informed me that there was subframe corrosion effecting the rear control arm and making the car unsafe to drive. He advised me to have my hyundai dealership look at it. I called garvey hyundai, of queensbury, ny, where i purchased this vehicle.i spoke to the service manager and arranged to have the vehicle towed from my shop to garvey. He informs me that there has not been any prior problems with subframe corrosion and this model year and no recalls. He tells me that it will cost between $1350 and $2400 to repair and although hyundai is not responsible they offered me $500 toward the repair work. I feel that this should not be an issue with a vehicle that is only a 2006 and that the repair should be covered in full by hyundai. The car has spent winters in a garage when not driven.i have had multi issues with this vehicle, including needing to have the engine replaced (while still under warranty) i see that there has been subframe corrosion issues with prior years.
Car was dragging on ground, after stopping vehicle, driver noticed rear, driver side wheel was tilted.
This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu)(issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat.vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification.nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture."problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather.timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains.dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved.(issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank.manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk.sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank.brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.
On 17 august 2015, i was driving my 2006 hyundai sonata at 75 mph in the left lane of i-64 near nitro, wv. As i passed a tractor trailer while entering a slight curve to the left, without warning my car violently fishtailed causing the rear end of my car to momentarily go under the tractor trailer while my front end was headed toward a four foot high concrete median. By the grace of god i was able to steer out of the situation without hitting either the truck or the wall. Corrosion of the steel cross member in the rear end caused the left rear control arm to detach suddenly.i had the vehicle towed to the local hyundai dealer where i had previous routine maintenance and recall work performed. Later that evening i researched the nhtsa site for recalls on my vehicle and found the following notice which i had not received:report receipt date: aug 12, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 component(s): suspension when i questioned the service personnel as to why i did not receive the notice, their records showed my vehicle as registered to the original owner.i purchased the vehicle in 2007. There appears to be gross negligence on the part of both the dealer and hyundai in not informing me of this recall. As stated above, the dealer had performed recall work on my vehicle while it was in their shop for routine maintenance over the past 3.5 years.
Noticed a shimmy vibration louder than normal while driving to work on highway, upon exiting on main road heard very loud thump bang on left rear drivers side.i assumed it was a blow out as i couldn't steer the car (pulling to right) but managed to make into parking lot off the main.upon inspection left rear tire still on car not flat, but on a total slant approx 45 degree.i was very glad to be off highway however still this is a major safety issue.after towing to garage, mechanic called me later and said the entire rear sub-frame rotted and broke from car needing to replace everything suspension sub-frame, including control arms, and would need an alignment, he also said that's why my tires wore down quicker than usual due to suspension issue.i didn't contact dealer since car no longer on warranty, after checking the internet for used parts (could not afford new parts as mechanic's estimate was already at the $1800.00 mark)was surprised to see the hundreds of complaints already posted with this same issue. I did repair the car with a total bill (used/recycled parts) for $1567.00.i still did not feel safe driving this car.why would it take so long to have a recall...it is obvious this is a defect which could cause serious crash, fatality serious injury and should be covered by hyundai for repair or full reimbursement.
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