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The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.when a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light indicated that the air bag was deactivated.the normal weight of the front passenger was 117 lbs.the dealer replaced the front passenger side seat, but the failure recurred.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 13,000.updated 01-23-08.updated 01/23/08
Air bag light would come on for a few days then go off. Now it is continuously on. Dealer said that both seat belt buckles need to be replaced. I though any seatbelt issues had no warranty end date. They want $550 to repair. I hope my air bags work if/when needed. There seem to be many such complaints. Seems this should be a recall issue.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger's air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated when the vehicle was purchased. A dtc scan was performed and retrieved dtc code: b1448 - ocs (occupant classification system) failure. The contact called country hyundai (347 king st, northampton, ma 01060, (413) 376-4666) and was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor was disabled with the contact illumination of the air bag warning light. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the occupancy sensor was defective and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was contacted and advised having the seat cushion replaced at a cost of $800. There were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 77,534.
2007 hyundai sonata air bag malfunction light illuminated, and has remained illuminated;took the vehicle to hyundai dealer for service according to hyundai technical service bulletin 08-01-006-1 for hyundai recall campaign 083, "2006 - 2008 sonata - occupant classification system (ocs) reprogramming".dealer, and then hyundai regional service, refused to service the vehicle under their recall campaign despite repeated phone calls and escalation.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The dealer replaced the driver side seat pretensioner. The failure recurred on the passenger side seat. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Air bag light came on while driving on a highway and is not going off. Worried about air bag safety.
Took the car into the shop for an airbag light. They said that it was a bad oc mat sensor. I was quoted $1000+ for parts and labor. I asked why this wasn't covered under the recall because my car was in the range 06-07, they said my vin did not indicate an active recall. I called corporate and they also said i was sol.this is something that needs to be fully recalled, far too many of them are failing and hyundai refuses to do anything about them.
I have been having ongoing problems with the front passenger seat belt, since i first noticed that the air bag light was on constantly. This started in sept. 2013, when the mileage was 82000. The scan test found code b1706 (buckle assembly open short). I went to the dealer (autonation hyundai mall of georgia) and i was told the buckle had to be replaced (aprox $280), and it was not covered under the warranty. I told the service rep. That i couldn't afford the repairs at that time, so refused to have the buckle replaced. I don't see what replacing the buckles would do, if there is an open short that is causing them to shorten out. Hyundai currently has a recall for airbag light (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated). I took my car in to the dealership for the recall today, and they are going to ship the front passenger cushion seat to california to fixed the problem for free. However the issue with the front passenger seat buckle assembly is still not being covered.after reading all the complaints from owners of the 2007 hyundai sonata, for the same issue, how can there not be safety recall regarding this issue? there is no guarantee the airbags will deploy in an accident while this problem exists. Does someone have to be seriously injured or killed before action is taken? many thanks for your help!
Air bag sign is still on after the recall service. In fact, i do not remember getting it fixed, but the dealership claims that the issue had been addressed. They would not fix the issue with free of charge. I am scared to drive with my friends and family on the passenger seat.
Air bag light is continuously on and code reader does not pick up an error code but air bags will not work if in an accident.air bag light has been continuously on for over a year with no accident or other damage causing this.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the occupant classification system became disabled when an adult was seated on the front passenger side seat. The front passenger air bag light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air bag light illuminated, shutting off all air bags within the vehicle. The vehicle was service under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). However, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
2007 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag problems.the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced for air bag issues, several times. The last time the air bag illuminated, the dealer stated a code came up as a problem with the computer.
While driving alone the passenger seat belt light keeps blinking and the air bag light in the drivers console came on and wont turn off
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000. Consumer checked the nhtsa site found exactly same problem indicated by recall 08v-161, includes vehicle model year 2006-2008 hyundai sonata vehicles, but dealer and manufacturer both denied to cover consumer's vehicle under recall 08v-161. B1448 oc sensor mat defect updated 8/20/18
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle with the front passenger seat occupied, the front passenger air bag sensor light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag system was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the seat belts randomly activated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The air bag light continued to illuminated intermittently afternhtsa# 08v161000; air bags was completed in 2008. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer numerous times for repairs and they could not duplicate the problem. There were hyundai expert investigators who have also inspected the air bags and were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and complaints were filed;however, they have continued to refer him back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 7,284 and the current mileage was 15,000.
My air bag light stays on the dashboard. Error code b1448
Air bag warning light comes on, stays on while driving. This happens intermittently. In the following weeks sometimes light comes on and stays on during a trip, on another day it stays off. Happens when nobody in front passenger seat, and also when an adult sits in passenger seat. Dealer inspected car on 3/25/13 and said that the control unit needs replacing at a cost of about $270. Thinks that when light is on, air bags may or may not deploy. Claims there has been no recall, but it seems to me i have seen a recall notice for that problem.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the passenger air bag occupant sensor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
Passenger seat air bag sensor does not consistently activate the air bag system when an average size adult sits in the passenger seat.
After starting the ignition, the red "air bag" light near odometer stays lit. Orange "passenger air bag off" light stays lit even when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. These lights remain on regardless of whether the car is stationary or in motion.i had this problem once before a few years ago. The dealer removed the passenger seat and sent it off to be fixed. The issue also happens periodically if something gets stuck under the passenger seat.the wires and connectors under the passenger seat are exposed. However, this time there is nothing stuck under the seat and the air bag lights remain on.
Airbag lightstays on because passenger side seat
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While drivingapproximately 70 mph, the seat belt and air bag warning indicators illuminated and indicated that the passenger seat was occupied when it was not. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Called dealer said no recall-airbag light on and is disabled for passenger. Has not been working for 2 months. Continues to stay lit up and indicates it is disabled. Noted previous recall in other cars. Dealer not willing to replace in wilmington, ma
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,500.
I had not had very many riders in the front passenger seat of my 2007 hyundai sonata until i went to upstate ny for a family reunion.during my 2 week stay in ny i had passengers riding in the front seat on numerous occasions.when i was returning home to ct i noticed that my red "air bag" light was on.from that point it has been on continuously.i called lia hyundai in hartford, ct and they said they would have to do a diagnostic test to determine the cause and since my vehicle was not under warranty, i would have to pay for the test and any repairs.i opted to not have the test and repairs done.in 2013 i received a notice from hyundai about a recall involving the front passenger seat and air bag deployment and warning light.i had moved to fl in april of 2013 and after i had settled in, i called cocoa hyundai in cocoa, fl.the service department told me that if my air bag light was on continuously, any repairs would be covered under the recall.on 7-25-13 i brought my car to cocoa hyundai to do a diagnostic test.after a wait of around 2 hours, the service manager told me that the cause of the air bag light staying on continuously was a sensor in the front passenger seat's seat belt buckle.he said this repair was not covered under the recall and it would cost me $481 to repair.i opted not to have the repair done because the quote to repair a seat belt buckle ($481) was outrageously high.i have since been notified by hyundai that cocoa hyundai did not follow the protocol for this air bag/passenger seat recall which required the dealer to remove the seat, have it sent out for testing and provide the owner with a loaner car.i am on a 4 month waiting list to have the proper test at cocoa hyundai.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Had airbag light stay onand got seatbelt buckle replaced under recall. Now one month later airbag light is on and i'm told it is bad sensors inside the seat. These cars have poor engineering. We can't even rely on airbags, since they won't work when the light is on for bad sensors.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the a local mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000 and the current mileage was 142,692.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated.the dealer informed the contact that the ocs sensor in the passenger seat was faulty and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 72,396 and the approximate failure mileage was 72,356.updated 11/23/11updated 12/19/11
Im not paying hyundai dealers $125.00 so they can tell me that my airbag light is not working but no recalls, this is not my problem should be under warranty, red airbag is on and not sure its my seat but the passenger seat light is on and off ,different readings on by my seat,i have a 175000 miles and need to put on another 175000 if i can. I guess when the passenger is not in the seat all the time, why should it go bad.
Air bag warning light went on and stayed on after horn was honked.air bag warning light is still on.how is it that this is not a long-term warranty item similar to seat belts?after a simple web search, it appears these senor type systems do not last for the short warranty period allowed.i don't have $300.00 to fix this.
I have been having ongoing problems with the front driver and passenger seat belts, since i first noticed that the air bag light was on constantly. This first happened in 2010, when the mileage was 34089, and then again in 2011, when the mileage was 40356. The cause for this that was listed on the repair bill was, scan test found code b1701, buckle assembly open short.i was at the dealer for the same problem on 11/11/13, when my car's mileage was 57912. At that time, i was told both buckles had to be replaced. I was told this was not covered under the warranty. I argued that my car had less than 60,000 miles and should still be under warranty. I was told it was not because it was purchased in nov. 2006.when i asked why this is constantly happening, i was told by the advisor, "it happens." (?) what he should have told me, was to leave the car with them to diagnose the problem further. I told the advisor i couldn't afford the repairs at that time, so refused to have the buckles replaced. I don't see what replacing the buckles would do, if there is an open short that is causing them to shorten out.after reading all the complaints from owners of the 2007 hyundai sonata, for the same issue, how can there not be safety recall regarding this issue? there is no guarantee the airbags will deploy in an accident while this problem exists . Does someonehave to be seriously injured or killed before action is taken?.... Updated 08/05/14updated 08/18/2014 ...updated01/07/15the consumer was involved in an accident. She stated the driver's air bag did not warrant deployment. However. The air bag located by her head should have deployed.updated 01/13/15
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was previously repaired in october of 2008 under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags). The identical failure recurred six months after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twelve times for the similar defect and repaired each time. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent air bag malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the recurring failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
2007 hyundai sonata has faulty air bag lights that appear on dash safety hazard that hyundai should have a recall for.
Jun 28, 2011 - savannah, gaair bag light on june 1, 2011, i took the car to the dealship because the red "air bag" light came on. Dealer diagnostics found that the occupancy sensor in passenger seat was defective.technician reset the bit fault for the light, but the hyundai service center that diagnosed the car informed me if it illuminated again, they were not allowed to reset it more than once and it will cost approximately $900 to replace the passenger seat sensor.if it is not replaced, the airbag system will not work.prior to the red light "air bag" light illuminating, the amber "passenger air bag off" light has illuminated sporatically over the past year or so, sometimes with the passenger seat occupied by an adult, sometimes without a passenger at all.this amber light has also mysteriously flashed on/off at times, again regardless if seat was occupied or not.research shows numerous amounts of 2007 sonatas with same problem.on june 25th, the red "air bag" light re-illuminated.at both times, the passenger seat was occupied (by an adult).the dealer informs me that nhsta campaign 08v161000 is not applicable to this vin, but the description of the recall summary sounds exactly like the problem demonstrated.
The airbag light has been on since i purchased the vehicle three days ago. I thought it was just on temporarily, but then i did research and saw that it had something to do with the passenger sensor going out i think and saw that it may have been a recall on it.
For a long time the passenger seat sensor has stopped working and this deactivated the airbag, there was a recall for this problem, i went to the dealer but they say that my vin number is not included in the recall and i have to pay $ 1600, to repair it. Im stiil using my car i need to work
Airbag light went on again. Took to dealer for second time and they confirmed there was a fault in the seat belt buckle that trips up the airbag system.quote is $310 to fix on top of $130 they charged me to determine reason for air bag light.
Air bag light came on , so took it to dealer an they said passenger seat belt buckle needs replacement at the cost of 400 bucks. So air bags won't deploy an seat belt may not work. This is dangerous an should be a recall on this vehicle as i see it has happened to lots of people years 2006 2007 2008. When can we expect the recall on this. I would like to get my car fixed. Thanks, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag light comes when car is started and stays on until the ignition is switched off. Stays on whether the car is stationary or in motion. Not having air bag active in the event of need is a dangerous condition. Do not know condition that is causing air bag light to stay on. Other sonata model years have a recall issued for this problem so i think the 2007 model years is related to the same problem but dealer says this auto is not under a recall for air bag light.
The car was involved in an accident in city streets of hialeah florida on a 4 way stop(my son was driving) and was declared total loss by insurance company none of the airbags deployed. He hit mid drivers side of a a flat bed truckand front of mycar was crushed. Thank god my son is ok. With the amount of damage on the car one of the airbags should have deployed. I have reported this incident to hyundai and have not received any comment from them yet
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).he was experiencing intermittent failure with the air bags.the dealer stated that they needed the passenger to be sitting in the front passenger seat in order to diagnose the failure.the contact feels that the dealer should be able to diagnose the failure without a passenger sitting in the passenger seat.the manufacturer took a report and agreed with the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 5,000.
The airbag light came on shortly after i purchased my car. I took it in and they sent the seat off to be re-calibrated. This happened about ever 2-3 months until january 2012 and it did not come back on until august 2012 but during this month i took it back a total of 8 times because the airbag light kept coming back on! the last time they fixed it was in october 2012 and i was informed that because it was past warranty they would no longer fix it for "free" and suggested i purchase one of their new cars.i am a widow and cannot afford to get a new car. In december 2012 the airbag light came on again and has remained on ever since.
First experienced two occurrences of passenger airbag warning that had to be repaired by replacing bottom of seat and reprogramming. Then the instrument panel airbag light came on and has stayed on for a year. The dealership told me that it may be the pretensioner or it may be something else and to expect to pay about $600.
Two weeks ago my air bag light came on. Brought the vehicle into the dealer this morning and they tell me that i need a new passenger seatbelt buckle. Failure to replace this incredibly expensive part would result in the failure of the airbags to deploy in the event of a crash. Also, the state i live in would not allow the vehicle to pass inspection with this light being on. So i can not wait for a recall, i have to replace this part now. Seeing as how many others have reported this problem and it directly relates to the safety of the vehicle i do not understand why this seatbelt buckle has not yet been recalled.
The red air bag light is on steady since about 22 november and does not go out. We had this same issue in may 2010 and it was the driver side seat belt buckle sensor costing about $350. Looking at this issue on the internet it appears this is a known and very common malfunction. As such it should be something the company pays or reimburses consumers for in a recall for these issues.
There was a recall on the ocs sensor which was fixed by hyundai couple of years ago. Now this problem has again appeared which hyundai usa does not want to take care of. This is a safety issue and a manufacturing defect and should be taken care of byhyundai usa
The air bag warning light stays on constantly.the dealership said the sensor was triggered due to a faulty passenger seat belt assembly and needed to be replaced ($385).this was not covered by our extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.must have been front bumper to front bumper coverage. Fortunately, we did not have to wait for an accident to see if the air bags would deploy or not. Regardless, the company has failed to stand by its safety features..even with repeated complaints, hyundai has still failed to recall the vehicles for this issue.
My air bag light stays on all the time. Whenever i am driving alone, my passenger seatbelt light flashes not stop. This two things been going on for a while now.also mylights stay on even after i switch my lights off, i have to turn them on and turn them back off until they shut off. A mechanic told me its the brake light switch causing the problem. I have had technicians look at these issues, and it will cost hundreds to repair. I believe hyundai is missing out the point that the 2007 sonata models have an air bag issue too.
My airbag light has been on for some time now. The passenger airbag light does not even turn on when a passenger sits on the front seat. I have never had an accident so i'm not sure why the light is constantly on.
My air bag has been on now for 2 months and like another complaints i was told that i could bring it and pay 85 dollars for them to run a test to see what was wrong.i took it in for the recall about the seat belt where they had to ship it to ca. If you know that you have had problems with your air bag system wouldn't it be good customer service to check it for free. My esc light will come on at least once or twice a month. I'm not sure what causes that problem to happen.i have a concern about the paint flaking off. I have read on other sites and spoke to several body shops about this concern. The body shops state that the problem lies with the primer not holding the paint. I've already had to have the roof repainted and now my trunk is down to bare primer. I don't feel that i should have to pay for another repair bill for something that happened at the factory. I'm just wondering if anyone else has complained about this?
2007 hyundai sonata has an air bag and back light problem with recall notice. *njthe consumer stated the defects substantially impaired the use, safety and value of the vehicle.
We bought this vehicle brand new in 2007.with about 5000 miles the air bag light came on.we took it to the dealer and they could not find a problem and turned the light off.it came back on i think around 11,000 miles.same thing happened, the dealer said they could not findthe problem & turned the light off. In october 2010 we took it in again with the air bag light on at 47,458 miles.the dealer repaired a passenger seat belt.in may 2011 with 58,640 miles the air bag light comes on again.this time they repair passenger seat cushion.the air bag light came on again in 2012 but we've been driving it this way for a while.the airbag light has been on more often than off it seems, and it always is some minor issue or can't be found.in feb 2013 with 87,725 miles i took the car to the dealer and now they say it is a driver's seat belt issue and is not covered under warranty.clearly hyundai is having major issues with the seat belts and the ocs system.something should be done about this.
Air bag light indicator remains lit due to module controlling the ocs system on passenger seat, air bag system is severely compensated. Dealer indicates $1200 repair to fix problem. Air bag indicator came on with car in a parked position.
Hyundai has changed my seat belt buckle numerous times because of an air bag related issue. Now that its out of warranty they will not cover it. Air bag light back on and they want,$400 to replace the bad seatbelt with any warranty. This is probably the 4th time since i had the vehicle brand new that im having this problem, i never in my life experienced so many airbag problems with a vehicle other then a hyundai. Also now they are saying my brake light switch is bad yet again after they supposedly changed it out a few years ago for a recall, to many of the same problems with hyundai. Scared to drive the car feels like i bought a lemon. Wish there was more that hyundai could do for there customers but it seems like they don't care. What ever happened to hyundai slogan about safety 1st..
The air bag light on the dash above the steering wheel was coming on and off for several months and is now permanently on.in may 2013 i called the hyundai assistance center and was told there was a recall and to schedule repair with the dealer.when i called the dealer, they informed me that there is no air bag recall for my vehicle.after another 30 minutes on the phone and on hold with the assistance center, i was informed that there was indeed a recall but that it applied to the light above the radio indicating that there is an issue with the passenger seat air bag and the detection of a small child.after a $60 diagnostic test, i've now learned that my air bag light is due to some sort of seat belt issue, which will have to be repaired at my expense.this appears to be a common issue and should be addressed by hyundai.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. For months, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owned a 2007 hyundai sonata. While at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. In turn, the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The failure mileage was 77,061.
The air bag warning light stays on. Took car to a hyundai dealership and they said it the passenger seat belt assembly. It will cost about $400 to replace.
He contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the electronic stability sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Upon starting vehicle the air bag warning light illuminated as usual.the light turned off as usual but immediately re-illuminated.this has occurred each time since then with the air bag light illuminated in red on the dashboard.no event occurred prior to this warning light activation.
Airbag warning lamp on the dash constantly lit after engine start. Failure of airbag system.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the seat sensor failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to route 46 hyundai (located at 40 us-46, hackettstown, nj 07840, (866) 755-9537), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags) however, the air bag warning light continued to illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting the results of extensive testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,352.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and immediately called the dealer to have the vehicle repaired.she was informed that they would not repair the vehicle according to the recall because the technician weighs over 130 lbs.when the technician occupies the seat, the air bag warning light does not illuminate on the instrument panel.prior to receiving the notice, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel when passengers of various sizes occupied the front passenger seat.as of september 23, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired.she called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response.the failure and current mileages were 30,282.
Takata recall my car dashboard indicates the airbag is on countinously and the passenger seat belt light is flashing even there is no one on the seat.i went to hyundai dealer and they check the problem and the error code isb1447 but, they tell me this error is not recall for my car and they are ready to fix it but with buying about $1500 for just the part which is ocs sensor in the passenger seat plus the labor work i need your help for this issue, it is related to my family safety, please.
Hyundai sonata 2007 air bag light came on. They say it is the pretensioner in the passenger seat. I feel this is a safety issue since the air bags will not deploy with this problem. The code was b1706. It is going to cost me $500 to fix. Cannot pass inspection without it.
Recently i took my car into the hyundai dealership for an oil change.the next day my air bag light came on and will not turn off.i have also had this problem with the tpms light.the dealership hooked my car up to diagnostics for the tpms light and said they fixed it.however couple days later the light came back on.they want to charge every time just to look at it when they already looked at the tpms light.i am afraid the same thing is going to happen with the airbag light.they want a $100 to look at it when they should already know sonata has had several if not hundreds of complaints about this exact issue.
2007 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues.the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The consumer had an issue with the air bag light illuminating in october 2012, where the dealer replaced the seat belt buckle assembly.
At about 5000 miles the drivers side air bag light came on. My wife took it to the dealership and was told that she would be responsible for the repair. ($1200.00).
Passenger front seat air bag buckle/sensor assembly has failed.after seeing so many similar reports, i want to make aware that i have similar issues. I am also wondering if this has anything to do with the recall on the ocs?i have yet to have the recall fixed, because they have refused to do so, until i received another letter and called hyundai. Who then called the dealer. Am still waiting for the results.
Airbag light came on weeks ago. Today, we disconnected the battery and removed the fuses to reset the system. The airbag light is still on. Research suggests this is a malfunction that is common in our car model and airbag may not deploy in a crash.
2007 hyundai sonata had recall work done for the air bag deployment switch.consumer states that the repairs were unable to fix the problem.*njthe consumer stated the air bag light was on when an adult was sitting in the seat. The manufacturer informed the consumer that nothing else could be done and the problem was due to how the passenger sat in the seat.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag only functioned on an intermittent basis. The air bag light would show that the air bag was off at least 60% of the time. He took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. He received a recall notice (08v161000) but the vehicle was not repaired as the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the air bags. He wrote letters to the manufacturer but received no response. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage is approximately 35,000. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.updated 3/24/10 updated 07/19/10
The airbag light is on all the time.it has been fixed several times but then goes on again. I understandthe problem has to do with the wiring under the driver's seat that could cause the airbag not to expand in an accident which could cause death..i can't understand why hyundai is not recalling these cars to fix the problem.
The contact owned a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags deployed and ruptured down the center. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and jaw. The contact's chest struck the steering wheel due to the rupturing of the air bag. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A dealer was not made aware of the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was unknown.
The air bag warning light appears on the dashboard cluster and does not go out. I brought it to the dealer (hardin hyundai, anaheim, ca) to have it reset but it has reappeared. They said they cannot identify the source of the problem from a diagnostic reading and do not know what the effects of the warning.
The contact owns a 2007 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 failure mileage was 125,690.
Airbag light can after 20 minutes of driving.found out that the seat buckle on the right passenger side of the car was the problem. As a rule that seat is empty except for my briefcase. Don't understand why the seat buckle was the cause of the problem. The car has never been involved in an accident. In 2009 the car was recall for problem with the airbag sensor for that seat.
Takata recall. My car has a manufacturing defects like the esc and the airbag signs are on. So i want it to be recalled. Thank you. Hyundai sonata 2007
The air bag sensor in my car is defective. This was already a recall by hyundai, but for reasons i don't understand does not include my car and i believe it should have. It is the right make, model, and year the original recall included. Apparently the seatbelt tension adjuster is also involved in my case.
Air bag warning light is on since 2013 and i believe this means in case of an unfortunate accident air bag will not kick off. Searching on google i came to know that it is a common problem.....
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the front passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated with or without an occupant sitting in the passenger seat.on setember 7, 2007 the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the air bags checked according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the vehicle was taken to the dealer 5 times and they removed the front seat cushion; however, this did not correct the failure.the dealer then replaced the entire seat.the contact took the passenger with him to the dealer, but they could not correct the failure.he wants the dealer to replace the seat with the original seat because they could not correct the issue.the manufacturer took a report and stated that they would call the dealer.the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 26,000.updated 11/17/08
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal conditions, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel without warning.it remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the failure persists.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 35,916.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) and attempted to have the vehicle repaired but was informed by the dealer that no such recall existed. The contact was denied repairs to the vehicle per the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was included in and could be repaired under the recall campaign. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Hyundai had recall for airbag light.i took it in for the recall november 2013 and they supposedly fixed the problem. Less than a month later-december 25, 2013 my air bag light went back on. Took it back to dealer who said it's not the airbag problem, but seat belt-code b1706 for passenger seat belt-said the seatbelt needed to be replaced.asked if this was covered as part of their recall as it seems to be safety issue?i was told no-i was responsible to replace it-approximately $250.00.airbag light is now off-seems like it is working, but tech said they did not guarantee the airbag would deploy if in an accident!i told him it should be a safety issue then and they should be responsible for this. He said no--my problem. I have grandchildren who ride in my car sometimes and i have no choice but to fix it, but again-it seems to be related to the air bag recall since it triggers that light and they will not guarantee the airbag will deploy if in an accident--i feel hyundai should be responsible for this.if people do not fix this and have an accident, there could be a loss of lives due to this problem.i feel hyundai should be responsible-seems to be a large defect from what i see on line-lots of problems with airbags/seat belts.
Airbag light on driver's side dash illuminated.took to mechanic; code read that it was the occupant sensor in the passenger seat (known issue) and covered by hyundai.took car to hyundai dealer to have seat removed, shipped to california, for repair.dealer states that airbag light will not go off once seat is replaced; it also needs clock spring assembly replaced.this, too, is a known/frequent issue with this age/make/model, however it's not covered by hyundai.will cost $400 to replace.this is a safety issue and if it's occurring frequently enough to find numerous forums online with people complaining, it should be a covered/warrantied service performed by hyundai.should not have to shell out $400 for repairs.very upsetting! :(
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice regarding the air bags.he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the front passenger seat ocs system as being defective.the contact also stated that the air bag sensor indicator occasionally flashes on and off.the vehicle has not been repaired.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current mileage was 24,742 and failure mileage was 15,000.
This is now the 4th time i have had to take the car in for an airbag light that indicates a bad seat belt sensor.frustrated to have to still deal with this issue. Stationary on start up light goes off then comes right back on.
I received a recall notice for passenger side air bag activation defect on my hyundai sonata 2007. I was advised that if i have this defect i should contact local dealer and make an appointment to get it fixed. I called local hyundai dealer in burlington vermont and they gave my an appointment for dec. 31, 2008 at 8:00 am.i brought my car to dealer ship.i was told that they need the proof of i am having this problem of not activating the air bags. They need the person with me to show them that it does not work while person is in the car seat. I told them how come you did not tell me when i made the appointment also there is nothing mentioned about me proving it in the notice for recall. I was told that person with whom i made the appointment was not aware of the policy. I was told that it will take two weeks to fix the problem.i was told to bring the car back on monday jan. 5, 2009 and they will work on the car at that time.i told the dealership rep. That i can not keep taking time off from my work to get this safety problem fixed. The dealer rep. Agreed to make arrangement to get the car to dealer ship from my home on monday jan. 5, 2009.my concern is many people will just live with defect instead of getting it fixed because of road block from the dealer ship.
I have had continual problems with the air bag dashboard warning light coming on and staying on in my 2007 sonata.the standard repair from hyundai is to replace a faulty seat belt buckle.this can be either the driver side or the passenger side.to date, i have had three seat belt buckles replaced (2 driver, 1 passenger, as well as the ocs recall work done).one was under warranty and two were out-of-pocket expenses.the most recent replacement was april, 2014.the air bag warning light is on again, but this time the passenger seat belt warning light is continually flashing while driving, when no one is in the passenger seat.the only way to stop it is to buckle the passenger seat belt.i have contacted hyundai in the past to suggest very strongly that this is a product defect in the 2007 sonata and a major safety issue - the air bag system is disabled when the warning light is on.they have never seen it that way.
Light for drivers side airbag remains on at all times. Will not shut off. Date of this occurrence is an approximate date.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact is attempting to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).however, when he takes the vehicle to the dealer, the passenger side air bag light does not illuminate.the failure occurs intermittently, which does not allow enough time for the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer stated that the vehicle would not be serviced unless the failure occurred while the vehicle was in their presence.the failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor does not detect when an occupant is in the passenger seat.the manufacturer referenced nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were less than 35,000.updated 11/25/08.*ljupdated 11/25/08.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The failure would recur intermittently when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer eight times yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur intermittently.the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.
The air bag light is on and the passenger seatbelt light is constantly on.i see there was a recal for this problem but my vin number is not included but i think it was "fixed once" and now it continues to happen.
Vehicle air bag light display fixed once under recallvehicle air bad light display fixed second time in 2013 at a cost of over $800 dealer insisted this was not covered under recall vehicle air bag light displays again scheduled for 3 attempt to fix with dealeron 2.19.15.
I have airbag sign on on my car dashboard. When i checked it with car code reader, the number i got is b1448. Because of this airbag sign if my car will crash in future, airbag will not be deployed.
Airbag light stays on.
Re:nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 i took my vehicle to best hyundai, the dealer in houston where i bought it, after receiving the recall notice on the subject campaign.service writer jonathan confirmed that when i sat in the passenger seat, the dashboard "passenger airbag off" light stayed on.he said he would call me when they got in a loaner car.he never did.i eventually talked to the service manager, and he had my vehicle checked out.he said since there were no codes in the computer and no faults found, since that time when i sat in the seat the light turned off, no work was needed. But work is needed.please help me get best hyundai to fix this airbag problem.
I went to a local garage to have my vehicle inspected which passed with no problem. As i was driving my car out of the garage i noticed that the air bag light was on and notified the attendant who shrugged it off and said it will probably go off on it's own. Needless to say it has been over a week and the light is still on. From everything i have seen, this is an on-going problem with this make and model and it sounds like a very expensive fix to the problem. It is also a danger because the air bags will not deploy in a crash. I think that hyundai should definately do a recall on this asap.
Air bag light is one
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. An authorized dealer and the manufacturer were notified and stated 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 80,000.
I was driving home after work going south on i-65 and at 4:00 pm, approximately one quarter mile south of exit 179 prattville alabama a deer jumped out of the ditch and i hit the deer going at 70 mph.i was in the right hand lane. The seat belt did not keep me from hitting the steering wheel and the air bag did not deploy fortunantly i only sustained bruising and pain that kept me out of work for 2 days.the car was atotal loss and i just finished paying for it on 1/17/2013.
Our 2007 sonata air bag red light came on for no reason, just as hundreds of others have said while researching the problem on the internet.probably will not attempt to get help from hyundai at this point since so many others have been charged $400 plus for repairs that only last for a short time, and need to be done again.always liked this car till this issue started.because of hyundai's disregard for the safety of those who own their vehicles, i will be selling this car, never buy from hyundai again and will inform others of this problem so they can avoid the danger and frustration of dealing with hyundai.
While driving down the interstate, the rear of the vehicle suddenly pulled sideways causing the vehicle to slide sideways.this action caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a concrete pole resulting in severe damage to the vehicle. Occupant was unharmed.airbags did not deploy. Prior to the event, the vehicle was having no issues.
Air bag light stayed on at all times, with and without passenger present. Dealer claimed it was not related to ongoing recall, but driver side seatbelt pretensioner, which was replaced for $267. A half year later, the light came back on and stayed on, intermittently. Dealer checked it out, but on that occasion the light stayed turned off. However, when i drove out of the dealer's lot it turned back on and has stayed on since. I have tried to ignore it, but the recent recalls make me very nervous.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.intermittently, when an occupant of any size sits in the front passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates on the instrument panel.this indicates that the air bag is off; however, the light eventually dims.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id numer 08v161000 (air bags) and took the vehicle to the dealer.she was turned away because the failure did not occur while at the dealer.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 13,100 and failure mileage was 7,000.
The air bag light on the driver's console is continuing to stay on.squirming on the driver's seat, on occasion, would cause the light to turn off.the light seem to stay on without an obvious reason.
I just recently bought the car from a dealer on june 5, 2014. I noticed that the driver airbag light was on and asked the dealer about it and he stated it was an easy fix. However after two visit to the dealer the problem has not been fixed. I also notice that when we are driving and i am sitting in the passenger seat the passenger air bag light is going off and on sometimes it turns off for over an hour. I am very concerned about this.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
My air bag warining light came on and stays on.this has previously been recalled for my year make and model but not my vin #!
Airbag light is on all the time, passenger air bag light is off even when nobody is sitting in the seat. Code b 1448 ocs occupant classification system mat defect. Concerned about driving the car with airbag issues, understood that hyundai extended the warranty on my 2007 hyundai sonata. It occurred 2 months ago, light just appeared.
There is a recall #083 (08v161000) that is exactly my issue. The airbag light stays on and it was diagnosed as the passenger seat sensor that is causing the issue. The cost of repair is $1500.00. Spoke with hyundai and they advised that my car was not marked for recall. We have spoken with a number of junk yards thinking we could obtain a used seat to correct this issue. We have been advised that this issue is wide spread and they cannot keep seats in stock due to the seat sensor issue. I cannot pass my state inspection without this fix. I find it difficult to understand that my car is not covered by this recall. Please register this complaint and let me know if i have any other recourse. Thank you(xxxx)'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The airbag light came on in my 2007 sonata. Taking it to the dealer, they replaced the safety belt and then they said it was the cushion switch on the passenger's side. Looking on the internet, there are quite a few claims of exactly the same thing that is wrong with my car. If this is true, how come, there is no recall to fix it. This item is for safety!!!!
On dec. 10, 2016 , while waiting for a traffic light (stationary) .. .there was an experience of a very loud explosion...while waiting for the traffic light..not knowing if i was hit by another vehicle or the unknown, i covered my head ...because of the parts from inside my car, was flying forward, and also smelled a slight burning smell inside.i continued to cover my head...parts from inside the car was...--the srs cover (driver's side, front) --the upper door handle(driver's side,rear) .not seeing any indications of another vehicle hitting me..and also had the right of way , when the light turned green to turn left..i pulled over to further check my vehicle....my driver's side interior headliner had been damaged (driver's side) all the way to the (driver's side rear) and/middle( headliner).also passenger rear back headline border cracked and found the dome light cover also blown off...and on the passenger floor...updated 02/14/17
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number (air bags).the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the only way they could check for the recall failure would be to check it with the person for whom it failed to deploy.since the person was unavailable, the dealer would not repair the vehicle.the air bag sensor failure happened on more than one occasion.the failure mileage was 8,097.
I have an airbag light that has been on and the dealer ran the code which came back b1448 which is the passenger seat sensor. They recalled substantially all 2006-2008 sonatas for this well documented problem, but said mine is excluded despite it being exactly in the middle of the problem years. I have an airbag system that wont deploy due to a very well documented problem by hyundai and they wont fix it.
I received a letter from hyundai that my car was under recall (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated)& urged me to visit the dealer if ocs light was on.hence i took it to the dealership based on this safety recall notice, there i was informed that they will perform the inspection and conditionally charge me $110 for it which i agreed and later my only options to get the car back after the inspection were either pay $110 inspection fee or the $350 to fix the issue which they deemed was not related to the recall and hence not covered.if hyundai has a manufacturing defect should it not be their responsibility to inspect it to see if the recall is applicable instead of charging the customer for it?secondly, having critical safety features (that disables the entire ocs!) fail on the carjust after warranty is very unfortunate, in this case the seat buckle pre-tensioner failed and disabled the ocs system (although i believe the seat belt and airbag would have worked fine with slightly less function if pretensioner added feature is not available).please advise what i need to do since hyundai refused to refund my payment.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt warning lights come on when i start the car.the air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off unless the seat belt is hooked up.i understand that these may be issues associated with faulty sensors.this is particularly disconcerting because i've reviewed the issues on-line and it's possible the air bag system may not be operating properly.i've seen that other hyundai owners have tried to deal with these same issues and gotten little or no satisfaction from their hyundai dealership.there was an extended recall notice, 08v161000, associated with the passenger side air bag for 2006 - 2008 hyundai sonatas but my 2007 is not covered?is there a way to find out why that is?
Passengers side front seat airbag sensor went bad. Made airbag light come on. Took car to dealerthey said sensor was bad and with light on airbag wouldn't work. So i had it fixed . 1800.00 and a new new later it's fixed. But how many people out their is going to spend 1800. On a 2007.if that's not a safety concern i don't know what is.lots of bad airbag sensors out there.
The air bag light stays on all the time and the passenger seat belt light blinks whether someone is in the passenger seat or not. My mechanic told me the air bag sensor in the passenger seat no longer works, but he couldn't tell me if the air bag would deploy in an accident.i've read on the internet there was a recall on the passenger seat air bag sensor but when i called hyundai corporate they couldn't find a recall. I think the recall was closed but it needs to be reopened again because this is very dangerous and the air bag sensor by itself costs almost $1,100 not including labor. A lot of people can't afford that and therefore will not get it fixed. Which means hyundai is going to eventually get sued because of this problem. How many people are going to get seriously hurt or killed before hyundai does something about this? i've read over and over on the internet that this is a real problem for people with hyundai's. It's always the passenger air bag sensor that malfunctions. Thank you for anything you can do to get the hyundai passenger air bag recalled.
My mechanic advised me of airbag code b1448 and advised me he rad my vin to check any open recalls.he stated my vin is not in airbag recall related to this code but that there were aibag ocs codes on that model year which came up b1448 that were covered.i cobtacted hyundai north america and went over with them a series of questions relating to the vehicle.hyundai advised me that i may be covered by vehicle passenger ocs recall.dealership refused to diagnose without a charge.also tried to instead sell a battery despite being new one.contscted hyundai north america again and referred me out but stated while this is recall it doesnt apply to vin.i am not going to deal with intermediary however, i chose to deal with you directly to resolve what personal mechanic is telling me is an absolute model year code recall thst just happened not to include my vin.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 04/06/16*ljthe consumer stated two dealer informed him, he would have to pay a fee of $125 to just to read the failure code.when the consumer purchased a battery from a mechanic, he took out a reader and read the code. Unfortunately, it was not one of the two codes, the dealer had given him. The mechanic informed the consumer the air bags would not function as long as the light remained on. Updated 05/17/16.
I was in a car accident in 2019 and my airbags never deployed. Since then, the airbag light has stayed on. I've gone to every mechanic around about my airbag light and they all say i have a recall on the car. I've also been pulled over multiple times over my brake light either not illuminating or staying illuminated while driving.
The airbag light on the dashboard cluster is illuminated, with the passenger side airbag off is not. The passenger seat belt warning light in the dash center blinks to warn no seatbelt is fastened, despite no passenger in place, and the seat empty. According to a scan tool the code b1448 is reported (occupant classification passenger sensor mat defect). There is another airbag recall for the same part, but is not being reported as affecting this vin.the light simply turned on one day after starting in a driveway.
The air bag warning light comes on intermittently also the passenger air bag off light comes on when an adult is seated in the passenger seat, also the fasten seat belt light comes on when no one is sitting in the passenger seat.
My 07 sonata had a recall for airbag issue which i took to local dealer to have corrected.the dealer had to ship the seat cushion out to add padding to fix airbag light staying on.after a couple of months the airbag light came back on and i took it back to the dealer and they said it must be an issue with the seat.i've been waiting 2 weeks for hyundai to contact the dealer to see if the will cover the cost to replace the seat due to the airbag issue.my spouse drives this car with my kids and it's unsafe to have to be driving around like this while they take their sweet time.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger buckle resistor would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
I received a letter from hyundai that my car was under recall (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated) & urged me to visit the dealer if ocs light was on. Hence i took it to the dealership based on this safety recall notice.they checked the system and the front passenger seat and said there was no problem and that my system was fine.less than 1 month later the red airbag light appeared on my dash board intermittently for about a week before it came on and stayed on permanently.i returned to the dealer to have them run a system check and was informed that the issue was a sensor was triggered due to a faulty passenger seat belt assembly and needed to be replaced at the cost of approximately $400!!! i informed the dealer that the airbag light did not come on until after they supposedly worked on or checked the airbag system due to the recall in the 1st place.i was told that this had nothing to do with the recall issue and that i would have to pay at my expense because it was not covered by warranty. Because i did not have $400 just laying around to spend, the problem has not been fixed yet and now my vehicle has failed the safety inspection due to the airbag issue!!! if hyundai has a manufacturing defect should it not be their responsibility to inspect it to see if the recall is applicable instead of charging the customer for it? secondly, if this investigation proves that hyundai has installed defective safety equipment in these vehicles across the board, shouldn't every customer who had to pay out of pocket expense to have the seat belts replaced be fully reimbursed?
The airbag light stays on constantly. It has been supposedly fixed several times by the dealer. After its fixed, its off for a while, and then goes on again. Soon after i bought the car, i called the dealer and spoke to a salesman who told me it was nothing to worry about. I have since learned it is something to worry about.i contacted hyundai to ask if they would fix it again without charge.they refused because the airbag light is not under warranty. This is a safety issue and hyundai should be required to fix this problem, free of charge, every and any time because something is obviously wrong with their cars.
On may 17th, 2014 i was in an accident on interstate 95 in broward county, fl. A drunk driver hit me on the left side of my trunk then hit the cement median then came back and hit me in the middle of my driver side and back driver side door, then hit the median again came back towards my car and flipped and hit the front left side of my vehicle. So basically the whole left driver side of my car is smashed in. I was wearing my seat belt when this accident did occur. What my concern is, i did some research and it states the notable features included on this vehicle is six airbags standard. Not one airbag deployed and if i wasn't wearing my seat belt i would have been through the front windshield and probably lost my life. My entire left side of my body is damaged and the more severe injury is to my left leg and foot. With the exception of my left big toe, all other four toes have no feeling in them and my foot is deformed. I do plan on taking this issue to my attorney that is handling the accident case for me and hopefully hyundai has a very clear explanation for why not one of the 6 airbags deployed.
Airbag light stays illuminated in will not go off. Literally drove an hour and a half away from home on a regular driving road. Notice the airbag light was on but the airbags have never been used in the car at all.
Airbag light on , took the vehicle to dealership and scan showed code b1448, ocs passenger seatmat replacement . Cost of replacement $1600
Re: investigation seat belt buckle electrical malfunctionnhtsa action number: pe14023nhtsa closed this investigation 12/1/14 on the condition that hyundai would extend the warranty to 15 years and 250,000 miles for this repair. Per the letter attached to the case i contacted hyundai today to get reimbursed for the expense related to this issue ($380.75). I spoke to two different reps at hyundai and neither had any idea what i was talking about. So it's been three months since this case closed and hyundai is not honoring the new extended warranty.
Sri bag light stays on when driving
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger's side sun visor failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger and the driver's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,909.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag light randomly turns on and off intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and they stated that the failure was common; however, it did not affect the air bag.there was only a malfunctioning light.shortly after, the contact received a recall notice for the air bags on her vehicle, which described the failures she was experiencing with the vehicle.the dealer stated that they could not repair her vehicle unless the light was malfunctioning at the time.the recall number was unknown.the failure mileage was under 500 and current mileage was 26,000.
Both of my visors have never stayed up, they are always down in my line of vision this probably started 6 months after i had the car. I took it to the dealer they stated it was not covered. A few years back the drivers side air bag light came on and is still on.the passengers air bag comes on and goes off regularly. My back break lights have had to be replaces several times, something is wrong with them.again the dealer wanted to charge me to replace them after my husband had just replaced them. There are so many parts that are falling apart.the gear shift has broken and the back handles on the outside of the car are broken. My brakes rotate and the whole care shakes when i press on the breaks on the freeway.now my back end is making noises. I bought this car new , but will never buy another car from hyundai again, this is the worst car i have ever had.from the beginning i have had problems and the dealer never wanted to fix anything unless i payed for it. I am not paying for things that i did not break. .
The 2007 hyundai sonata gls4 cylinder 2.4 l, at 39 225 miles, the airbag warning light stayed on. I tookit to the circle hyundai dealer in shrewsbury nj to check it out.the mechanic looked at the car and i was informed that the seat belt pre tensioner needed to be replaced and that it was not covered underwarranty. The cost to me out of pocket would be $ 450.00i did not have the repair completed.i have read many, close to 100 complaints on just this same issue, on just this same vehicle model andmakebeing reported on this nhtsa website. It is overdue for a recall of this problem on the2007 hyundai sonata.the owners of this make and model are a risk of injury to their persons shouldthey be involved in a car crash and the airbag not responding and protecting the occupants..i have also read that other owners of this year, make and model have had many of the same mechanical problems and posted them here on the nhtsa website and have paid out of their pockets to repair their vehicles.repairs such as rear disc brakes that are staying onto the rear rotors, caliper not releasing and wearing out the disc pads and rotors prematurely, alsothe driver andpassenger sun visors that drop down and block your line of sight, and nearly cause an accident.loyal owners of these hyundaivehicles should be reimbursed for the repair costs to them to keep the cars safe.action should betaken to start a recall of these many manufacturing defects that can harm or injury to the occupantsof these vehicles.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. When a passenger who weighed 130 pounds occupied the front passenger seat the air bag warning light illuminated indicating that the air bag was inoperative. The warning light improperly identified a small stature adult as a child in the front passenger seat. The failure to properly identify the passenger could result in injury or the air bag not deploying when necessary. After the failure occurred he received recall notice #08v161000 for the air bags. The technician replaced the seat and immediately the failure recurred. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle has not been properly repaired. The failure mileage was 6,500 and the current mileage was 8,000.updated 01/14/09. *ljupdated 01/15/09.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The contact called the manufacturer who set up an appointment with a local dealer for the vehicle to be serviced. The dealer informed him upon arrival that they were going to decline to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed him to ignore the warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) as a possible solution however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,319.
Airbag light remains on in my 2007 sonata.took it to the dealership and they said the driver's side seatbelt clip needed to be replaced at a cost of 500 euros (i'm a us soldier stationed in germany and i shipped my sonata here from the us).after browsing online, this appears to be an abnormally common complain for sonata owners.
The car started with various electrical problems so i took it into the dealership to be repaired.after 3 fuse boxes it was fixed but they blew the windshield washer motor. Due to a move i wasn't able to have it repaired at that time.the brake lights first the drivers side now the passenger side are scorched and brake lights bulbs last only about 6 months. These were replaced due to a recall but have again scorched since.now the driver side air bag light is on in the dash. No results yet for repair since my appointment isn't until monday.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the failure did not exist.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times, but has not been serviced for the failure.the current and failure mileages were 40,000. Update 10/01/08 *cw when the consumers wife sat in the passenger seat, the air bag light would stay on.updated 10/03/08.
(xxxx) vin number of hyundai sonata 2007 . Airbag light is on ..talked to the dealership,they told there is no recall..for this vin number.,.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
We took the car in for a recall on the ocs and the dealer found two fault codes b1701 and b1706 indicating that both passenger and drivers side belt pretensioners resistance is too high.i see there are many 2006 and 2007 sonatas with a similar issue. Dealer wants a total of 871.74. With the number of repeated complaints i think there should be a safety recall.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the ocs (air bag detection system) in the front passenger seat was improperly repaired by the dealer due to a recall.the air bag light does not detect when the seat is occupied.the contact believes that the passenger side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash.the current mileage was 32,800 and failure mileage was 30,029.
Nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 this is for a 2007 hyundai sonata passenger seat airbag switch. Whenmy passenger sits there at times the airbag light on dash will show airbag system off.i have pictures that can be emailed to you if needed.i showed this to the hyundai dealer andhyundai corporation. They saidbecause it did not fail at dealers location they can not do anything.i showed them the pictures and they still said no to fix.it would be different if i had no proof.as they say a picture is worth a thousand words.help me.thanks
12/22/2016 i was involved in a collision with a stopped car which i hit at about 40 mph. My airbag did not deploy. The car was a total loss. City street. Spotsylvania va. 6:30 pm.
On 2007 hyundai sonata se limited i have lights telling me that the air bags are not operational. It some time tells me there is a passenger when there is not and sometimes no passenger when there is. Driver side air bag light stays on constantly. Now with the recall for the taillights i am thinking that the vehicle is not safe at all.
From police report:the collision occurred as parties were traveling northbound on i-15 north of via rancho parkway in the #1 lane. P-1 (driver) was driving vehicle 1 (mitsubishi) and traveling at approximately 65-70 mph behind vehicle 2 (hyundai). P-2 (driver) was driving vehicle 2 (hyundai) and was stopped behind vehicle 3 (toyota). P-3 (driver) was driving vehicle 3 (toyota) and traveling at approximately 5 mph. This collision occurred when due to vehicle 1's unsafe speed; p-1 (driver) allowed the front of vehicle 1 to strike the rear of vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 was pushed into the rear of vehicle 3.vehicle 2 hyundai per insurance claim is totaled. Airbags did not deploy.
My air bag light has been on for over a year.come to find out my air bag control module is faulty.an ase certified mechanic gracefully checked my air bag codes for free.this is now putting my life and anyone riding with me in danger seeing as none of my air bags will deploy.according to several forums i've seen, this is not a new problem.hyundai needs to send out a recall on something that should never fail.my vehicle has never been in a collision.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger seat intermittently failed to detect when a passenger was occupying the seat. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) but failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 10/2/14the consumer also stated both sun visors would not stay in place. Updated 10/07/14
This is the second time this has happened since 2010.the first time was in august of 2012.the front passenger seat was pushed all the way back and the air bag light came on. I did not go to getit fixed right away.i went to get an oil change around october 2012 and my mechanic said that one of the connectors to the airbag had become disconnected.he connected it back but the light stayed on because it was still in the computer.he told me i had to go to the dealer in order to have them hook itup because he could not get the car to communicate with his computer.i took it to pride hyundai because there just happened to be a recall on the air bags but it did not apply to my car.they said that they could not find anything wrong with the airbag.they erased the codes that were stuck in the computerand everything was ok until july of 2014 when my son adjusted the seat by pushing it back. The airbag light pops on again.i think this is a gimmick of hyundai by making the connectors either too loose or too short.of course i do no longer have a warranty on the car. It expired at 65,000 miles because i am the second owner.i keep reading horror stories of how much hyundai charges their customers to fix this issue. They tell them it is a faulty passenger seat belt assembly.they supposedly fix it and it keeps happening. Something needs to be done about this because it is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the dealer stated that he needed to bring in a small stature person in order for the recall repair to be performed.the current mileage was 44,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to maneuver and the contact had to apply force upon turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, another vehicle crossed the contacts path while making a turn and crashed into the contacts vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises to the legs and the passenger sustained head and neck injuries. The passenger received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to determine the power steering failure and air bag failure. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Vehicle was taken to hyundai because the airbag light was illuminated, and the passenger seat belt reminder light would blink when no one was in the seat. After a diagnostic test, the dealership advised this was due to a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat, that was part of the actual seat. The replacement seat cushion was going to cost upwards of $1200, with the installed price of over $1500! after looking at the nhtsa complaints, i saw i am not the only one who has had this problem. A quick google search also showed a plethora of other complaints in regards to this issue. There is obviously a major issue with the sensors/airbag/seat belt system in these vehicles, and i am hoping a recall will be issued. Hyundai could not tell me if this issue would affect my airbag system or not. Thank you.
Airbag light in instrument cluster is illuminated - diagnostic test revealed belt buckle sensor is not functioning.
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past few months.i've looked online and saw that this is a common complaint for hyundai's.also, my esc light goes on and sometimes stays on.again another complaint with this car.both are safety issues that seem to be negligent on the manufactures part. With the number of complaints that have been logged this should be a safety recall issue that hyundai should be responsible for.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact experienced intermittent failure with the passenger side air bag, especially when his 5'5, 125 lbs. Wife was seated in the passenger seat.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags), but was informed that no repairs were needed.themanufacturer stated that the air bags were functioning properly (according to their notes) at the time and refused to perform the repair.the current mileage was 22,278 and failure mileage was approximately 1,000.updated 09/16/08. *ljupdated 09/25/08.
Visors on both sides fall and obstruct vision car has only 28000 milesairbag light stays on , concern it will suddenly deploy.there's loose suspension both headlights and rear lights have had to be replaced already fearful it may be asign there may be something wrong yet i haven't been contacted by manufacture
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the headlights did not illuminate brightly and caused a decrease in visibility. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the headlights were adjusted. The repair did not remedy the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in either related recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting:headlights) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact also stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag light trouble code was cleared. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The failure recurred and in addition, the contact stated that the anti-lock brake light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 48,000. The vin was unavailable.
The air bag warning light (remains on constantly) and passenger side seat belt warning lights remains on even with a passenger above the weight limit. The air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off even when the seat belt is hooked up. There is a recall for faulty sensors, recall notice, 08v161000, for 2006 - 2008 hyundai sonatas but my 2007 is not covered? i feel like my sonata has many of the issues in past recalls but for some reason isn't included in them (outside lighting, esc light periodically kicking on, brake sensor failing numerous times, continuous issues with rear brakes, etc.)i think hyundai should expand this airbag recall as i hope we aren't being put in harms way with an unexpected airbag failure when we need it most.
Same problem as others have described, passenger side air bag light came on then i noticed the flashing air bag light on the dash (i had a piece of paper in front of it). I'm going by my dealer today but i don't expect any good news. It's unbelievable to me a safety item like this isn't covered warranty/recall. If as others have said, i assure you this is my first & last hyundai.
My son took my car to the hyundai dealer in high point, nc, when the air bag flashed off/on when his 5' 3", 105 lb. Girlfriend sat in the passenger seat. The service mgr, [xxx] informed my son that a mat under the passenger was defective & ad to be replaced at my cost to correct the airbag safety issue. I contacted hyundai usa., case no. [xxx] was assigned. [xxx] is the case worker. [xxx] stated that my car was not subject recall no. 08v161000, manufacturing date start/end date:from 03/01/2005 to 01/11/2008; my car was manufactured in may 2006. Tsb 08-01-006 also indicates that my car should be remedied under the recall. [xxx]stated that i had to speak with [xxx] at the dealer.i called the auto dealer on october 12 and 15, left a voice message for [xxx]to call me. He has yet to return my call. There are hundreds of similar voq's for this safety defect issue. Please contact the dealer and hyundai usa so that my car can be remedied under this recall & tsb.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Airbag light illuminates. Was told by dealership it is a problem with an electric circuit inside the seatbelt buckle and that it can lead to problems with airbag.checked online and saw many, many hyundai sonata 2006 and 2007 users complaining of the same problem. On the hyundai paperwork they wrote: " scanned and found code b1701 driver seat belt buckle shorted needs driver seat belt buckle parts and labor".
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the buckle for the seat belt tensioner caused the failure, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 64,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags), the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver's seat buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The air bag turns on and remains on. I found out that there has been a warranty extension for this vehicle, however, when i visited the dealership they simply sent me away stating that they don't have the parts and hyundai is still working on it. It seems like hyundai dealers are sending away customers without taking any responsibility or at least trying to order the part. My airbag light is still on and this is a safety issue that dealers are simply avoiding to address. The dealer did not even bother to check the car with a diagnostic tool, as soon as i mentioned the warranty extension they simply said they do not have the parts.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to island hyundai in stanton island, new york where diagnostic testing revealed that the ocs was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected for code: txx3 (a sensor in the seat belt that may have malfunctioned). It was determined that nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) was directly related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,500.
Since i purchased my 2007 sonata, the passenger airbag light will intermittently stayed illuminated when a small adult is in the front passenger seat.in the month of october i received the recall notice 08v161000 (airbags) and immediately called the dealer to schedule an appointment to have this fixed.when i arrived the service manager had another employee sit in the passenger seat.the light went off so they said nothing is wrong.when i got home, i called the hyundai customer assistance center and explained my situation.they informed me that the dealer should have told the this problem may happen when small adults are in the passenger seat and that they should have used a small adult to do their test.they proceeded to tell me that they can only fix the problem if the witness the light on and can hook it up to a computer to see if there is a problem.they said i would need to wait until it happened again, pull over, do not turn the car off, call roadside assistance, when roadside assistance got there tell them they need to tow the car with the engine running to the nearest hyundai dealer service department so they can check it out.on 11/23/2008 (sunday) the light stayed on when a small adult was in my passenger seat, when i called roadside assistance they could tow me to a hyundai dealer service department but since it was sunday they would be closed.every dealer i call says they cannot do anything for me because hyundai said they need to actually have the light on at the service department in order to send the seat in to be fixed.hyundai's recall process for the airbag issue is terrible and inconveniences the owner.can someone help me get this problem fixed?
Dealer found codes b1706 and b1102 present. Dealer tech stated driver seat belt buckle needs replacing, with an estimated cost of $344.56. The srs module is not allowing codes to be reset, needs replacing also, with an estimated cost of $1,004.00. I see nhtsa has just started investigating the b1706 code -- my understanding from reading the other complaints is that a short circuit is causing the error code, and replacing the seat belt assembly is not permanently fixing the problem for most owners. Most owners mention repeat bills of about $350, but a few of the complaints mention much higher repair estimates, over $1,000. I suspect these estimates include replacement of the srs module, like my estimate did. Nhtsa should consider whether there is also a rash of srs module failures due to the same short circuit. My b1102 code, indicating a high-voltage error, could also be more common and could also be caused by the same short circuit.
While driving i noticed that my air bag light came on, i immediately went to the dealer. They said that my passenger seat belt is defected.they said the cost of fixing is approximately $500.00, and the initial fee was $110. I looked online and there has been alot of complaints about this same issue.
My husband notice the passenger airbag light was coming on and going off as we were going down the highway at around 20,000 miles.this happened many times for both my husband and myself.i brought the car into 2 different dealers and was told they can't duplicate the problem.since we didn't notice it happening until we were going down the highway for at least a half hour, i wasn't surprised that it didn't happen while test driving it at slower speeds in town.since it didn't happen for the dealers, and the abs light in the instrument panel didn't come on when it happened, there was nothing they could do.now that the vehicle is out of warranty at 66,000 miles, both the passenger abs light and the instrument light have come on and won't go out.i also noticed that the passenger seatbelt light was flashing when my husband had his seatbelt on and buckled.i am bringing it to the dealership to see if this will be fixed under warranty but am sure they will say it's not covered and will cost me.
Air bag warning light ("idiot light") remains on.from the moment that it did turn on, it has remained on.i have read that pe14023 may apply?surely would appreciate any help that i can get, thank you.
Passenger airbag light is flashing while driving with no passenger in the seat. Stays off while vehicle not moving. Dashboard airbag light on. Vehicle not on the recall list of similar issue identified in the past. Issue resemples condition identified in nhtsa campaigh 08v161000. Vechicle mileage at approximately 175,000.
Air bag light on continuously,faultpassenger seat belt pretensioner high resistance.disabling the srs system. Light just came on upon startup.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the air bag indicator remains illuminated even when the front passenger seat is occupied.he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the dealer kept the vehicle for three days.they removed the seat and sent it to the manufacturer for repair.the vehicle was returned to the contact and the air bag indicator remained dim for at least a week.the failure recurred and the dealer would not return his call for approximately three weeks.the failure mileage was 53,000.
Driver side air bag failed when the vehicle was under manufacturer's warranty that was 5 years and 60,000.it was fixed by dealer and now within a year the air bag light came on again in november 2012. I contacted hyundai to cover it under warranty as it is re-occurring problem. They refused to cover it under warranty. I thinkthe bags should never fail at this age of the vehicle. Please help me to get this fixed with no charge to me. Thanks.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, indicating a defect in the air bag. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where the seat cushions and air bag harness were replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately nine times. The contact expressed concerns over being involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 8,942.updated 04/25/12 updated 6/15/2012
1.the check engine lights continually goes on and stays on
The air bag light on my car started to come on all the time. Also when no one was in the passenger seat, the seat belt light would continue to flash. Research on this problem brought me to this recall: nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000. I contacted hyundai motor america and they said it was probably in the recall. As they directed, i took it to the dealer and they ran my vin to see if it was in the recall set but it was not. They also checked the air bag system and confirmed it was the issue dealt with on the recall but they would not cover the cost of the repair ($1,200) because it was not recalled. About that time i received a class action lawsuit dealing with calibrating the air bag system. This lawsuit only covers calibration and not repair which my car needs. As i communicated my concerns to hyundai motor america, they basically told me that because the car was out of warranty and because the class action lawsuit would only deal with calibration, it was my cost to repair. To me this issue is clearly in the area of defect in material from the manufacturer and not caused by my actions or neglect. And since hma repaired the recall vehicles with the same problem regardless of the warranty of the car, and mine was outside the vin set, i request that the recall be examined and expanded to include my vehicle and any others that have the very same issue but fell outside the scope of the original set. I find it hard to believe that hma would turn it's back on a clear safety issue that has been described and repaired in so many other similar cars, just because it falls outside of a technical scope of vin numbers.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated once he started the vehicle the air bag warning illuminated. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the passenger seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
There is an airbag light on in my 2007 hyundai sonata. I received a pamphlet regarding a class action lawsuit against hyundai that my vehicle qualified for a "free" recalibration to "reset" the airbag light. I called my local dealer, 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 said that i would need to speak to my spouse, and they charged me $70.00 for the visit for them to "diagnose" the problem.....i think this is absolutely ridiculous. I also see where there are several complaints online of the very same issue my car is having. Also....i intend to fill out another complaint form for a 2006 hyundai sonata we own, that is having the exact same issue.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.
I had noticed that the "passenger airbag off" light in my 2007 hyundai sonata was sometimes coming on even when there was a passenger in the seat.we then received notice that there was a recall on this specific problem.we took our car to the dealer 11/3/08 and were advised that the passenger seat would be sent to california for repair.i picked up the car 11/9/08.because we later noticed that the problem continued, we returned the car to the dealer 6/16/09.they again advised us they would return the seat to california for repair.i picked up the car from the dealer 7/6/09.again the car light continued to indicate the passenger airbag was off when there was an adult passenger in the seat.one evening my husband and i drove the car to the dealer to show them that the airbag off light was on while i was seated in the passenger seat.the asst serv mgr was there and confirmed that the light was not functioning properly.on 9/23/09 i returned the car to the dealer and was met by the central region dist pts & svc mgr who discussed this issue with me.he suggested things to try (having the back of the seat in the straight up position, being sure to be seated in the center of the seat, sitting still for a few seconds after starting the car to be sure everything had engaged properly).he said we should let him know if none of this helped to alleviate the problem.none of these suggestions helped so we again contacted the cntrl rgn dist pts & svc mgr as instructed.after phone calls and discussions between him and my husband we have now been advised that nothing else will be done.our concerns are: how do we know whether the airbag will work if a crash should occur?we have been told the airbag itself is ok, but if that's true then why can't we get that in writing?if it's just the light that's defective, why won't someone fix it?what are the legal ramifications if a passenger should be injured in our car since we are unsure if the airbag will work or not?
The sensor for the seat of the passenger side is not working and is giving problem
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.on october 2, 2008, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags).the dealer stated that they should be able to locate the failure by only testing the seat, but they were unsuccessful.the dealer then advised the contact to bring in the passenger.when the passenger was brought to the dealer, the failure still could not be located.on october 27, 2008, the dealer decided to send the seat to california to be re-calibrated.on november 1, 2008, when the contact retrieved the vehicle, he noticed that the failure was not corrected.the dealer stated that nothing else could be done to repair the vehicle; however, they will have the regional mechanic inspect the vehicle.a report was filed with the manufacturer.the contact will take the vehicle back to the dealer.the failure mileage was 29,500 and current mileage was 31,000. Updated 02/03/09.
Vehicle struck and totaled yet no air bags went off.
-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact had his vehicle repaired according to recall# 08v161000 (air bags). After the repair he noticed that when an occupant sits in the right passenger seat, the front air bag does not detect the presence of an adult.the manufacturer was notified, and a representative concluded that they are unaware of how to remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.updated 11/23/09the idler pulley bearing was replaced in the engine. Updated 11/24/09.
Driver side airbag light has been illuminated since i purchased it 3 years ago. It pulls a b1701 code involving a bad seat belt sensor. $500+ to fix.
Air bag light is on and will not go off. In addition to that, passenger air bag light constantly blinks on/off, even when nobody is sitting in the seat. Vehicle has not been in a accident.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that she attempted to park when the vehicle slid across an ice patch and crashed into a pole. The contact stated that upon impact, the air bag warning light illuminated but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
My driver's side airbag light came on suddenly one day. I don't know why since i didn't do anything to the car. I searched online and see previous hyundai recalls on the airbag for sonata. 07 sonata wasn't included though.
The last week of october 2016, my sonata''s air bag warning light came on and has stayed illuminated for the last two weeks. Simultaneously, the right passenger seat's seat belt warning light has stayed on even when no one is in the seat. Also, the "passenger seat air bag off" light has come on.
After my 2007 sonata air bag warning light first came on, i phoned my hundayi dealer where i purchased my car new- waikem auto in canton, oh.they said they had a safety recall on it, and to bring it in.after i took it in, and they inspected it, they told me it wasn't the recall they thought it would be.they said it was due to my front seat belt sensors - bothfailing - that was causing my air bag light to come on & stay on.also, they told me it was not covered under warranty, and then i was told that my air bags would not deploy because of this seat belt sensor failure!it is expensive to repair.my complaint- why would a seat belt sensor be tied to my air bag function ?? this is not right.my seat belts function fine. I see on news today, that you have other complaints with the same issues, and are investigating the matter. I want to file my complaint for the same reason as others have lodged, and feel that hundayi should be made to make a recall and repair these seat belt sensors, so that my air bags will function properly should i have an accident.
Airbag light in dash is lit. Srs has not been recalled?could it be the driver seat sensor does not detect a driver in the seat? this vehicle has had passenger seat sensor recalled and corrected. Thanks
Airbag on the passage side won't go off, seatbelt get stuck at time, paint peeling off the body back ,side and top and the window on the passage side won't go down
Red "air bag" instrument panel light came on and has not gone off in 5 days. I am currently planning to make an appointment with a hyundai dealer to address another air bag issue with the passenger air bag system undera recall initially released on 4/2008, but which i have only recently received notice in the past few months. This recall does not address the current problem as i understand it from various consumer forums. However there are a substantial number of people complaining about this similar issue that appears to be all part of a defective ocs system overall.since the red lamp indicates that the air bag system is now deactivated, this raises a more serious issue than the passenger sensor issue, since now the driver as well is unprotected.
Takata recall: airbag light coming on for no real reason and now deale/mechanicr is quoting a huge amount to replace the sensor. When i tried to search online, it looks like hundreds of hyundai sonata customers had a same issue. How could government allowed them to sell these cars when they are not recalling their defective parts ?
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer (central avenue hyundai, 111 s central ave suite 1, hartsdale, ny 10530, (315) 519-4437) indicated that they serviced the vehicle for an air bag recall. After the repair, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that further diagnostic testing was required. The contact informed the dealer that the manufacturer's remedy failed to provide a permanent solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that they would provide a follow-up response to determine if they or the dealer would assist. The failure mileage was not available.
The esc off light goes on sometimes when driving and pushing the button doesn't do anything. My passenger air bag light flashes even when no one's sitting on the seat.
I purchased a used 2007 hyundai sonata on 5/29/2009 with 26,923 miles from gettel hyundai, sarasota florida. I took it back to the dealership on 12/14/09 (34,151 miles) because the air bag light remained on. They found b1706 error (the passenger seat belt buckle resistance was high) so they replaced the passenger seat belt buckle assembly with no charge. On 6/8/12 (61,000 miles) i took the car back to the dealership for the same problem. The technician found codes: b1448, b1701 and b1706.the repairs were not cover by warranty and would cost $800. I declined the work. Before i left they told me that the airbags may not deploy if i were in an accident. Last month i found out that there was a recall of 2007 hyundai sonata back in april 2008 to replace the airbag sensor in the passenger seat cushion which caused the airbag light to remain on. Today (7/18/2014), (91,000 miles) i took my car in to the dealership for the recall repair and they told me the problem was with the front passenger cushion airbag sensor and with both seat belt buckle sensors. They will ship the front passenger cushion seat to california to fix the airbag sensor problem for free but it would cost $630 to replace both seat belt buckle assemblies. The service manager said if i declined to replace both seat belt sensors that the airbags would not deploy if i ever get into an accident.well, i cannot afford the repair. It is a sad situation. Hyundai must know by now there is a problem with the seat belt assembly, it is all over the internet. It seems to be all about money and that hyundai is paying for the cost of recall repairs for the seat cushion sensor by charging folks to have the seat belt assemblies replaced. I'm sure some lawyer will find out about this problem and find people injured due to the seat belt assembly malfunctions and file a lawsuit. I just hope no one dies because of it.
I noticed the air bag warning light was constantly on several weeks prior to servicing. 1/21/12 (97,624 mileage), code causing air bag light was cleared (code not indicated to owner). On 8/18/12 (111,685 mileage) the air bag warning light was constant again. Dealer reset the light. On 1/17/14 (141,400 mileage approximate) vehicle was brought in for ocs and brake light recall.again air bag light was on code b1706 (passenger pretensioner) was scanned. Dealer said air bag light issue is not covered under any recall and repair of this essential safety item would be the responsibility of the owner.i believe any safety related issue with the voluminous amount of complaints and issue as this one should be subject to a safety recall.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.....updated 10-21-13
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there was nothing to repair because each time the vehicle was taken in, the light was not illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that when the light illuminated that the contact shouldtake the vehicle to the dealer. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 31,000.
1.air bag is on constantly.have had it fixed by dealer but to no avail; it's not off for very long.have had this problem for over 12 months.2.sun visor on both driver and passenger side are broken, won't stay up.i am using make shift alternative to support them.it creates a safety hazard when the visor unexpectedly drop when driving.have spoken with other hyundai owners with the same concern.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact was attempting to have his vehicle serviced according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the air bag light never illuminates while at the dealer.the dealer stated that the repair could not be made unless the air bag light is illuminated in their presence.the current and failure mileages were 31,163 update 10/01/08 *cw the air bag light would illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied. Updated 10/03/08.
Air bag warning light problem.2007 hyundai sonata se v6air bag light came on at 6500 miles and wouldn't go off. Updated 01-10-08. The interior wiring harness had to be replaced. The part was covered under warranty. Updated 01/08/08.
My passenger airbag is no longer active. Adashboard light has come on / stays on, saying airbag not working and the passenger seat belt causes the dashboard light to constantly blink, because the occupant matt sensoris not functioning /codeb1448 sensor has deactivated for the airbag. This is a major safety issue and hyundai has not recalled this . I called hyundai to check and the repair is extremely expensive. Hyundai has had numerous similar problems with other models. I want consumer satisfaction. I have had them repair another recall. I take safety seriously.please rsvp my email is [xxx]@gmail.com contact # [xxx]thank you[xxx][xxx]bradenton, fl 34203information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The air bag light came on so i took the car into the dealer for a diagnosis ($75). They told me there are two issues - the ocs which is already under recall so no charge and the other is the driver side seat belt issue reported by many others here. I was told that this $300+ repair is necessary for the airbag system to work properly. Clearly this should be a recall item or at least repaired at no charge if it occurs. Also, the dealer wouldn't even credit me for the diagnostic fee even though one of the issues is a recall and the other is going to be repaired by the dealer.
While i was driving a couple days ago my air bag light came on.it has stayed on for 3 days now.i called hyundai customer service and they stated that the seat belt issue is under investigation.i was informed that since this has not been recalled, i must pay $100 for a diagnostic check and then hundreds of more dollars to get it fixed with no guarantee that it will be reimbursed.this is ridiculous that i must pay for a known safety issue to be fixed because a government agency is so slow moving in forcing a recall.this is a known issue that puts lives at risk.this needs to be recalled immediately and those of us that have paid for it be reimbursed.
I was involved in a front end collision which resulted in damage to my car of over ten thousand, the crash happened at a 50 mile an hour rate of speed and the air bags did not deploy.i am concerned that the car is not safe.the accident was a five car pile up on a major highway.hyundai is saying there is no defect.
In the 2007 hyundai sonata there is an indicator light which lights up when the passenger airbag is disabled. According to the manual, this light is supposed to be off when a person is seated in the passenger seat, indicating that the airbag will deploy in the event of an accident. Often, the light remains on, indicating the airbag is disabled, when a 130 lb adult is seated in the passenger seat. No amount of movement causes the light to turn off. I have spoken with both the local service desk and hyundai customer service. Both have acknowledged that they are aware of the problem, and that the airbag will not deploy while the disabled light is lit. However, neither knows how to fix the problem or is willing to resolve this problem at this time. I am uncomfortable having a passenger in my vehicle with the faulty airbag sensor because the airbag may be disabled during an accident.
My 23 year old daughter traveled with me before she was recently married. She has moved to ga but i will be moving her back home to fl when her husband is deployed.the airbag system never worked for her no matter how we made her sit in my car.she is 5'7" and weighs 130#.my dealer will not fix my air bag sensor because she is not here with me so they can see that it is not working.they told me to drive to ga and have my car fixed there after i show a dealer in ga that she activates the deactivation of the airbag. This will leave her at risk of injury when she comes home to see me. I am a former child passenger safety technician instructor and i bought this car because of the airbags.i want my system disabled so my air bag will remain on.how can i get my car fixed?laurie
Nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 this is for a 2007 hyundai sonata passenger seat airbag switch. Whenmy passenger sits there at times the airbag light on dash will show airbag system off.i have pictures that can be emailed to you if needed.i showed this to the hyundai dealer andhyundai corporation. They saidbecause it did not fail at dealers location they can not do anything.i showed them the pictures and they still said no to fix.it would be different if i had no proof.as they say a picture is worth a thousand words.help me.thanks
2007 hyundai sonata with 76,000 miles - air bag light comes on.dealership identifies problem as being located in airbag sensor bladder underneath passenger seat.
I own a 2007 sonata.on march 5, 2011, or there about, the air bag light came on and stayed on.i took the car to the dealer and they had to replace the fzo cushion in the passenger seat.was not warranted and the repair cost $1120.air bags would not deploy unless this was repaired.
On 2007 hyundai sonata se limited i have lights telling me that the air bags are not operational. It some time tells me there is a passenger when there is not and sometimes no passenger when there is. Driver side air bag light stays on constantly. Now with the recall for the taillights i am thinking that the vehicle is not safe at all.
Intermittent problem withright passenger seat front air bag not detecting an adult passenger and "passenger air bag off" coming on. Took 2007 hyundai sonata to dealership in january 2008 to fix problem- they refused because problem is not consistent.after receiving recall letter, took auto back to dealership and again they refused to help us, called their customerassistance center (1888-327-4236) again no help because dealership cannot confirm problem. However, problem still exists.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the failure is still occurring.the vehicle has been to the dealer on five different occasions for the air bag failure.the current and failure mileages were 18,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact purchased the vehicle and 100 miles later, the air bag light illuminated.the failure occurs intermittently, but it would not occur while in the presence of the dealer.the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the dealer believes that there is no failure; therefore, the issue persists.the current mileage was 27,350 and failure mileage was 100.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired.after the repair was completed, she noticed that the air bag warning indicator was still illuminated on the instrument control panel.as a result, the front driver's side air bag would not inflate in the event of a crash, which may result in injuries.the dealer refused to make any additional repairs to her vehicle.she filed a complaint with the manufacturer.the current and failure mileages were 11,500.
On june 13, 2011, i took the car to the dealership because the airbag light came on.dealer found that the occupancy sensor in passengers seat was defective.i just bought my 2007 hyundai sonata march 29, 2011 just 3 months.according to technician that diagnose the car, nothing was done by me or my passengers to set off the sensor light.it remains on.technician said it will cost approximately $900 to replace. If it is not replaced, car can not pass inspection.research showed numerous amount of vehicles with same problem.nothing has been done to correct this problem.hyundai should place a recall on this part.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving 10 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle.none of the air bags deployed.the vehicle was unable to be driven.the contact was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash; however, two occupants were injured.there was no maintenance or service performed on the air bags.a police report was filed.the failure mileage was 29,000.the consumer stated he was involved in 2 accidents and the airbags did not deploy either time. The second accident totaled the vehicle.updated 08/22/08
My 2007 hyundai sonata passenger side airbag sensor does not properly activate the airbag when my girlfriend (5'6", 115 lbs) sits on the seat.turning on and off the car multiple times will usually make the sensor activate.in the last several months the airbag has been disarming while traveling (hitting bumps especially seems to make the airbag get disarmed).this makes me wonder what would happen to the airbag sensor if i needed to swerve and/or break in an attempt to avoid and accident, and ended up getting into the accident anyhow.it seems likely the passenger side airbag would deactivate under these conditions.furthermore, the sensor sensitivity appears to vary greatly from one 2007 sonata to another one.when my sonata was in the shop for maintenance, i rented another 2007 sonata (same model and same options), and the passenger side airbag sensed my girlfriend's presence just fine. Hyundai has also been extremely uncooperative.after returning the car multiple times to the authorized dealer, and calling hyundai usa directly multiple times, i stopped receiving return calls.after threatening legal action via a demand letter, hyundai is at least talking to me again though they seem to have no capability to fix the problem.after doing some web searches, it is clear that many other folks are having similar problems with hyundai elantras and sonatas.
Regarding 2007 hyundai sonata. The passenger automatic air bag system doesn't work properly. Hyundai calls this system occupant classification system, this system should turn off the passenger side air bag if the passenger is a child and weights less than 110 pounds (per hyundai hotline). My son is eight years old and 75 pounds in weight. When he sits in the front seat the advance air bag system turns off the air bag about 10% of the time. I went to the dealer for repairs they confirmed my concern but they had my son sit in a 2008 sonata and it did the same thing. They are saying that this is normal but they have contacted the hyundai rep.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the passenger side air bag light illuminated, which indicated that it was off when the passenger seat was occupied.the failure occurred intermittently.the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure.no repairs were made.the failure mileage was 21 and current mileage was 26,514.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that whenever his 120 lb wife sits in the front passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates intermittently.this means that the air bag is off and she isnot protected.the dealer has been notified and is aware of the failure.the contact is awaiting a response from the regional manager.the current mileage was 3,600 and failure mileage was 21.
2007 hyundai sonata front passenger air bag sensor light fails to shut off when passenger is sitting there.problem reluctantly resolved and the seat wasreportedly replaced.the condition has returned with the new seat.wife weighs 125 pounds.i have photo's of light on for at least 10 minutes.
The contact's spouse owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.whenever the contact's spouse sits in the passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag was working normally.the current mileage is 8,900 and failure mileage was 1.updated 01-29-08.the consumer believed the sensor was bad and the dealer would not replace it.updated
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata gls.the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates each time the passenger seat is occupied.the occupant in the passenger seat is 4'9 and weighs 135 lbs., but when someone else is seated in the seat, it works fine.the dealer found no failures with the vehicle other than the driver.the vehicle has been to three dealers.the vehicle was once shipped to another state to have the recall repaired, but the air bag light continues to illuminate.the failure mileage was 173,170 and the current mileage was unknown.updated 09/01/09
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the passenger side air bag light illuminates at random whenever the contact's wife is seated in the front passenger seat.she weighs 105 lbs.the dealer was unable to make any repairs and could not inform the contact of what the weight requirement was for his vehicle.the failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased.the failure was noticed while driving 20 mph.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 3,062.updated 11/26/07
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata.the airbag light illuminated when a person small in stature sits in the passenger seat.the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 23,000.
The "passenger front air bag" light does not turn off when my wife, who weighs 123lbs, rides in front passenger side.this means that the front air bags are not activated.went to dealer for service & was informed that this was within factory specifications. Spoke to hyundai hq & was informed that specifications should be 80lbs.we have an initial appointment for 9/18 to meet with a company service rep, which we can not meet (we will be up north visiting g'kids)advised to make appointment after our return late september, which appointment would be in october.in the mean time i guess we are to drive extra carefully.if this happened to us there must be many more out there.this is potentially a very dangerous situation & no one from the company or dealer seems to be concerned, when i want this taken care of immediately.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.when someone who 125 pounds was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag sensor would not register that the seat was occupied.the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash.the dealer and manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The current mileage is 22,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 05/13/08. *ljan exhaust shield had to be ordered due to a rattle coming from the front end of the vehicle. The truck did not open from the switch on the drivers side. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. Updated 05/13/08.
Airbag light stays on dimly when passenger(over 120lbs) is seated. This happens at will not all the time. We can make it turn off by stoppingthe vehicle and getting out of the car and reentering. We areconcerned that the airbag will be inoperative if the indicator is lit. We called the dealer and have are not reassured that this isn't a real problem. Scheduled again for a dealer check.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminates when his wife is seated.she weighs over 80 lbs.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the passenger seat, however, the failure persists.the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 5,000.updated 12-12-07.the consumer stated the passenger air bag light should be off when the seat is occupied. Updated
2007 hyundai sonata with passenger side air bags concerns about the air bags not being activated when the passenger seat is occupied.**ccupdated 04/04/07
Passenger airbag light stayed on ( i should say was off ) even when daughter who weighs 110lbs sat in the seat. This began at 2,000 miles. Took to dealer they said they did not see a problem and never fixed .. Mileage now 3,200 and still does it at random.
2007 hyundai sonata.passenger airbag light stays on while my wife is sitting in front passenger seat.this means that the airbag is not activated & in the event of an accident the airbags will not deploy.we have had the front cushion replaced in nov 2007 but the problem have returned.this is an intermittent problem.we have photo's of the light on & passenger seat occupied.company so far is sending me to the dealer but unless the light is on while we are there they won't do anything.
I have noticed an unusual percentage of hyundai sonatas with the high visibility brakes lights that do not operate. I checked into having it repaired and the estimate was very expensive. I wondered if this was a manufacturing defect since access to the light is so difficult. I was curious if other complaints had been filed and if anything can be done.
Esc off button randomly turns on and stays on but my brakes are working fine and everything is working fine.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata 3.3i have had issues with the cars lights shutting off for years.i have mentioned it when i brought the car in for other recalls and issues under warranty and it was ignored.after much reading i have found that many of these cars are having issues that people have posted about.this doesnt include the many like myself that have not gone to the internet and asked or complained.i can not get my lights in my car to shut off on auto or manually.it is in the electrical fuse system.i have to lay down on my floor of drivers side and reach up and pull out the electrial plug that goes into the box to get the lights off...this is unacceptable and hyundai turns their cheek to this issue.i think it is a fire and electrical hazard.the part costs over 500.00 and then to get someone to put it in.it has been faulty for years and many other hyundais have the same issue.please research and make this a recall!!!it is totally unacceptable!!also my other lights in the car illuminate on and off as you drive, they arent always on.its really terrible and also not to mention the faulty brakes in the rear left caliper, another thing overlooked by hyundai.
For the second time, i have had oil leaking out of the valve cover or timing belt cover onto the alternator. So much so, that the alternator becomes soaked and "shorts out" according to a hyundai dealer. Mechanics who have repaired this all agree that this is a hazard and public safety issue. "fire risk" and "sudden complete loss of control at highway speeds" were both mentioned. Hyundai states that my vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage and says that there is no recall for this problem despite the obvious risks that their mechanics and other mechanics mention. After very little effort in researching this problem on the internet, it immediately became obvious that this is a common recall for hyundai concerning this engine(3.3l v6). The recalls name other hyundai products but for some reason skip my vehicle even though two reps at hyundai customer service state that "you are describing the exact same problem". We have spent close to $1000 on this one issue in the last year. It nearly caused my wife to be stranded on the interstate 10hrs from home. And hyundai admits that it is an issue but because my vin is not listed, they refuse to help fix or refund any thing that has already been spent on this manufacture defect. Again, i emphasize that this is a public safety hazard that needs to be addressed. Despite recent repair, this problem still continues. The vehicle was traveling at 70mph each time this issue occurred. I have records of repair from independent mechanics and statement from hyundai stating this problem. This occurred at 118,000 and 132,000 miles. It seems like it occurred prior to this as well(looking for records).
Airbag on the passage side won't go off, seatbelt get stuck at time, paint peeling off the body back ,side and top and the window on the passage side won't go down
The esc off light goes on sometimes when driving and pushing the button doesn't do anything. My passenger air bag light flashes even when no one's sitting on the seat.
Alarm keep beeping
We were driving highway speed when all of a sudden the cars check engine light, esc light came on while in the middle of traffic and the motor completely shut off causing no steering or any control of the vehicle, was able to coast to the side of the road and tried restarting the car with no luck. Called the dealership immediately and they stated it had done that to the previous owner but was not warranted to be fixed, but yet we only purchased this car 6 months ago. Sat on the side of the road trying to figure out what to do, when the tow truck came by and scanned in which i got the following codes: p2106,p1295,p2135. Its a sensor on the accelerator pedal and causes the car to shut off immediately because it cant respond to the throttle body. This is very dangerous as we could have been rearended and seriously injured. Please contact asap!!!!!!
2007 sonata with 37,000 miles.check engine light and esc light come on and car goes into limp mode.extremely unsafe.happens randomly.have to pull over because car won't accelerate.car needs to be shut off and turned back on.code p2135 and p2106.
Numerous issues from almost day one with this car.1) within less than a month after purchase of this vehicle, passenger airbag light was coming on even with someone weighing well over 100 lbs in seat. Dealership brushed it off as 'someone sitting in the seat incorrectly'.the light stayed on for so long, with the dealerships refusing to do anything, that we feel it eventually burned out.2) engine light came on very early in ownership as well and dealerships refused to resolve. Had to have fuel system replaced at one point because car completely died while driving with plenty of fuel.3) replace headlamps, brake lamps, and tag lamps on a regular basis. On at least a monthly basis we are replacing 1 or 2 lights. We've been pulled over numerous times because a light has failed.4) driver door automatic lock no longer works.5) airbag light on driver side came on around 2013 or 2014 and remains on.6) passenger side visor doesn't stay up when not in use. Driver side visor is starting to do the same.7) passenger seat belt light constantly flashes even when seat is empty.
I received a letter from hyundai that my car was under recall (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated) & urged me to visit the dealer if ocs light was on. Hence i took it to the dealership based on this safety recall notice.they checked the system and the front passenger seat and said there was no problem and that my system was fine.less than 1 month later the red airbag light appeared on my dash board intermittently for about a week before it came on and stayed on permanently.i returned to the dealer to have them run a system check and was informed that the issue was a sensor was triggered due to a faulty passenger seat belt assembly and needed to be replaced at the cost of approximately $400!!! i informed the dealer that the airbag light did not come on until after they supposedly worked on or checked the airbag system due to the recall in the 1st place.i was told that this had nothing to do with the recall issue and that i would have to pay at my expense because it was not covered by warranty. Because i did not have $400 just laying around to spend, the problem has not been fixed yet and now my vehicle has failed the safety inspection due to the airbag issue!!! if hyundai has a manufacturing defect should it not be their responsibility to inspect it to see if the recall is applicable instead of charging the customer for it? secondly, if this investigation proves that hyundai has installed defective safety equipment in these vehicles across the board, shouldn't every customer who had to pay out of pocket expense to have the seat belts replaced be fully reimbursed?
My valve cover gasket leaked oil onto the alternator and caused it to fail prematurely.my research has uncovered many hyundai vehicles having recalls with the same engine specs but sonata is not covered.why is this?why are so many consumers paying for this problem on the sonata when other hyundai vehicle (santa fe; veracruz) having identical engine setups are being recalled?i realize my sonata is almost 10 years old but shouldn't it still be a consideration?
I first noticed the valve cover gasket leaking onto the alternator at about 121,000 miles and at 140.000 miles i had the valve cover gasket replaced, thermostat, intake plennom gasket also. And had the alternator replaced after it failed because of the oil leaking onto it at 156,092. Luckily i just drove by my mechanics garageat about 50 mph and about a mile passed his garage the car started to buck and stall and all the dash board lights were flashing along with the cd turning on and off along with the seat belt light which was flashing on and off when it was buckled for about 1 month prior to this failure. I actually made it to his garage before it shut down in his parking lot.
I bought this car used last september.when the weather turned very warm one day i put in the key to start the car, and the key wouldn't start. I looked in the book that came with the car, and it said to jiggle the steering wheel and then turn the key. This happened in my garage. I called the dealer where i bought the car. He actually came to my house and we both tried everything and we couldn't get thekey to turn. I kept at it. I dis-engaged it out of park into neutral and tried moving the car. After what seemed like an hours or two, i tried it again, and finally the key turned. I called hyundai in medford, oregon, and they said they didn't have any idea as to why the key wouldn't turn. Great service!! now it seems whenever it gets really hot it does this often. I have gotten stranded so many time and have had others help me. My insurance towing service guy called me after i got stuck at the grocery market, and explained this was a security lock, and to make sure i had the wheels turned straight, and to just jerk the steering wheel left, and the key should un-lock. I am beginning to think this may be why the prior owner sold this car. I am 69 years old, and i am afraid at some point i will be off with no-one around to help me. Is this a common problem with this model? when i researched this on line, it seems to be a glitch with this 2007 model. Please help me with a solution. I can not afford to buy another car. I am on a fixed income. Thank you.
I am reporting this because i see other models with the same engine having the same problem.my valve cover gasket leaked oil onto the alternator and caused it to fail prematurely.this has happened in april of 2014 and has now happened again in june of 2015.other models utilizing the same engine have been recalled due to this problem.will this model be recalled?
Addendum to initial complaint 11-15-13nhtsa id# 10552462perhaps i did not communicate in detail,my concern was not replacing the fuel pump,it was the fire hazard that was alarming-it was the electrical connectormodule,top of the fuel pump,it burnt into the f/p and could have ignited,the service mechanic was shocked that i did not have a fire,i was told that anothermanufacturer had the same problem and put recalls on their vehicles due to thisfire hazard..... My intention was to bring attention to the safetydepartmentto prevent other vehicle ownersfrom thispossiblefire hazard.
Takara recall . Around june of 2019 my hyundai sonata started messing up it started with the fuel pump then fuses and also the battery light stays dim on the dash today the break lights and dash light wouldnt go on
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and the brake lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v122000 (services brakes, hydraulic) and 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact's spouse owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while attempting to start the vehicle, the key turned in the ignition, but the vehicle would not start.the vehicle was towed to the dealer three times regarding this failure.the first time the battery was replaced and the second time parts of the dashboard were replaced.the failure still persists.the vehicle is presently with the dealer for a diagnosis.the current mileage was 940 and failure mileage was 100. Updated 03/06/08.*ljthe power seat switch was replaced.
The air bag warning light appears on the dashboard cluster and does not go out. I brought it to the dealer (hardin hyundai, anaheim, ca) to have it reset but it has reappeared. They said they cannot identify the source of the problem from a diagnostic reading and do not know what the effects of the warning.
Esc off light contines to come on and off intermittently. Also the transmission locks into park and wont release the transmission to go into drive without pushing the shift lock release button. Then once in drive you have to push the button again to put the car back into park.
Dealer found codes b1706 and b1102 present. Dealer tech stated driver seat belt buckle needs replacing, with an estimated cost of $344.56. The srs module is not allowing codes to be reset, needs replacing also, with an estimated cost of $1,004.00. I see nhtsa has just started investigating the b1706 code -- my understanding from reading the other complaints is that a short circuit is causing the error code, and replacing the seat belt assembly is not permanently fixing the problem for most owners. Most owners mention repeat bills of about $350, but a few of the complaints mention much higher repair estimates, over $1,000. I suspect these estimates include replacement of the srs module, like my estimate did. Nhtsa should consider whether there is also a rash of srs module failures due to the same short circuit. My b1102 code, indicating a high-voltage error, could also be more common and could also be caused by the same short circuit.
Vehicle was taken to hyundai because the airbag light was illuminated, and the passenger seat belt reminder light would blink when no one was in the seat. After a diagnostic test, the dealership advised this was due to a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat, that was part of the actual seat. The replacement seat cushion was going to cost upwards of $1200, with the installed price of over $1500! after looking at the nhtsa complaints, i saw i am not the only one who has had this problem. A quick google search also showed a plethora of other complaints in regards to this issue. There is obviously a major issue with the sensors/airbag/seat belt system in these vehicles, and i am hoping a recall will be issued. Hyundai could not tell me if this issue would affect my airbag system or not. Thank you.
When i turn the vehicle / lights off, open the door and leave, the parking lights of this vehicle stay on. The car battery has died several times because of this problem.
I purchased the hyundai sonata in 2007 brand new. In 2009-2010 i started having a problem where the key will not turn over. I was stuck at work for 4 hours trying to turn the key. I had to pay to have it towed to the dealer. They said the ignition switch had fell back and needed to be replaced. It is now 2014 and i am having the same problem and my key will not turn over. I googled the problem and so many people are having this issue. I work nights and when i got off work last night my key would not turn over, and i tried for 2 hours. I had to leave my car there. I think this should be a recall issue because drivers should not be forced to pay $200-325 every couple of years for a problem that should not exist. The companies says to turn the wheel and then turn the key, but sometimes that does not work. It says nothing about this is the drivers guide, and i learning that so many people are having this issue. I saw a video on youtube where a man was teaching people how to start the car when this happens.
One morning on my way to work, i placed the key in the ignition switch and tried to start the vehicle, but it would not start. I turned the key over several times and it finally started up. This happened on several different occasions whether i was at home, work, or anywhere in public. I thought it was the starter based on my experience with other vehicles and i was going to have it replaced. Then i started having issues getting into the car. I would try to unlock the driver's door with the key and it would not unlock the first time. I would have to unlock it again (essentially unlocking all of the doors) and then they would lock. I also started having issues locking the car doors from inside the car. I would press the lock switch on the driver's door and all of the doors would lock except for the driver's door. It only locks if i manually push the lock switch.i decided to research the issue so i went and read some online discussion boards. There were hundreds of people who had the same issue and i figured that perhaps it was a bad sensor so i took the car to a hyundai dealer. I asked them to diagnose the problem and they came back and said that the electrical system needed to be replaced. They told me that eventually i would not be able to use the key and that i might not be able to get in the car or start it again because of this issue.on a separate issue, whenever it rains water gets in the trunk gate. When i lift the trunk gate up water comes running down into the trunk. I have had to lift it up one quarter, then half way, then three quarters way allowing water to run down along the track and out of the trunk gate. If i am luck only a handful of water ever makes it into the trunk.
A child was seated in a car seat while window was partially lowered , the window was raised and crushed child's fingers.
The car started with various electrical problems so i took it into the dealership to be repaired.after 3 fuse boxes it was fixed but they blew the windshield washer motor. Due to a move i wasn't able to have it repaired at that time.the brake lights first the drivers side now the passenger side are scorched and brake lights bulbs last only about 6 months. These were replaced due to a recall but have again scorched since.now the driver side air bag light is on in the dash. No results yet for repair since my appointment isn't until monday.
Airbag light in instrument cluster is illuminated - diagnostic test revealed belt buckle sensor is not functioning.
While driving the esc off light comes on and the brake lights stay on while driving.
Valve cover leaks onto alternator, can cause sudden power loss and premature alternator failure. I've been researching this issue and other people have had this exact thing happen. Apparently once you get the valve cover gasket fixed, it will fail again in another year or so. There is a defect either in the gasket or the valve cover mating surface. Currently my car is only at the stage of oil leaking from cover gasket and getting onto the alternator. No further failure has happened yet. My car has 67,000 miles.
The car was making a noise when i started it.the noises got worse as i drove to work. Then the car died twice while in route on the interstate.the oil light came on. The heat gauge was normal. I notices smoke in the rear view mirror. I turned on the hazard flashers and began to get to the shoulder of the road. When i stopped the smoke got worse. I called work. The dotd roadside assistance showed up. I got out of the car and walked back toward him.he asked where my purse was. I turned back to the car and noticed flames coming from under the hood.he got my valuables out of the car, called the fire department and police. The flames were several feet high by the time they got the fire out.i called a tow truck. A fellow worker came and took me to work.
My air bag light has been on for over a year.come to find out my air bag control module is faulty.an ase certified mechanic gracefully checked my air bag codes for free.this is now putting my life and anyone riding with me in danger seeing as none of my air bags will deploy.according to several forums i've seen, this is not a new problem.hyundai needs to send out a recall on something that should never fail.my vehicle has never been in a collision.
When i exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which i have jad to chargr my battery due yo this.so er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box.so in order fpr this problem to be fixed i am told i have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time i exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled.2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.
My title was stolen and my ex boyfriend wrecked my car
April 3, 2018: two years ago we replaced the alternator in our car. Suddenly we are having issues with the battery light and seat belt warning lights coming on and off or staying on. We went online to see if there were complaints or issues of the same kind. We find that others have complained with the oil valve and alternator problem as well as the indicator lights coming on and off or staying on. So we took the alternator out and returned it because thankfully it was still under warranty. Therefore, this is now the third alternator for our car. However, if this is an ongoing problem, we want to be part of documented cases with the same issue. As of today, the car is running fine with the newest alternator. Our frustration is with the fact that this is the second one in two years to have to be replaced because of whatever reason. Thanks...
When there is moisture in the air, my car battery and seat belt warning lights come on.i lose my power steering, my wipers go very slow and a belt starts to squeal.also, after about 30 minutes, the radio stops working and all indicator lights come on.when it is raining, i am unable to use my defrost or air conditioning as well.
Several times i have had the alternator and battery fail shortly after and during a rain fall. When it rains the electrical system starts given problems by turning lights off both outside and cluster panel lights, it also starts giving warning light failures such as abs, esc and the hazard lights will not function during this time of failure making it very dangerous to be run into in the dark of the night. The dealer is useless as all they do is put the vin # in their computer and say there is no recall nor know problems as these problems and it is working fine after the alternator is replaced. The car was bought used and in less 10 months the car has had 3 alternators and 2 batteries and the problem has not been resolved.
Recently i took my car into the hyundai dealership for an oil change.the next day my air bag light came on and will not turn off.i have also had this problem with the tpms light.the dealership hooked my car up to diagnostics for the tpms light and said they fixed it.however couple days later the light came back on.they want to charge every time just to look at it when they already looked at the tpms light.i am afraid the same thing is going to happen with the airbag light.they want a $100 to look at it when they should already know sonata has had several if not hundreds of complaints about this exact issue.
We purchased the car in 2007 and at first it was good but for the last year or so the ignition keeps locking, when you put the key in. It will not unlock the steering column to start the engine.
My husband notice the passenger airbag light was coming on and going off as we were going down the highway at around 20,000 miles.this happened many times for both my husband and myself.i brought the car into 2 different dealers and was told they can't duplicate the problem.since we didn't notice it happening until we were going down the highway for at least a half hour, i wasn't surprised that it didn't happen while test driving it at slower speeds in town.since it didn't happen for the dealers, and the abs light in the instrument panel didn't come on when it happened, there was nothing they could do.now that the vehicle is out of warranty at 66,000 miles, both the passenger abs light and the instrument light have come on and won't go out.i also noticed that the passenger seatbelt light was flashing when my husband had his seatbelt on and buckled.i am bringing it to the dealership to see if this will be fixed under warranty but am sure they will say it's not covered and will cost me.
Same problem as described in 14v415000 hyundai veracruz recall. While driving the esc warning light on, then intermittent battery + seat belt indicating alternator failure, caused by leaking valve cover.can cause sudden failure.this defect is not isolated to the veracruz and perhaps the recall should be broadened
My brake lights no longer function.my "esc off" light and check engine light appeared.i had a mechanic scan my car regarding the aforementioned issues and the code that displayed was "p0504".after researching this code i have discovered: the engine control module (ecm) has detected a fault in correlation between the two brake switch circuits.this very problem has resulted a massive recall for hyundai & kia vehicles.unfortunately, my vehicle is not eligible for the recall according to the vin look up for this recall campaign (110).i should not have to pay out of pocket for this manufacturer defect!!!
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the occupant classification system became disabled when an adult was seated on the front passenger side seat. The front passenger air bag light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air bag light illuminated, shutting off all air bags within the vehicle. The vehicle was service under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). However, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
There is problem with the ignition.if i take my key out the mechanism locks, the steering wheel locks and i can't get the car started again.i have been stranded several times and have started leaving the key in the ignition all the time.i know that i am not the only one having this problemi took it to the dealership and they said the mechanism has gone bad and i would have to pay to have it replaced because it's not covered under the warranty.that means having 2 different keys for the car.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.when someone who 125 pounds was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag sensor would not register that the seat was occupied.the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash.the dealer and manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The current mileage is 22,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 05/13/08. *ljan exhaust shield had to be ordered due to a rattle coming from the front end of the vehicle. The truck did not open from the switch on the drivers side. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. Updated 05/13/08.
Air bag warning light problem.2007 hyundai sonata se v6air bag light came on at 6500 miles and wouldn't go off. Updated 01-10-08. The interior wiring harness had to be replaced. The part was covered under warranty. Updated 01/08/08.
"esc off" light turns on after engine startup, or driving a few miles. It fixes itself when engine is turned off, then turned on again. Esc on/off switch has no effect on the light. It occurs for a number of times a day. It would be unsafe if esc is truly turned off when we need it. I had the same problem fixed in a previous recall. It came back a few years later.
Esc randomly turns off and cannot be turned back on until the vehicle is turned off then restarted.this occurs while driving on the highway, side streets and stopped in traffic.this has been happening for the last year .
My brake lights no longer function.my "esc off" light and check engine light appeared.i had a mechanic scan my car regarding the aforementioned issues and the code that displayed was "p0504".after researching this code i have discovered: the engine control module (ecm) has detected a fault in correlation between the two brake switch circuits.this very problem has resulted a massive recall for hyundai & kia vehicles.unfortunately, my vehicle is not eligible for the recall according to the vin look up for this recall campaign (110).i should not have to pay out of pocket for this manufacturer defect!!!
My esc light comes on intermittently.it does not turn off when i press the esc button on and off but it does extinguish when i shut off the car and then restart.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the esc and the engine warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
He contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the electronic stability sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2007 sonata with 37,000 miles.check engine light and esc light come on and car goes into limp mode.extremely unsafe.happens randomly.have to pull over because car won't accelerate.car needs to be shut off and turned back on.code p2135 and p2106.
The esc deactivates itself and the light comes on while you are driving and will not activate itself until the auto is turned off and restarted.because the esc turns itself off it probably could cause the auto to skid out of control.reading about this on the internet it seems that many people experience this dangerous malfunction which should be repaired by the manufacturer.
The esc lights comes on from time to time. The dealership didn't find anything from. Checking to see if there some kind of recall for this issue
2007 hyundai sonata 3.3l failure of the throttle sensor and computer programming caused the vehicle to stop accelerating. The engine malfunction light and esc off light came on. The vehicle was being operated at 65 mph in very busy morning traffic when this occurred, putting the two occupants in a potentially extremely hazardous situation. The vehicle was on an inside lane behind a heavy truck and beside another heavy truck when the vehicle would not accelerate and went to idle. This occurred on i-84 in the boise, id corridor. The vehicle was towed to the local hyundai dealer via hyundai roadside assistance. There was no advance indication that the vehicle had any mechanical issues. This incident could have caused a potentially fatal accident.
Esc it's on and will not turn off.i found a few blogs indicating a recall because of this issue.
I was just driving to work and the esc off light came on, the only way i have been able to get it to go off is to restart the car. One of the times i had trouble getting the car in to park but after playing around with the brake pedal it final allowed me to shift. It has been happening randomly, i had it check for error codes and nothing could be found.
Esc off light comes on and the brake lights stop functioning/lighting when brake pedal is pressed.
While driving the esc off light comes on and the brake lights stay on while driving.
Esc off light contines to come on and off intermittently. Also the transmission locks into park and wont release the transmission to go into drive without pushing the shift lock release button. Then once in drive you have to push the button again to put the car back into park.
The esc off indicator light will appear on the dash and stay on steadily. When this happens, the engine will remain on, but will not accelerate. No amount of pressing the gas pedal will get the car to accelerate. This happens during normal weather and road conditions without warning. This has happened while driving through intersections and while driving on the highway at 75 mph in the left lane, causing a traffic jam and me having to cross over 4 lanes of traffic with no engine power to get to the right shoulder. There were no adverse road or weather conditions when this occurred. This is completely dangerous. I have a 2007 hyundai sonata se 3.3l v6. I believe this to be an issue of a faulty electronic stability control system. This has occurred multiple times but the incident where i was on the highway on sunday march 11th 2018 was by far the most dangerous occurrence. The only way the car will accelerate is on ence the esc off light indicator is no longer lit on the dash. And the only way i am sometimes able to get this light to turn off, is by disconnecting the negative cable from the battery for 20 minutes to an hour or so.
Esc light comes on indicating the esc system is inoperable. This is usually preceded by the feeling that the brakes are being applied without my pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle feels sluggish following the illumination of the esc light. This is an intermittent problem.
The esc light comes on intermittently. I noted nhtsa reference #09v122000.
A lot of times that i am driving, either pulling off or when im at a slow rate of speed and push gas to gain more speed (as if going around turn), the esc light will come on and my car will shake as it idles. The gas pedal stops working when this ,light comes on and when i push on the brakes, they are hard. As my car comes to a complete stop, it shakes the entire time. Then when i turn my car off, it sometimes goes away but it sometimes stays on and my car won't move. But it happens a lot and i don't know what to do. I always have to pull off the road and restart it. It happens in the middle of intersections and one time getting onto the interstate. Being a female and having this problem at night is scary. It started about two months ago and has been doing it a lot within the past two weeks.
Takata recall. My car has a manufacturing defects like the esc and the airbag signs are on. So i want it to be recalled. Thank you. Hyundai sonata 2007
Takata recall. On various occasions the esc light comes on occasionally while car is in motion and causes car to apply brakes on its own.
"tanaka recall " this has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have taken it for service several times , and they did not find anything wrong (now that i see others have had this issue, i plan on scheduling service again). I have had to replace upper control arms on both sides in front due to the squirting sound evertime i go over hole or speed bump and the passenger side is slowly hanging. I too had issues with the esc and jerking and pulling not long after i purchased the car, but those issues weren't addressed or fixed by the mechanic. (after many trips to the shop & several accidents later) my hyundai sonata 2007 needs help.
My air bag has been on now for 2 months and like another complaints i was told that i could bring it and pay 85 dollars for them to run a test to see what was wrong.i took it in for the recall about the seat belt where they had to ship it to ca. If you know that you have had problems with your air bag system wouldn't it be good customer service to check it for free. My esc light will come on at least once or twice a month. I'm not sure what causes that problem to happen.i have a concern about the paint flaking off. I have read on other sites and spoke to several body shops about this concern. The body shops state that the problem lies with the primer not holding the paint. I've already had to have the roof repainted and now my trunk is down to bare primer. I don't feel that i should have to pay for another repair bill for something that happened at the factory. I'm just wondering if anyone else has complained about this?
I bought my car about a week ago, this morning i turned the car on and the esc off light came on.i looked online for what the light meant and i saw that there may have been a recall on my model and year.i filled my gas tank half way and the light went off.i started it again a little bit ago and the light is back again.
The light keeps coming on while driving.
As i am driving normally, the esc off light comes on after a few minutes of driving and remains lit until i shut the car off.
The esc off light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. The esc button indicator light is not illuminated. If i shut the car off and re start, the dash light goes out sometimes.so far, this occurs while driving in traffic at highway speeds.
Esc light keeps coming on intermittently while driving.i used to be able to turn the car off and then back on and the light would stay off.now, i turn the car on and off then back on again and the light comes back on with no way to turn it off.
The "esc off" light comes on while driving the vehicle. Pressing the "esc off" button on the dashboard has no effect and i do not know if the esc is actually disabled or if the warning is illuminated in error. Restarting the car causes the warning light to go off, but it sometimes comes back on shortly after. I believe there have been recalls on other hyundai models for similar issues, but not for the 2007 sonata.
Takara recall . Around june of 2019 my hyundai sonata started messing up it started with the fuel pump then fuses and also the battery light stays dim on the dash today the break lights and dash light wouldnt go on
I recently read an article about the nhtsa investigating sonata faulty rear control arms that affect the electronic stability control. On occasion, my sonata will light up the electronic stability control disabled dashboard indicator.the electronic stability control will indicate that it's off for a few miles of driving and then the disabled light will turn off and i am presuming that the electronic stability control is back on.i have not felt any difference in the driving when stability control becomes disabled, but that very well could be because i usually asee the indicator light up (on the occasions that it happens) in the morning after starting the engine and driving slowly through the neighborhood to exit. After driving at speeds of about 40 for a few miles, the disabled indicator disappears.total times issue occurred: about 10 or less since first occurrence mid 2012.
While driving, my electronic stability control light on the dash will randomly come on. The only way to get it to turn off is to restart the car. Related to this, the brake lights have not illuminated and the car has refused to be set into park when the esc light is illuminated. This happens always while the vehicle is in motion, and the esc light will not turn out (even if the esc button is pressed) unless the car is turned off.
During a snow storm, i was attempting to make a stop. My brakes would not engage (as if something was keeping the brake shoes from engaging onto the wheel). There also was a loud clatter. I disengaged my electronic stability control and was only then able to apply the brakes.today i took my vehicle in for service and was told that the stop switch needed to be replaced. I saw hyundai had a recall nhtsa campaign #: 09v-122 which was published april 15, 2009. . according to my vin history, my stop lamp switch had been previously replaced on 4/4/09 by malone hyundai. I contacted hyundai corporation and asked if perhaps my stop switch, since being replaced before the recall, might have been replaced with also a defective stop switch. The case manager told me that the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty on parts was 5 years, 60,000 miles from the time the vehicle was first driven new off the lot and hyundai would not replace my defective stop switch unless i took the vehicle to a certified hyundai dealership and they could certify that my switch was installed incorrectly.on safercar.gov, you have several documents published related to this recall. In the document entitled "owner notification letter", page 2 which is a notification to hyundai dealership & service managers dated 6/24/2009, paragraph 5 says: "all hyundai dealers will be shipped a supply of stop lamp switches..." which implies all existing stock of these switches were potentially defective!your assistance is greatly appreciated in getting hyundai to take responsibility for this defect!
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past few months.i've looked online and saw that this is a common complaint for hyundai's.also, my esc light goes on and sometimes stays on.again another complaint with this car.both are safety issues that seem to be negligent on the manufactures part. With the number of complaints that have been logged this should be a safety recall issue that hyundai should be responsible for.
Car stop accelerating in the citystreet in motion.
The electronic stability control (esc) light off will appear and disappear from the dashboard.
Rear control arm bkoke off causing steering danger
My esc light comes on indicating that the esc is off while vehicle is moving and at times right after i start the vehicle prior to moving. I have pressed the button during those times and it does nothing. At times it will be lite for a day or two then it goes off. There can be a month or so or days in between each occurrence.. It comes on randomly, during normal driving conditions or sometimes when i drive on a bumpy road and of course during wet conditions. I have seen that there was a recall on 2007-2008 for this same problem, i did not receive a recall as of this date. Please advice me as to what i need to do to have this taking care of. Thank you for your time.
The "esc off" indicator light illuminates randomly and cannot be turned off using the interior button that is designed to do so.looking at similar complaints and issues, it appears that this is likely caused by a malfunction in the stop lamp switch assembly that has been recalled for other vehicles in the make/model/year.please extend this recall to include my vehicle.
My esc off light only comes on at night when i start my car and drive. My brake lights stay on and will not go off unless i shut my car off. I also feel the brake pedal pulling at times when this light is on. It is a big hazzard to me, especially when i have my daughter with me because noone knows when your stopping because the lights wont go off. I refuse to pay for something out of pocket when its a manufacturer problem. I called dealerships and they wont do nothing for it unless they have a statement for it or recall notice. Ive seen alot of people having problems with this, not only myself. This issue needs to be fixed immediately.
The esc off dashboard warning light is on and the brake lights are not working correctly.
On june 2, 2008 the esc (electronic stability control) light on the dash indicated the esc was not engaged. It went off after i stopped the car and restarted. The light came on 2 more times in the next 4 days. On june 6, i was making a "y" turn on a residential street and the shift would not move out of drive. Having read the owner's manual previously, i popped the button on top of the shift console and pushed the button with my knife. I was able to get into reverse, but the shift locked down again keeping me from going into drive. I had to push the button. I brought the car to my dealer on june 16. The brake light switch was faulty and sticking causing the problem. Since i have only 8,456 miles on the car, warranty covered the repair.
2007 hyundai sonata se was recalled i think in 2008 for esc off light coming on while driving.has been re-occurring for the last month or so.after turning engine off, light goes out and then comes back on while the vehicle is in motion.pressing the esc switch has no affect.brake lights work normally.my concern is that if i have to brake to avoid a problem while on wet slippery roads (lots of rain in my area), the esc would be of no use.this is a design/manufacturing defect that is still present in my vehicle and hyundai should continue to fix this problem at their expense for the life of the vehicle.
Alarm keep beeping
The electronic stability control off warning is coming on frequently.
The esc off light comes on and pushing the on/off switch does not put it out.
Esc off light comes on periodically; cruise control not working.stop lamp switch replaced in 2010 but problem persists.dealer wants to charge fee to diagnose problem and additional charges to repair.should have part of recall.
While trying to park my 2007 hyundai sonata the automatic transmission shifter was stuck in drive and can only be moved into neutral. Leading up to this happening the esc light kept coming on and eventually stayed permanently on. I later found out that my break light was also off. I am able to move the shifter by pressing down the bypass. As it is in order to take the car out of park i have to press down the bypass. I have to do the same when going from drive to reverse or from reverse to drive. Break light still not working and esc light is on.
Oil leak from valve cover gasket dropped on alternator. Damage to alternator caused vehicle to shut off while going 60mph on an interstate. Multiple lights on the dash illuminated (including the engine and battery lights, the seat belt light started flashing), i lost power to the radio and the lights inside the car stopped working, quickly after these two issues started i lost the ability to accelerate (again, while going 60mph on an interstate). Verbatim text from complaint 14v415000 for the hyundai veracruz (including the model year 2007)- "an unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash." i believe that this recall should be expanded to other hyundai vehicles as there are a number of other complaints online for sonatas for multiple years, including 2007. My local dealership quoted me $1372.43 to replace the alternator, valve cover gasket, and battery (attached).
Rear cross member , not good , transmission , and engine oil pan podrido , air conditioner not to good , door handler problem ,,, etc
The engine failed with a bent rod in the engine.engine needs to be replaced.
Timing chain tensioner want it replaced
Hyundai replaced original engine that exploded with a rebuilt engine that suffered same fate while daughter was evacuating from hurricane irma on interstate 95
For the second time, i have had oil leaking out of the valve cover or timing belt cover onto the alternator. So much so, that the alternator becomes soaked and "shorts out" according to a hyundai dealer. Mechanics who have repaired this all agree that this is a hazard and public safety issue. "fire risk" and "sudden complete loss of control at highway speeds" were both mentioned. Hyundai states that my vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage and says that there is no recall for this problem despite the obvious risks that their mechanics and other mechanics mention. After very little effort in researching this problem on the internet, it immediately became obvious that this is a common recall for hyundai concerning this engine(3.3l v6). The recalls name other hyundai products but for some reason skip my vehicle even though two reps at hyundai customer service state that "you are describing the exact same problem". We have spent close to $1000 on this one issue in the last year. It nearly caused my wife to be stranded on the interstate 10hrs from home. And hyundai admits that it is an issue but because my vin is not listed, they refuse to help fix or refund any thing that has already been spent on this manufacture defect. Again, i emphasize that this is a public safety hazard that needs to be addressed. Despite recent repair, this problem still continues. The vehicle was traveling at 70mph each time this issue occurred. I have records of repair from independent mechanics and statement from hyundai stating this problem. This occurred at 118,000 and 132,000 miles. It seems like it occurred prior to this as well(looking for records).
Same problem as described in 14v415000 hyundai veracruz recall. While driving the esc warning light on, then intermittent battery + seat belt indicating alternator failure, caused by leaking valve cover.can cause sudden failure.this defect is not isolated to the veracruz and perhaps the recall should be broadened
The car was making a noise when i started it.the noises got worse as i drove to work. Then the car died twice while in route on the interstate.the oil light came on. The heat gauge was normal. I notices smoke in the rear view mirror. I turned on the hazard flashers and began to get to the shoulder of the road. When i stopped the smoke got worse. I called work. The dotd roadside assistance showed up. I got out of the car and walked back toward him.he asked where my purse was. I turned back to the car and noticed flames coming from under the hood.he got my valuables out of the car, called the fire department and police. The flames were several feet high by the time they got the fire out.i called a tow truck. A fellow worker came and took me to work.
My transmission went
I first noticed the valve cover gasket leaking onto the alternator at about 121,000 miles and at 140.000 miles i had the valve cover gasket replaced, thermostat, intake plennom gasket also. And had the alternator replaced after it failed because of the oil leaking onto it at 156,092. Luckily i just drove by my mechanics garageat about 50 mph and about a mile passed his garage the car started to buck and stall and all the dash board lights were flashing along with the cd turning on and off along with the seat belt light which was flashing on and off when it was buckled for about 1 month prior to this failure. I actually made it to his garage before it shut down in his parking lot.
1.the check engine lights continually goes on and stays on
On october 18, 2019 my fuel pump broke it happened at a plaza parked andthen on february 10, 2019 was involved in a car crash due to a ball joint from the front end passenger side. My ball joint broke and everything else detached it happened on the highway i was with my kids and thank god i didn't crash into a car but it was a very scary traumatic moment for all of us. I keep replacing the inner and outer tie rod, also the ball joint and now it makes sense why, it has to do with the control arm. I'm reporting this now because i looked into the safety recalls today and found so many my vehicle falls under these listings and i never received a letter stating the safety recalls to bring my car to the dealership. I have pictures taken when my car broke down, but don't have it available right now i can provide it afterwards and i had my car towed.
Engine makes a very loud noise and cannot be used.this car was very well maintained and just out of warranty.loud noise in cylinder and crank shaft.hyundai says engine needs to be replaced.this can happen to anyone who would be left stranded or in a bad situation.hyundai does acknowledge a problem, but so far no recall.
Driving on the freeway, i heard a clanking noise. It got very loud with acceleration. There were no indicator lights on, or over heating, smoke, or any signs of a problem other than the noise. I pulled off the freeway, and as i did so, the car died.long story short, (as this has now been a month of a nightmare) the mechanics at the hyundai dealership said it was very low on oil. I drove from san diego and was on my way to san antonio, so of course i made sure the oil was okay before i left. I had just paid my tags and had it smog checked and oil was checked and fine. Since speaking with many mechanics, i have found it is a well known fact that this engine is defected and has not been recalled yet because not enough people have filed formal complaints. The engine itself is more expensive thev-6! i've been told that the car runs fine, and all of a sudden dies because of a problem with the filter sucking up oil. The hyundai dealership changed my oil and my car turned back on, knocking, but on. I had another mechanic look at it, and he said there was no oil in it, so i know the filter is sucking it up. I only realized this problem after seeing many many people complaining on cars.com chat boards, of the same exact thing happening to them, and from hearing about it from different mechanics i've spoke with. The last mechanic i spoke with at aamco, called hyundai and they told him about the problem and why it has not yet been recalled. I only had 117,000mls on it. That may sound like alot to some, but i've owned many cars and they have all last much longer (a toyota @ 334,00). This problem has cost me my job i moved to san antonio for, as i am new to the area and cannot be financed et. And owe 4,000+ on my sonata still. Its cost me tons of money out of pocket, towing, mechanics, rentals etc. And physically made me ill. A new or rebuilt engine: 3,000-7,000!
At 107,000 miles the engine started ticking. I drove to the dealer and the first mechanic who listened - didn't even open the hood, just listened said "you need a new engine". Cost of engine replacement with labor was estimated $4000-$5000 which was more than the car was worth, so i drove it another 20,000+ miles with the ticking getting louder until one morning it blew a hole in the block on the freeway.i've heard of this with other people and there low mileage sonatas.seems to me hyundai is refusing to address the issue of a bad engine - this was a single owner 7 year old car with the original battery. Yep, the battery lasted longer than the engine!
We were driving highway speed when all of a sudden the cars check engine light, esc light came on while in the middle of traffic and the motor completely shut off causing no steering or any control of the vehicle, was able to coast to the side of the road and tried restarting the car with no luck. Called the dealership immediately and they stated it had done that to the previous owner but was not warranted to be fixed, but yet we only purchased this car 6 months ago. Sat on the side of the road trying to figure out what to do, when the tow truck came by and scanned in which i got the following codes: p2106,p1295,p2135. Its a sensor on the accelerator pedal and causes the car to shut off immediately because it cant respond to the throttle body. This is very dangerous as we could have been rearended and seriously injured. Please contact asap!!!!!!
Vehicle was in motion and engine began knocking.stopped driving it.removal of engine has shown that it has thrown a rod and spun the insert out of it.this has happened on other hyundai vehicles but the recall isn't going back far enough.
2007 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire and the contact noticed smoke underneath the dashboard. After exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed flames under the hood of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact called the fire department, but the fire extinguished on its own. There were no injuries. White water motors in west harrison, indiana was made aware of the fire and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 207,000.
The issue is the tensioner for the timing chain. The tensioner failed, causing a very expensive engine repair. There is a recall on the 6 cyl tensioner, but not the 4 cyl which i have. My research says the same tensioners were used for both engines. It failed at 169,000. It was stationary in a parking lot when it failed to start. It would turnover but would not catch. I have all the damaged parts saved by the mechanic. If i was driving when it failed, it would have not only blown the engine but most likely would have stopped my car on whatever road i was driving on, including an expressway.
I am reporting this because i see other models with the same engine having the same problem.my valve cover gasket leaked oil onto the alternator and caused it to fail prematurely.this has happened in april of 2014 and has now happened again in june of 2015.other models utilizing the same engine have been recalled due to this problem.will this model be recalled?
Vehicle in motion on freeway in rush hour traffic, speed varying from 0-30 mph. Engine spontaneously began making loud metallic knocking noise when accelerator was pressed. No engine warning light activated. Mechanic found no loss of oil pressure. Front end disassembly showed metal bits in the oil pan. Engine considered to be unsafe to drive due to threat of fire. Cause believed to be crankshaft bearings.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she heard rattling and tapping sounds. The vehicle loss motive power while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and informed that there was a rod knock and valve tap present and that the engine needed to be replaced. Kearny mesa hyundai (4797 convoy st, san diego, ca 92111) was contacted and informed that the vehicle had to be repaired out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,800.
Valve cover leaks onto alternator, can cause sudden power loss and premature alternator failure. I've been researching this issue and other people have had this exact thing happen. Apparently once you get the valve cover gasket fixed, it will fail again in another year or so. There is a defect either in the gasket or the valve cover mating surface. Currently my car is only at the stage of oil leaking from cover gasket and getting onto the alternator. No further failure has happened yet. My car has 67,000 miles.
This is totally dangerous i could've lost my life period i'm on freeway and my wheels just started sticking and my car was smelling like electricity or electrical fire so i go google of course and youtube low and behold recall on bad fuse boxes on theses particular cars
I had been driving on the turnpike for almost an hour when i started to hear a clicking noise. I was driving about 70 mph and pressed down on the accelerator. When i did so, there was a loud bang and suddenly, smoke filled under the hood and also came out the exhaust pipe. I also saw debris flew out from under the car, looking like it was coming from the tail pipe. I pulled over and opened the hood to find oil everywhere, more smoke flooding out of the hood and bits of metal debris all over. Oil was leaking all over the side of the road. The mechanic has judged that the engine burst while i was driving it.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the esc and the engine warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Engine light went on then it started with a ticking noise, it got louder and lost power. I am told i need a new engine. It there any recall on this model cause i found quite a few people that have the same problem.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the engine seized and the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
Case no. [xxx]i purchased my 2007 sonata from the denville, nj dealership in may 2007. With only 38,000 miles on odometer i had the scare of my life.driving on the highway, the engine died, and i lost all power. The 'check engine' light came on. Thankfully, i was able to pull to the shoulder of the road and safely stop the car. After 2 minutes i tried to restart the car. It started and i drove it home with the check engine light still on. I checked that all fluids were ok. Next day driving to work, coming down a long grade, car engine died and again i was fortunate that i did not get into an accident. I brought my car to a aaa service station and reported the problem. They checked and informed me that the problem is due to the throttle position sensor,(tps) which they found a tech service bulletin describing the symptoms and condition. They gave me a copy of said bulletin. They noted that even if they installed the part, i would have to have a hyundai dealer perform ecu software update. Therefore,i brought the car to thedealer and had them make the repair. I expected that this would be a 'recall' by hyundai, as failure of this part could be life threatening, as it was in my case.they said they could not honor any warranty service and i was charged $252.24. I requested and received the replaced part.. I am rasked hyundai motors of america to show good faith to a loyal customer, by reimbursing me for the costs associated with this known failing part.. Their response:" tsb are not recalls. Dealers are made aware of these and are asked to perform them on affected vehicles when they come in for other service. I vehicle outside of warranty, then the repair is an out of pocket cost to customer. They apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused." they refused to reimburse me saying this part was not a recall. How outrageous of them!
Traveling at 50 mph highway off ramp. A rattling in the engine - broken rod - loss of power and no acceleration.
Numerous issues from almost day one with this car.1) within less than a month after purchase of this vehicle, passenger airbag light was coming on even with someone weighing well over 100 lbs in seat. Dealership brushed it off as 'someone sitting in the seat incorrectly'.the light stayed on for so long, with the dealerships refusing to do anything, that we feel it eventually burned out.2) engine light came on very early in ownership as well and dealerships refused to resolve. Had to have fuel system replaced at one point because car completely died while driving with plenty of fuel.3) replace headlamps, brake lamps, and tag lamps on a regular basis. On at least a monthly basis we are replacing 1 or 2 lights. We've been pulled over numerous times because a light has failed.4) driver door automatic lock no longer works.5) airbag light on driver side came on around 2013 or 2014 and remains on.6) passenger side visor doesn't stay up when not in use. Driver side visor is starting to do the same.7) passenger seat belt light constantly flashes even when seat is empty.
2007 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ldthe consumer stated that the engine block had a crack in it. The consumer believed that the failure was premature. The engine was repaired and the consumer requested to be reimbursed. The engine was out of warranty
Had just had my car smog checked, oil checked, tires rotated and began my drive from san diego ca. To san antonio tx. I get to ozona tx i hear a clinking in my engine. I pull off the freeway and the car dies, the car behind me almost hit me my car is towed to the hyundai dealership in san angelo the following monday, and the mechanics said it was low on oil and the engine had seized. I could not afford to have an engine put it in at the time, as it is an expensive engine costing 5, -$7,000.00. I had the car towed to san antonio tx where by a mechanic who said it was low on oil (had just had oil changed @ hyundai). He added more oil. The people at hyundai said they changed the oil and got the car to unseize and turn on but it was knocking. My car was later taken to am aamco, where the mechanics looked at it and found parts falling off it as they removed the oil pan. They called hyundai, because another can just like mine came in that day with the exact same problem. The person at hyundai said there is now a service bulletin out on the car but it has not been voluntarily recalled as of yet, because not enough people have stepped forward n filed a formal complaint. They do know that there is a problem with the way the filter soaks up the oil in the engine. It happens with no warning. No indicator lights came on in my car...no engine light, no oil light, no overheating or smoke or anything. Was running fine, and died. In this horrific place i've been put in, being stranded in a small texas town for a weekend, then another, and having to pay for rental cars, towing, multiple mechanics, i have learned alot about the car. The engine (according to hyundai)is expensive because they didn't make very many. It costs more than the v-6!! many people have had the same exact problem with their cars, its all over message boards online and known among the salvage yards, machinists etc.
Was driving to work and heard loud knocking sound under the bottom. Took it to tuffy auto and was told engine is losing oil badly. They noticed because i had just had the oil changed 3 weeks prior. Was told need new engine.
The engine started making metallic clicking and knocking noises about a week ago.i took it to my mechanic and by then it started squeaking and squealing.he said it was catastrophic engine failure and asked if i had ever let it run out of oil, which i never did.when driving to my mechanic, lost a lot of power on an entrance ramp to highway and almost got in an accident.my mechanic never seen in an engine with < 200,000 miles unless an oil event, so he believes this was due to a manufacturing defect.it is interesting that the 2011 and 2012 sonata was recalled for exactly this type of issue as well.i wonder if the problems were also existing on previous year models, such as the 2007 model.
This car has the front valve cover gasket leak that other hyundai vehicles with the v6 engine.it only leaks right in the same corner as all the others and it leaks right on to the alternator.i am on my second maybe third alternator.i ahve been lucky enough to have it not cause any injury's so far.
-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact had his vehicle repaired according to recall# 08v161000 (air bags). After the repair he noticed that when an occupant sits in the right passenger seat, the front air bag does not detect the presence of an adult.the manufacturer was notified, and a representative concluded that they are unaware of how to remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.updated 11/23/09the idler pulley bearing was replaced in the engine. Updated 11/24/09.
2007 engine tap on 3.3 hyundai sonata when starting seems hyundai used a paper oil filter design rather than a spin offpossibly engineersfailed to include a oil check valve to stop the oil from draining outof the engine, engine taps for 5-10 secondsuntil oil gets up to motor.
2007 hyundai sonata 3.3l throttle positioning sensor failure.failure causes car to go into limp mode not exceeding 20mph.failure can occur at high speeds. Cels reported are p2135, p2106, p1295.fix includes an update to pcm and a new throttle positioning sensor.pcm update can only be done at dealership and is required for correcting.
2007 sonata with 37,000 miles.check engine light and esc light come on and car goes into limp mode.extremely unsafe.happens randomly.have to pull over because car won't accelerate.car needs to be shut off and turned back on.code p2135 and p2106.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph the check engine light began illuminating on the dashboard.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the oil sensor needed to be cleaned.the vehicle was repaired. The failure continued to occur; however, an authorized dealer advised her that the oil sensor needed to be replaced.the oil sensor was replaced but the failure recurred.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000.the vin was unavailable.
When driving the car, there was a noise under car, took to mechanic, bolts loose on engine mounts, also a bolt was gone,.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata and i am experiencing bad odor coming from the ac unit. It smells very bad when i turn on the ac and at times the unit blows out very warm humid air into the car while the ac is running. I changed the cabin air filter , looked for dead rodents and couldn't find any. Took the car to the dealer and they told me that it is caused by mold and mildew caused by the moisture trapped in the evaporator. My concern is the mold and mildew that can cause respatory problems for the drivers and passengers. I researched online and many other owners are experiencing similar problems. I was told that this issue is not covered under the warranty. I would like nhtsa to investigate this problem for the safety of the drivers, passengers and children that will be traveling in these vehicles. Please refer this link for similar complaints. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/hyundai-santa-fe/t097tdvvcahu9r94k
2007 hyundai sonata 3.3l failure of the throttle sensor and computer programming caused the vehicle to stop accelerating. The engine malfunction light and esc off light came on. The vehicle was being operated at 65 mph in very busy morning traffic when this occurred, putting the two occupants in a potentially extremely hazardous situation. The vehicle was on an inside lane behind a heavy truck and beside another heavy truck when the vehicle would not accelerate and went to idle. This occurred on i-84 in the boise, id corridor. The vehicle was towed to the local hyundai dealer via hyundai roadside assistance. There was no advance indication that the vehicle had any mechanical issues. This incident could have caused a potentially fatal accident.
Hyundai sonata, 2007. Under normal operating conditions, initially the passenger-side sunvisor started sagging, partially obstructing my (i.e. Driver's) view. 2 weeks later the driver-side sunvisor also started sagging, thus seriously obstructing my view and hitting me in the head. I've contacted the dealership and consumer affairs and am awaiting a response.
Esc light comes on indicating the esc system is inoperable. This is usually preceded by the feeling that the brakes are being applied without my pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle feels sluggish following the illumination of the esc light. This is an intermittent problem.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata and i am experiencing bad odor coming from the ac unit. It smells very bad when i turn on the ac and at times the unit blows out very warm humid air into the car while the ac is running. I changed the cabin air filter , looked for dead rodents and couldn't find any. Took the car to the dealer and they told me that it is caused by mold and mildew caused by the moisture trapped in the evaporator. My concern is the mold and mildew that can cause respatory problems for the drivers and passengers. I researched online and many other owners are experiencing similar problems. I was told that this issue is not covered under the warranty. I would like nhtsa to investigate this problem for the safety of the drivers, passengers and children that will be traveling in these vehicles. Please refer this link for similar complaints. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/hyundai-santa-fe/t097tdvvcahu9r94k
I bought a brand new 2007 'sonata', on 9/27/06, with 10yrs./1000000 guaranty within 6 months my a.m. Radio does not work because tnemet motors( dealer sold me the car without any external antenna. I tried to contact dealer as well hyundai to put the colorcordinated external antenna without any effect. Kindly help me in resolving this problem. Thanks.
I had taken my 2007 hyundai sonata to towne hyundai in denville, nj. The xm radio mysteriously stopped working one day. Xm corporation had done troubleshooting with the car and determined that the signal was reaching the car and advised me to bring it to hyundai. Hyundai noted that the top box for the xm radio which is located in a gulley in the trunk behind the rear passenger wheel had rusted and that there was water in my trunk. I was provided with a copy of a technical service bulletin that hyundai had written noting that "water may enter the trunk through body seams, welds, body plugs" and that any suspect water entry point would need to be sealed to correct further damage from occurring. The xm top box is completely non-functional due to the water damage/excessive rust. Hyundai corporation has thus far refused to cover the defective body seals which is causing further rusting of the body of this vehicle as well as safety concerns if this vehicle were ever in an accident. Hyundai has also refused to cover any replacement costs relating to the xm radio top box. Hyundai has not been proactive in notifying customers of this defect and continually refuses to make good on its 7 year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation warranty for a defect they know exists.
Noticed lower brake lights were not working but the center brake light in the window works properly.checked all fuses and they are fine.replaced fuses anyways and still no resolution.replaced brake light switch under dash by brake pedal and still did not correct problem.i think there is a relay that may be bad, but have received no explanation from several automotive experts.all of the brake light bulbs (4of them) are fine and it would be surprising if all 4 went bad at the same time.all other lights operate properly including taillights, turn signals and reverse lights.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata 3.3i have had issues with the cars lights shutting off for years.i have mentioned it when i brought the car in for other recalls and issues under warranty and it was ignored.after much reading i have found that many of these cars are having issues that people have posted about.this doesnt include the many like myself that have not gone to the internet and asked or complained.i can not get my lights in my car to shut off on auto or manually.it is in the electrical fuse system.i have to lay down on my floor of drivers side and reach up and pull out the electrial plug that goes into the box to get the lights off...this is unacceptable and hyundai turns their cheek to this issue.i think it is a fire and electrical hazard.the part costs over 500.00 and then to get someone to put it in.it has been faulty for years and many other hyundais have the same issue.please research and make this a recall!!!it is totally unacceptable!!also my other lights in the car illuminate on and off as you drive, they arent always on.its really terrible and also not to mention the faulty brakes in the rear left caliper, another thing overlooked by hyundai.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated he had his vehicle repaired under a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting). After driving almost 32,000 miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the same repair was made. After driving 244 miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the same repair was made. The manufacturer was notified but the contact was offered no assistance. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 72,559.
The headlights on 2007 sonata has gone out 4 times and has been changed bythe dealer and this has become a problem also the rear lights it has become costly to me in a couple of ways missing work and also getting pulled over by the police unaware of the lights out which can lead to an accident and tickets and etc. Something needs to be done.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and the brake lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v122000 (services brakes, hydraulic) and 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
I have noticed an unusual percentage of hyundai sonatas with the high visibility brakes lights that do not operate. I checked into having it repaired and the estimate was very expensive. I wondered if this was a manufacturing defect since access to the light is so difficult. I was curious if other complaints had been filed and if anything can be done.
The car had it's brake light switch replaced under recall in 2013. Today the switch went out again. The car has no brake lights, but all other lists work fine. I contacted the dealer and verified the recall repair and asked if the repair this time would be covered. It won't and the car is without brake lights till fixed
My brake lights intermittently stop working. I have had the recall done for the brake relay switch. However my brake lights are unreliable since the problem started in aug of 2011. We have replaced the bulbs several times. My mechanic now is talking about replacing wiring and or wiring assemblies. There is still something wrong with the brake lights and hyundai needs to figure it out. In all the cars i have owned i have never had such a dangerous and ongoing problem. The dealer ship says tough.
I smelled smoke when commuting to work. I found a small hole was burnt through the fabric covering the shelf under the rear window. It was caused by the light bulb in the light in the rear window that goes on when you step on the brake. The light gets so hot that it burnt through. I haven't had it fixed yet.
The headlights have always been a problem as far as visibility is concerned. The low beams do not light up distance because of the way it is made. There is bar that cuts the light beam off at the top. When taken back to the dealer they simply adjusted the headlights which was worse because in the fog the lights were now aimed straight out decreasing visibility and making it dangerous.
Every time the brake pedal is pressed the car seems to power down. The headlights dim, dash lights dim, fan slows, and inside car lights dim. This happens everytime it's pressed. The lights seem to dim more if you are driving at a faster pace and press harder on the brakes verse driving slowly and easing onto the brake pedal. The battery has been replaced and checked over several times for any sort of defect. Also the alternator has been replaced recently and checked over for any defects. These were replaced because they were thought to be the problem but the problem still occurs everyday everytime the brake pedal is pressed.
Head lights bulbs keep blowing out. They will last about a month or more.all of the head lights bulbs on the left and right blow about the same time. It does not matter driving or sitting still or the car has been turned off.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the headlights did not illuminate brightly and caused a decrease in visibility. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the headlights were adjusted. The repair did not remedy the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in either related recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting:headlights) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact also stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag light trouble code was cleared. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The failure recurred and in addition, the contact stated that the anti-lock brake light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 48,000. The vin was unavailable.
The esc off dashboard warning light is on and the brake lights are not working correctly.
My title was stolen and my ex boyfriend wrecked my car
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were being applied. In addition, the esc-off light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the brake lamp switch was defective. The contact noticed nhtsa campaign id number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 89,000.
When i turn the vehicle / lights off, open the door and leave, the parking lights of this vehicle stay on. The car battery has died several times because of this problem.
My air bag light stays on all the time. Whenever i am driving alone, my passenger seatbelt light flashes not stop. This two things been going on for a while now.also mylights stay on even after i switch my lights off, i have to turn them on and turn them back off until they shut off. A mechanic told me its the brake light switch causing the problem. I have had technicians look at these issues, and it will cost hundreds to repair. I believe hyundai is missing out the point that the 2007 sonata models have an air bag issue too.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both headlights and the brake lights failed intermittently. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and contacted the manufacturer, who stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata, i have had trouble with darkness in front of the left side head light.i contacted hyundai and they stated there isn't any problem. I referred to your campaign #08e021000. Hyundai stated my car was not involved. I explained that i felt it was a major safety issue but they refused to resolve the issue.my daughter has a 2007 kia with the same problem and she is unable to get help with their problem also. I understand these cars use the same headlight configuration.thank you.
When i exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which i have jad to chargr my battery due yo this.so er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box.so in order fpr this problem to be fixed i am told i have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time i exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled.2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.
Visors on both sides fall and obstruct vision car has only 28000 milesairbag light stays on , concern it will suddenly deploy.there's loose suspension both headlights and rear lights have had to be replaced already fearful it may be asign there may be something wrong yet i haven't been contacted by manufacture
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired for an exterior light recall. While stopped, another driver informed the contact that three out of four brake lights were non-functional. When the contact inspected, she noticed that the brake lights did not function unless the headlights were on; one of the brake lights on the drivers side did not function even with the headlight on. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the rear brake light failed to illuminate whenever the brake pedal was engaged. The contact was alerted of the failure by a driver in another vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
2007 hyundai sonata. Consumer requests reimbursement for replacementbrake lights. Consumer expressed a discontent in regards to the cost of the lights themselves and the labor charge for replacement.*tgwthe consumer stated the dealer replaced the stop lamp switch under recall. However, she believed the reason the brake lights burned out was due to the malfunctioning stop lamp.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The vehicle failed state inspection because the high mounted rear stop light bulb failed.the owners manual does not include operational instructions on replacement of the high mounted rear stop light bulb.he was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 48,221.
On june 2, 2008 the esc (electronic stability control) light on the dash indicated the esc was not engaged. It went off after i stopped the car and restarted. The light came on 2 more times in the next 4 days. On june 6, i was making a "y" turn on a residential street and the shift would not move out of drive. Having read the owner's manual previously, i popped the button on top of the shift console and pushed the button with my knife. I was able to get into reverse, but the shift locked down again keeping me from going into drive. I had to push the button. I brought the car to my dealer on june 16. The brake light switch was faulty and sticking causing the problem. Since i have only 8,456 miles on the car, warranty covered the repair.
The brake light switch on my 2007 hyundai sonata (v6 - limited - auto transmission) has failed twice in less than one year.both times, failure began with automatic deactivation of the electronic stability control system (as indicated by a light in the instrument panel), followed several days later by failure of the transmission interlock system which makes it impossible to shift the car to/from drive to reverse (or park).when this failure occurred on friday, may 9, 2008, i was pulling into a parking lot but suddenly needed to reverse my direction to avoid being hit by another vehicle that did not yield the right of way.with no warning, i suddenly found that the shift lever would not move into reverse because the shift interlock (controlled by the defective brake switch) would not allow the lever to move.i was stuck in traffic for several minutes and was nearly hit by a truck because i could not move the vehicle!luckily, i remembered how to remove the small cover over the manual disengagement point and was able to use a leatherman tool to deactivate the shift lock system and place the car in reverse.this could have been a tragic situation if i had been hit by the truck or if this had happened near a railroad crossing or as i was boarding a ferry boat on puget sound.this is not an isolated problem with hyundai automobiles as i found by researching the issue on the web.this is a serious problem that needs to be fixed once and for all!the dealer replaced the switch under warranty, but this will do little good if i am killed or seriously injured the next time failure occurs.
2007 hyundai sonata has an air bag and back light problem with recall notice. *njthe consumer stated the defects substantially impaired the use, safety and value of the vehicle.
2007 hyundai sonata. Consumer requests reimbursement for replacementbrake lights. Consumer expressed a discontent in regards to the cost of the lights themselves and the labor charge for replacement.*tgwthe consumer stated the dealer replaced the stop lamp switch under recall. However, she believed the reason the brake lights burned out was due to the malfunctioning stop lamp.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the headlights are not projecting a sufficient amount of light onto the road at night.the failure occurs at any speed.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on three occasions.the first time, the dealer attempted to raise the headlights, but this did not correct the failure.instead, it only blinded oncoming drivers in the opposite lanes.the second time, the dealer switched the headlights with another vehicle of the same year, make, and model, however, the failure recurred.the third time, the dealer wanted to raise the headlights again, but the contact refused.he called the district office in new jersey and was informed that nothing could be done.the failure mileage was 782 and current mileage was 3,800.*updated 12/12/07
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the headlights only shine directly in front of the vehicle.when driving downhill, the contact's vision is restricted.the dealer stated that there was no remedy.updated 09/18/07.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata, i have had trouble with darkness in front of the left side head light.i contacted hyundai and they stated there isn't any problem. I referred to your campaign #08e021000. Hyundai stated my car was not involved. I explained that i felt it was a major safety issue but they refused to resolve the issue.my daughter has a 2007 kia with the same problem and she is unable to get help with their problem also. I understand these cars use the same headlight configuration.thank you.
-the contact stated that when approaching a hillwhile driving the 2007 hyundai sonata he was unable to see further than 2 car lengths ahead. When driving in country settings using the low beams where therewere no street lights hehad the most difficulty.when driving on a level street withlights on everythingwasnormal. The road conditionsvaried, and contact had the problem no matter what the road conditions werepresent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a couple of weeks after it was purchased at670 miles, and they were able to adjust the headlights low beam to the state requirements. The contactclaimedthis didn't solve the problem. The vehicle currently had2, 200 miles. Updated 03/19/07.
The contact owned a 2007 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the driver side turn signal exploded. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The failure mileage was 150,000. ..updated 02/02/17
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that it would get 24 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway.she began recording how many miles to the gallon the vehicle was getting beginning in may of 2007.according to her records, the vehicle gets 17 miles in the city and 25 miles in the highway.the current mileage was 18,248 and failure mileage was 2.
2007 hyundai sonata,6cy.gl:started 6-7 months ago and is still happening.3 problems to report:1)car maintains speed at same rate as in driving, after foot is off gas pedal.2) distance is very long- sometimes 1000 feet or moreand then decelerates normally .3) several times speed has increased after this unactivated speed has been braked and then brake pedal released. No floor mars were in car. Response by hyundai: a) computer was tweaked b) air filter replaced !!! c) replaced accelerator part. No change. This is a very dangerous fault especially in rain and ice. The car in no longer safe. Now, after trying to repair the problem and failing, service mechanic says there is no problem!!what to do ??? this car has been in to dealer for every check recommended by hyundai and well maintained. There are internet comments about speed problems with the 2007 hyundai.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 44,863.updated 12/17/13the module burned into the fuel injection.the module was not sufficient to operate the fuel injection process. Updated 12/18/13
Addendum to initial complaint 11-15-13nhtsa id# 10552462perhaps i did not communicate in detail,my concern was not replacing the fuel pump,it was the fire hazard that was alarming-it was the electrical connectormodule,top of the fuel pump,it burnt into the f/p and could have ignited,the service mechanic was shocked that i did not have a fire,i was told that anothermanufacturer had the same problem and put recalls on their vehicles due to thisfire hazard..... My intention was to bring attention to the safetydepartmentto prevent other vehicle ownersfrom thispossiblefire hazard.
On october 18, 2019 my fuel pump broke it happened at a plaza parked andthen on february 10, 2019 was involved in a car crash due to a ball joint from the front end passenger side. My ball joint broke and everything else detached it happened on the highway i was with my kids and thank god i didn't crash into a car but it was a very scary traumatic moment for all of us. I keep replacing the inner and outer tie rod, also the ball joint and now it makes sense why, it has to do with the control arm. I'm reporting this now because i looked into the safety recalls today and found so many my vehicle falls under these listings and i never received a letter stating the safety recalls to bring my car to the dealership. I have pictures taken when my car broke down, but don't have it available right now i can provide it afterwards and i had my car towed.
I want to create a safety recall on this vehicle if not other makes and models from this manufacturer. This vehicle is a fire hazard due to chronic corrosion on the fuel lines.it is also a safety hazard due to loss of brakes and steering due to chronic corrosion of the brake and power steering lines. Our 2007 hyundai sonata needed power steering fluid and brake fluid on a regular basis.most recently we lost brakes and had the car inspected.the inspection determined that the power steering lines, brake lines and fuel lines are severely corroded and all leaking.the brake lines had the most severe corrosion but the fuel and power steering had corrosion deep enough to cause a leak.these leaks are not in the vicinity of fittings or connections.the worst leaks are in the vicinity of brackets or line retainers.this car has been sold and operated in the northeast snow belt but the corrosion is worse than most vehicles that are much older with higher mileage.clearly the lines were made of inferior metal causing the components to fail prematurely.apparently, instead of using a more costly rust resistant metal the manufacturer relied on a plastic coating on the lines to protect them from the elements.this completely failed as some of the lines are completely corroded along the entire length.the plastic coating likely accelerated the corrosion as it retained corrosive materials in contact with the metal.i contacted the hyundai dealer and they said that there are no recalls on these components and i would be responsible for all part and labor costs.i opened a case with the manufacturer and they said they would look into it but indicated the car was out of warranty and would not likely pursue a safety recall.
Entering the car the interior smelled of gasoline.i drove the car a few miles and once stopped, i could smell the strong odor of gasoline outside of the vehicle.looking underneath, i saw gasoline dripping to the ground from the front area of the gasoline tank.the car was driven to a mechanic and repaired.the part that failed was from the gasoline line and has a rounded right angle bend in it.total overall length, including the bend is approx 7 inches.the line had rusted through allowing gasoline to escape the line.the failed part could easily have lead to a fire or catastrophic event.
Takara recall . Around june of 2019 my hyundai sonata started messing up it started with the fuel pump then fuses and also the battery light stays dim on the dash today the break lights and dash light wouldnt go on
The car began to lose power and stop running. Upon checking for repair the mechanic found that the wires leading to the fuel pump in the fuel tank were melted and that the fuel pump was encountering electrical shorting. Extreme fire hazard.
Hyundai sonata, 2007. Under normal operating conditions, initially the passenger-side sunvisor started sagging, partially obstructing my (i.e. Driver's) view. 2 weeks later the driver-side sunvisor also started sagging, thus seriously obstructing my view and hitting me in the head. I've contacted the dealership and consumer affairs and am awaiting a response.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving the driver-side sun visor had suddenly fallen in front of her view, and would not stay in the upward position. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the sun visor was replaced.the current and failure mileages were 71000. Updated 1/25/10 the tpms light had illuminated and the dome light was not working.updated 01/26/10
Both visors on my 2007 sonata do not stay in place, i have contacted hyundai and they are unsympathetic to my situation due to the mileage, 72,000, out of warranty. Also, both of my rear door handles have broken. I have to reach around to inside of door to open rear door.
Door handle on driver's side interior stopped "catching" while trying to open door. Apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle. Have to open window to open door from outside. Cheap, plastic manufacturing. What if i needed to get out of the car during an accident. Opening the window or climbing through another door may not be an option.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to open the passenger side door, the door handle completely fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that because the door handle was designed from plastic, the cold weather would cause the plastic to break. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Car began "jerking" motion while doing 45 mph to 50 mph. Dealer says they are unable to locate problem as there is no code. Transmission fluid was changed and temporarily "fixed" the issue. Two different dealers have looked at the car and have both said without a code, they can't find anything. The tach does not fluctuate when the problem occurs. After 50 mph, the jerking motion stops. This is a 4 cyl, 2.4 liter engine.
Car began "jerking" motion while doing 45 mph to 50 mph. Dealer says they are unable to locate problem as there is no code. Transmission fluid was changed and temporarily "fixed" the issue. Two different dealers have looked at the car and have both said without a code, they can't find anything.the tach does not fluctuate when the problem occurs.after 50 mph, the jerking motion stops.this is a 4 cyl, 2.4 liter engine.
The vehicle would randomly accelerated without warning. During the failure, the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact would have to apply extra force to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from acceleratingaround 70000 on car. It has a jerk when i am accelerating until i get to a faster speed. But it doesn't accelerate on its own..i was string at a lightor whenever i go to stop it accelerates on its own. Sometimes while i'm driving it seems to pick up speed on its own as well
What happened: we were at a friend's house for dinner. We came to the car late at night and put the key into the ignition but the key would not turn.i tried to rock the steering wheel slightly while tried to turn the key without any success. Without engine power, no steering was available. Fortunately, my friend dropped us at our home. The car was towed to the hyundai dealer at glassman hyundai in southfield the next morning (july 28) with great difficulty since steering was locked. I saw a mechanic working on a similar car in the parking lot with similar issue and he said that he will be working on my car also. He also said that ignition key cylinder are wearing out and needs replacement. Counter person said the key cylinder needs to be replaced at the whopping cost of $650. Later she said $850 upfront. Later declined to service and i had to tow to another place and they replaced key cylinder for $380.this is dangerous safety issue since i could have been stranded on a freeway after a rest stop in the middle of night. I had never encountered this issue in my 45 years of driving. I did some internet research and found that many others are having the same issue on the same cars. The switch is faulty and seems like it is wearing out faster for some reason. I have only 73k miles on it and the car sits in the garage most of the time. The dealer says that it is not covered. I think hyundai should take the responsibility to fix this issue for all 2007 sonata vehicle. I think hyundai should own this issue and replace the cylinder locks on all such vehicles at no cost to the owners.
While trying to park my 2007 hyundai sonata the automatic transmission shifter was stuck in drive and can only be moved into neutral. Leading up to this happening the esc light kept coming on and eventually stayed permanently on. I later found out that my break light was also off. I am able to move the shifter by pressing down the bypass. As it is in order to take the car out of park i have to press down the bypass. I have to do the same when going from drive to reverse or from reverse to drive. Break light still not working and esc light is on.
A mechanic at our insured, headquarter hyundai sanford, was injured when the vehicle moved forward due to shift cable grommet being broken leaving vehicle in gear
On june 2, 2008 the esc (electronic stability control) light on the dash indicated the esc was not engaged. It went off after i stopped the car and restarted. The light came on 2 more times in the next 4 days. On june 6, i was making a "y" turn on a residential street and the shift would not move out of drive. Having read the owner's manual previously, i popped the button on top of the shift console and pushed the button with my knife. I was able to get into reverse, but the shift locked down again keeping me from going into drive. I had to push the button. I brought the car to my dealer on june 16. The brake light switch was faulty and sticking causing the problem. Since i have only 8,456 miles on the car, warranty covered the repair.
The 2007 hyundai sonata gls with a 2.4l i4 engine and 4 speed transmission has serious shudder issues at 45mph. The vehicle almost becomes undriveable due to the shudder and has to be sped up to speeds above 45 mph which is beyond the posted regulatory speed limit on the roads.*tw
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving various speeds or idling on an incline, the vehicle spontaneously rolls backwards as if it had a manual transmission.this increases the risk of a serious crash or injury.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it was a common characteristic.he called the regional representative, who acknowledged that there was an issue, but never took any action.as of october 8, 2008, the failure has not been remedied.the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 36,000.
Recently air bag light on the dash has been coming on. Since state inspection was around the corner had it inspected and the vehicle fail because of air bag light, code b1706, passenger buckle malfunction. Estimate of $400 to replace, that includes part and labor.i am forced to get this fixed for obvious safety issue but also my car will not pass state inspection with this light coming on. It's not often that someone sits in the front passenger seat so definitely not overused. After further online research i see this is a continuous problem people are reporting for this make and model.it would appear this should be part of a national recall since so many complaints about it but also because this kind of buckle malfunction does not seem to happen often with other vehicle types.first time i have experienced this with any make i have owned.
The air bag turns on and remains on. I found out that there has been a warranty extension for this vehicle, however, when i visited the dealership they simply sent me away stating that they don't have the parts and hyundai is still working on it. It seems like hyundai dealers are sending away customers without taking any responsibility or at least trying to order the part. My airbag light is still on and this is a safety issue that dealers are simply avoiding to address. The dealer did not even bother to check the car with a diagnostic tool, as soon as i mentioned the warranty extension they simply said they do not have the parts.
I received a letter from hyundai that my car was under recall (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated) & urged me to visit the dealer if ocs light was on. Hence i took it to the dealership based on this safety recall notice.they checked the system and the front passenger seat and said there was no problem and that my system was fine.less than 1 month later the red airbag light appeared on my dash board intermittently for about a week before it came on and stayed on permanently.i returned to the dealer to have them run a system check and was informed that the issue was a sensor was triggered due to a faulty passenger seat belt assembly and needed to be replaced at the cost of approximately $400!!! i informed the dealer that the airbag light did not come on until after they supposedly worked on or checked the airbag system due to the recall in the 1st place.i was told that this had nothing to do with the recall issue and that i would have to pay at my expense because it was not covered by warranty. Because i did not have $400 just laying around to spend, the problem has not been fixed yet and now my vehicle has failed the safety inspection due to the airbag issue!!! if hyundai has a manufacturing defect should it not be their responsibility to inspect it to see if the recall is applicable instead of charging the customer for it? secondly, if this investigation proves that hyundai has installed defective safety equipment in these vehicles across the board, shouldn't every customer who had to pay out of pocket expense to have the seat belts replaced be fully reimbursed?
Air bag light on continuously,faultpassenger seat belt pretensioner high resistance.disabling the srs system. Light just came on upon startup.
The air bag warning light stays on. Took car to a hyundai dealership and they said it the passenger seat belt assembly. It will cost about $400 to replace.
The last week of october 2016, my sonata''s air bag warning light came on and has stayed illuminated for the last two weeks. Simultaneously, the right passenger seat's seat belt warning light has stayed on even when no one is in the seat. Also, the "passenger seat air bag off" light has come on.
Driver side airbag light has been illuminated since i purchased it 3 years ago. It pulls a b1701 code involving a bad seat belt sensor. $500+ to fix.
I received a letter from hyundai that my car was under recall (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated)& urged me to visit the dealer if ocs light was on.hence i took it to the dealership based on this safety recall notice, there i was informed that they will perform the inspection and conditionally charge me $110 for it which i agreed and later my only options to get the car back after the inspection were either pay $110 inspection fee or the $350 to fix the issue which they deemed was not related to the recall and hence not covered.if hyundai has a manufacturing defect should it not be their responsibility to inspect it to see if the recall is applicable instead of charging the customer for it?secondly, having critical safety features (that disables the entire ocs!) fail on the carjust after warranty is very unfortunate, in this case the seat buckle pre-tensioner failed and disabled the ocs system (although i believe the seat belt and airbag would have worked fine with slightly less function if pretensioner added feature is not available).please advise what i need to do since hyundai refused to refund my payment.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The air bag warning light (remains on constantly) and passenger side seat belt warning lights remains on even with a passenger above the weight limit. The air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off even when the seat belt is hooked up. There is a recall for faulty sensors, recall notice, 08v161000, for 2006 - 2008 hyundai sonatas but my 2007 is not covered? i feel like my sonata has many of the issues in past recalls but for some reason isn't included in them (outside lighting, esc light periodically kicking on, brake sensor failing numerous times, continuous issues with rear brakes, etc.)i think hyundai should expand this airbag recall as i hope we aren't being put in harms way with an unexpected airbag failure when we need it most.
We took the car in for a recall on the ocs and the dealer found two fault codes b1701 and b1706 indicating that both passenger and drivers side belt pretensioners resistance is too high.i see there are many 2006 and 2007 sonatas with a similar issue. Dealer wants a total of 871.74. With the number of repeated complaints i think there should be a safety recall.
We bought this vehicle brand new in 2007.with about 5000 miles the air bag light came on.we took it to the dealer and they could not find a problem and turned the light off.it came back on i think around 11,000 miles.same thing happened, the dealer said they could not findthe problem & turned the light off. In october 2010 we took it in again with the air bag light on at 47,458 miles.the dealer repaired a passenger seat belt.in may 2011 with 58,640 miles the air bag light comes on again.this time they repair passenger seat cushion.the air bag light came on again in 2012 but we've been driving it this way for a while.the airbag light has been on more often than off it seems, and it always is some minor issue or can't be found.in feb 2013 with 87,725 miles i took the car to the dealer and now they say it is a driver's seat belt issue and is not covered under warranty.clearly hyundai is having major issues with the seat belts and the ocs system.something should be done about this.
The 2007 hyundai sonata gls4 cylinder 2.4 l, at 39 225 miles, the airbag warning light stayed on. I tookit to the circle hyundai dealer in shrewsbury nj to check it out.the mechanic looked at the car and i was informed that the seat belt pre tensioner needed to be replaced and that it was not covered underwarranty. The cost to me out of pocket would be $ 450.00i did not have the repair completed.i have read many, close to 100 complaints on just this same issue, on just this same vehicle model andmakebeing reported on this nhtsa website. It is overdue for a recall of this problem on the2007 hyundai sonata.the owners of this make and model are a risk of injury to their persons shouldthey be involved in a car crash and the airbag not responding and protecting the occupants..i have also read that other owners of this year, make and model have had many of the same mechanical problems and posted them here on the nhtsa website and have paid out of their pockets to repair their vehicles.repairs such as rear disc brakes that are staying onto the rear rotors, caliper not releasing and wearing out the disc pads and rotors prematurely, alsothe driver andpassenger sun visors that drop down and block your line of sight, and nearly cause an accident.loyal owners of these hyundaivehicles should be reimbursed for the repair costs to them to keep the cars safe.action should betaken to start a recall of these many manufacturing defects that can harm or injury to the occupantsof these vehicles.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.whenever the contact attempts to release the seat belts in the front of the vehicle, they do not retract back into the seat belt harness.the failure is an occasional occurrence that began when the vehicle was purchased.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 26,590.
I noticed the air bag warning light was constantly on several weeks prior to servicing. 1/21/12 (97,624 mileage), code causing air bag light was cleared (code not indicated to owner). On 8/18/12 (111,685 mileage) the air bag warning light was constant again. Dealer reset the light. On 1/17/14 (141,400 mileage approximate) vehicle was brought in for ocs and brake light recall.again air bag light was on code b1706 (passenger pretensioner) was scanned. Dealer said air bag light issue is not covered under any recall and repair of this essential safety item would be the responsibility of the owner.i believe any safety related issue with the voluminous amount of complaints and issue as this one should be subject to a safety recall.
The drivers seat belt will not stay engaged ,i have to take my hand & keep hitting until it will stay engaged.
I took the car in for a recall on the ocs and the dealer found two fault codes b1701 and b1706 indicating that both passenger and drivers side belt pretensioners resistance is too high.i see there are many 2006 and 2007 sonatas with a similar issue. With the number of repeated complaints i think there should be a safety recall or some reimbursement for repairs !!!!!!!!!!!!
Air bag light stayed on at all times, with and without passenger present. Dealer claimed it was not related to ongoing recall, but driver side seatbelt pretensioner, which was replaced for $267. A half year later, the light came back on and stayed on, intermittently. Dealer checked it out, but on that occasion the light stayed turned off. However, when i drove out of the dealer's lot it turned back on and has stayed on since. I have tried to ignore it, but the recent recalls make me very nervous.
While driving alone the passenger seat belt light keeps blinking and the air bag light in the drivers console came on and wont turn off
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger buckle resistor would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Hyundai has changed my seat belt buckle numerous times because of an air bag related issue. Now that its out of warranty they will not cover it. Air bag light back on and they want,$400 to replace the bad seatbelt with any warranty. This is probably the 4th time since i had the vehicle brand new that im having this problem, i never in my life experienced so many airbag problems with a vehicle other then a hyundai. Also now they are saying my brake light switch is bad yet again after they supposedly changed it out a few years ago for a recall, to many of the same problems with hyundai. Scared to drive the car feels like i bought a lemon. Wish there was more that hyundai could do for there customers but it seems like they don't care. What ever happened to hyundai slogan about safety 1st..
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle with the front passenger seat occupied, the front passenger air bag sensor light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag system was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the seat belts randomly activated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
I first noticed the valve cover gasket leaking onto the alternator at about 121,000 miles and at 140.000 miles i had the valve cover gasket replaced, thermostat, intake plennom gasket also. And had the alternator replaced after it failed because of the oil leaking onto it at 156,092. Luckily i just drove by my mechanics garageat about 50 mph and about a mile passed his garage the car started to buck and stall and all the dash board lights were flashing along with the cd turning on and off along with the seat belt light which was flashing on and off when it was buckled for about 1 month prior to this failure. I actually made it to his garage before it shut down in his parking lot.
The air bag sensor in my car is defective. This was already a recall by hyundai, but for reasons i don't understand does not include my car and i believe it should have. It is the right make, model, and year the original recall included. Apparently the seatbelt tension adjuster is also involved in my case.
Air bag came on, took to the dealer they tolld me the driver seat belt assy needs to be replaced $500. There is too many complaints on this pos. Shoulb b recall. Im not going to fix it.
Airbag light on , took the vehicle to dealership and scan showed code b1448, ocs passenger seatmat replacement . Cost of replacement $1600
I was driving home after work going south on i-65 and at 4:00 pm, approximately one quarter mile south of exit 179 prattville alabama a deer jumped out of the ditch and i hit the deer going at 70 mph.i was in the right hand lane. The seat belt did not keep me from hitting the steering wheel and the air bag did not deploy fortunantly i only sustained bruising and pain that kept me out of work for 2 days.the car was atotal loss and i just finished paying for it on 1/17/2013.
The air bag light came on so i took the car into the dealer for a diagnosis ($75). They told me there are two issues - the ocs which is already under recall so no charge and the other is the driver side seat belt issue reported by many others here. I was told that this $300+ repair is necessary for the airbag system to work properly. Clearly this should be a recall item or at least repaired at no charge if it occurs. Also, the dealer wouldn't even credit me for the diagnostic fee even though one of the issues is a recall and the other is going to be repaired by the dealer.
Air bag warning light came on.the codes were run and revealed seat belt pretensioners were the issue.estimated repair via the dealer was $500.the air bag light had come on previously last year approximately 4/2013.the codes were the exact same, but dealer was able to clear codes from computer.
Two weeks ago my air bag light came on. Brought the vehicle into the dealer this morning and they tell me that i need a new passenger seatbelt buckle. Failure to replace this incredibly expensive part would result in the failure of the airbags to deploy in the event of a crash. Also, the state i live in would not allow the vehicle to pass inspection with this light being on. So i can not wait for a recall, i have to replace this part now. Seeing as how many others have reported this problem and it directly relates to the safety of the vehicle i do not understand why this seatbelt buckle has not yet been recalled.
I have been having ongoing problems with the front passenger seat belt, since i first noticed that the air bag light was on constantly. This started in sept. 2013, when the mileage was 82000. The scan test found code b1706 (buckle assembly open short). I went to the dealer (autonation hyundai mall of georgia) and i was told the buckle had to be replaced (aprox $280), and it was not covered under the warranty. I told the service rep. That i couldn't afford the repairs at that time, so refused to have the buckle replaced. I don't see what replacing the buckles would do, if there is an open short that is causing them to shorten out. Hyundai currently has a recall for airbag light (issue with the passenger air bag being de-activated). I took my car in to the dealership for the recall today, and they are going to ship the front passenger cushion seat to california to fixed the problem for free. However the issue with the front passenger seat buckle assembly is still not being covered.after reading all the complaints from owners of the 2007 hyundai sonata, for the same issue, how can there not be safety recall regarding this issue? there is no guarantee the airbags will deploy in an accident while this problem exists. Does someone have to be seriously injured or killed before action is taken? many thanks for your help!
This is now the 4th time i have had to take the car in for an airbag light that indicates a bad seat belt sensor.frustrated to have to still deal with this issue. Stationary on start up light goes off then comes right back on.
I had not had very many riders in the front passenger seat of my 2007 hyundai sonata until i went to upstate ny for a family reunion.during my 2 week stay in ny i had passengers riding in the front seat on numerous occasions.when i was returning home to ct i noticed that my red "air bag" light was on.from that point it has been on continuously.i called lia hyundai in hartford, ct and they said they would have to do a diagnostic test to determine the cause and since my vehicle was not under warranty, i would have to pay for the test and any repairs.i opted to not have the test and repairs done.in 2013 i received a notice from hyundai about a recall involving the front passenger seat and air bag deployment and warning light.i had moved to fl in april of 2013 and after i had settled in, i called cocoa hyundai in cocoa, fl.the service department told me that if my air bag light was on continuously, any repairs would be covered under the recall.on 7-25-13 i brought my car to cocoa hyundai to do a diagnostic test.after a wait of around 2 hours, the service manager told me that the cause of the air bag light staying on continuously was a sensor in the front passenger seat's seat belt buckle.he said this repair was not covered under the recall and it would cost me $481 to repair.i opted not to have the repair done because the quote to repair a seat belt buckle ($481) was outrageously high.i have since been notified by hyundai that cocoa hyundai did not follow the protocol for this air bag/passenger seat recall which required the dealer to remove the seat, have it sent out for testing and provide the owner with a loaner car.i am on a 4 month waiting list to have the proper test at cocoa hyundai.
The air bag warning light stays on constantly.the dealership said the sensor was triggered due to a faulty passenger seat belt assembly and needed to be replaced ($385).this was not covered by our extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.must have been front bumper to front bumper coverage. Fortunately, we did not have to wait for an accident to see if the air bags would deploy or not. Regardless, the company has failed to stand by its safety features..even with repeated complaints, hyundai has still failed to recall the vehicles for this issue.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While drivingapproximately 70 mph, the seat belt and air bag warning indicators illuminated and indicated that the passenger seat was occupied when it was not. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving i noticed that my air bag light came on, i immediately went to the dealer. They said that my passenger seat belt is defected.they said the cost of fixing is approximately $500.00, and the initial fee was $110. I looked online and there has been alot of complaints about this same issue.
Hyundai had recall for airbag light.i took it in for the recall november 2013 and they supposedly fixed the problem. Less than a month later-december 25, 2013 my air bag light went back on. Took it back to dealer who said it's not the airbag problem, but seat belt-code b1706 for passenger seat belt-said the seatbelt needed to be replaced.asked if this was covered as part of their recall as it seems to be safety issue?i was told no-i was responsible to replace it-approximately $250.00.airbag light is now off-seems like it is working, but tech said they did not guarantee the airbag would deploy if in an accident!i told him it should be a safety issue then and they should be responsible for this. He said no--my problem. I have grandchildren who ride in my car sometimes and i have no choice but to fix it, but again-it seems to be related to the air bag recall since it triggers that light and they will not guarantee the airbag will deploy if in an accident--i feel hyundai should be responsible for this.if people do not fix this and have an accident, there could be a loss of lives due to this problem.i feel hyundai should be responsible-seems to be a large defect from what i see on line-lots of problems with airbags/seat belts.
The sensor for the seat of the passenger side is not working and is giving problem
I purchased a used 2007 hyundai sonata on 5/29/2009 with 26,923 miles from gettel hyundai, sarasota florida. I took it back to the dealership on 12/14/09 (34,151 miles) because the air bag light remained on. They found b1706 error (the passenger seat belt buckle resistance was high) so they replaced the passenger seat belt buckle assembly with no charge. On 6/8/12 (61,000 miles) i took the car back to the dealership for the same problem. The technician found codes: b1448, b1701 and b1706.the repairs were not cover by warranty and would cost $800. I declined the work. Before i left they told me that the airbags may not deploy if i were in an accident. Last month i found out that there was a recall of 2007 hyundai sonata back in april 2008 to replace the airbag sensor in the passenger seat cushion which caused the airbag light to remain on. Today (7/18/2014), (91,000 miles) i took my car in to the dealership for the recall repair and they told me the problem was with the front passenger cushion airbag sensor and with both seat belt buckle sensors. They will ship the front passenger cushion seat to california to fix the airbag sensor problem for free but it would cost $630 to replace both seat belt buckle assemblies. The service manager said if i declined to replace both seat belt sensors that the airbags would not deploy if i ever get into an accident.well, i cannot afford the repair. It is a sad situation. Hyundai must know by now there is a problem with the seat belt assembly, it is all over the internet. It seems to be all about money and that hyundai is paying for the cost of recall repairs for the seat cushion sensor by charging folks to have the seat belt assemblies replaced. I'm sure some lawyer will find out about this problem and find people injured due to the seat belt assembly malfunctions and file a lawsuit. I just hope no one dies because of it.
Passenger seatbelt gets tighter and will not get slack again.when you put it on, that's how it stays.if you take a deep breath it will tighten and only if you disengage the seat belt can you breath regularly again.we have taken it in to the dealership a couple of times and they state that the seat belts are working correctly.i have a 2007 hyundai elantra and the seat belt does not work like this.my elantra allows the passenger seat belt to tighten or expand as needed but still locks in place.this sonata passenger seat belt does not work correctly.no one likes to be a front passenger in this car.forget picking something from the floor or turning to hand something to someone in the back seat-yank!!this can't be safe, yet we are told it is.we have our teenage daughter sitting in the front sometimes and i am worried, that this may not be safe.this happens at all speeds, at all times.
Airbag light went on again. Took to dealer for second time and they confirmed there was a fault in the seat belt buckle that trips up the airbag system.quote is $310 to fix on top of $130 they charged me to determine reason for air bag light.
The air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt warning lights come on when i start the car.the air bag warning light will not turn off and the passenger side seat belt light will not turn off unless the seat belt is hooked up.i understand that these may be issues associated with faulty sensors.this is particularly disconcerting because i've reviewed the issues on-line and it's possible the air bag system may not be operating properly.i've seen that other hyundai owners have tried to deal with these same issues and gotten little or no satisfaction from their hyundai dealership.there was an extended recall notice, 08v161000, associated with the passenger side air bag for 2006 - 2008 hyundai sonatas but my 2007 is not covered?is there a way to find out why that is?
Dealer found codes b1706 and b1102 present. Dealer tech stated driver seat belt buckle needs replacing, with an estimated cost of $344.56. The srs module is not allowing codes to be reset, needs replacing also, with an estimated cost of $1,004.00. I see nhtsa has just started investigating the b1706 code -- my understanding from reading the other complaints is that a short circuit is causing the error code, and replacing the seat belt assembly is not permanently fixing the problem for most owners. Most owners mention repeat bills of about $350, but a few of the complaints mention much higher repair estimates, over $1,000. I suspect these estimates include replacement of the srs module, like my estimate did. Nhtsa should consider whether there is also a rash of srs module failures due to the same short circuit. My b1102 code, indicating a high-voltage error, could also be more common and could also be caused by the same short circuit.
My husband notice the passenger airbag light was coming on and going off as we were going down the highway at around 20,000 miles.this happened many times for both my husband and myself.i brought the car into 2 different dealers and was told they can't duplicate the problem.since we didn't notice it happening until we were going down the highway for at least a half hour, i wasn't surprised that it didn't happen while test driving it at slower speeds in town.since it didn't happen for the dealers, and the abs light in the instrument panel didn't come on when it happened, there was nothing they could do.now that the vehicle is out of warranty at 66,000 miles, both the passenger abs light and the instrument light have come on and won't go out.i also noticed that the passenger seatbelt light was flashing when my husband had his seatbelt on and buckled.i am bringing it to the dealership to see if this will be fixed under warranty but am sure they will say it's not covered and will cost me.
Re: investigation seat belt buckle electrical malfunctionnhtsa action number: pe14023nhtsa closed this investigation 12/1/14 on the condition that hyundai would extend the warranty to 15 years and 250,000 miles for this repair. Per the letter attached to the case i contacted hyundai today to get reimbursed for the expense related to this issue ($380.75). I spoke to two different reps at hyundai and neither had any idea what i was talking about. So it's been three months since this case closed and hyundai is not honoring the new extended warranty.
I have taken this vehicle to the dealership on (6) different occasions for the driver/passenger seat buckle retensioner.during warranty years the dealership fixed the problem, .now its been (2) times there-after & yet again i'm being told its the (rh) buckle retensioner.this is an safety concern that the dealership/ hyundai corporate office is "not" addressing.how can a corporation expect the consumer to keep paying for a problem that continue to appear.there are numerous complaints on the web site regarding this matter.i have submitted a letter to the corporate office years back & i will yet submit another.
My mechanic advised me of airbag code b1448 and advised me he rad my vin to check any open recalls.he stated my vin is not in airbag recall related to this code but that there were aibag ocs codes on that model year which came up b1448 that were covered.i cobtacted hyundai north america and went over with them a series of questions relating to the vehicle.hyundai advised me that i may be covered by vehicle passenger ocs recall.dealership refused to diagnose without a charge.also tried to instead sell a battery despite being new one.contscted hyundai north america again and referred me out but stated while this is recall it doesnt apply to vin.i am not going to deal with intermediary however, i chose to deal with you directly to resolve what personal mechanic is telling me is an absolute model year code recall thst just happened not to include my vin.
The air bag warning light in the instrument cluster came on and stayed on.all i did was start the car.when i took it to the garage to have it diagnosed the error that the garage got was "b1706 - passenger buckle pretensioner voltage high".the cost to repair is going to be approximately $400.00.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the seat sensor failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to route 46 hyundai (located at 40 us-46, hackettstown, nj 07840, (866) 755-9537), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.
My frontpassenger seat belt flashes while drivingalong with the air bag light stays on in the interior dash, with or without a passenger the seat belt lights goes off when i come to a complete stop but the air bag light stays on continuous.
While i was driving a couple days ago my air bag light came on.it has stayed on for 3 days now.i called hyundai customer service and they stated that the seat belt issue is under investigation.i was informed that since this has not been recalled, i must pay $100 for a diagnostic check and then hundreds of more dollars to get it fixed with no guarantee that it will be reimbursed.this is ridiculous that i must pay for a known safety issue to be fixed because a government agency is so slow moving in forcing a recall.this is a known issue that puts lives at risk.this needs to be recalled immediately and those of us that have paid for it be reimbursed.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt failed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the seat belt tensioner had failed and the entire seat belt would need replacing because the seat belt would not remain latched in the event of a crash. The failure mileage was 60,400 and the current mileage was 64,000.
Took the car into the shop for an airbag light. They said that it was a bad oc mat sensor. I was quoted $1000+ for parts and labor. I asked why this wasn't covered under the recall because my car was in the range 06-07, they said my vin did not indicate an active recall. I called corporate and they also said i was sol.this is something that needs to be fully recalled, far too many of them are failing and hyundai refuses to do anything about them.
I have been having ongoing problems with the front driver and passenger seat belts, since i first noticed that the air bag light was on constantly. This first happened in 2010, when the mileage was 34089, and then again in 2011, when the mileage was 40356. The cause for this that was listed on the repair bill was, scan test found code b1701, buckle assembly open short.i was at the dealer for the same problem on 11/11/13, when my car's mileage was 57912. At that time, i was told both buckles had to be replaced. I was told this was not covered under the warranty. I argued that my car had less than 60,000 miles and should still be under warranty. I was told it was not because it was purchased in nov. 2006.when i asked why this is constantly happening, i was told by the advisor, "it happens." (?) what he should have told me, was to leave the car with them to diagnose the problem further. I told the advisor i couldn't afford the repairs at that time, so refused to have the buckles replaced. I don't see what replacing the buckles would do, if there is an open short that is causing them to shorten out.after reading all the complaints from owners of the 2007 hyundai sonata, for the same issue, how can there not be safety recall regarding this issue? there is no guarantee the airbags will deploy in an accident while this problem exists . Does someonehave to be seriously injured or killed before action is taken?.... Updated 08/05/14updated 08/18/2014 ...updated01/07/15the consumer was involved in an accident. She stated the driver's air bag did not warrant deployment. However. The air bag located by her head should have deployed.updated 01/13/15
Our 2007 sonata air bag red light came on for no reason, just as hundreds of others have said while researching the problem on the internet.probably will not attempt to get help from hyundai at this point since so many others have been charged $400 plus for repairs that only last for a short time, and need to be done again.always liked this car till this issue started.because of hyundai's disregard for the safety of those who own their vehicles, i will be selling this car, never buy from hyundai again and will inform others of this problem so they can avoid the danger and frustration of dealing with hyundai.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced or the air bag would not deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 74,000.
2007 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues.the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The consumer had an issue with the air bag light illuminating in october 2012, where the dealer replaced the seat belt buckle assembly.
2007 hyundai sonata front passenger seat belt warning chime stopped working. Consumer wants to know why the dealer is not fixing the problem which is covered the ten yr bumper to bumperguarantee. *nj
Own2007 hyundai sonata se with only 5000 miles. Had the following problems:1. Rear suspension had to replaced shortly after purchase2. Passenger side seat. One seat runner was defective.
Had airbag light stay onand got seatbelt buckle replaced under recall. Now one month later airbag light is on and i'm told it is bad sensors inside the seat. These cars have poor engineering. We can't even rely on airbags, since they won't work when the light is on for bad sensors.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the power seat controls failed to operate. The vehicle wasrepaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. ..updated 12-30-13 hyundai agreed to reimburse the consumer. Updated 1/7/14
There is a recall #083 (08v161000) that is exactly my issue. The airbag light stays on and it was diagnosed as the passenger seat sensor that is causing the issue. The cost of repair is $1500.00. Spoke with hyundai and they advised that my car was not marked for recall. We have spoken with a number of junk yards thinking we could obtain a used seat to correct this issue. We have been advised that this issue is wide spread and they cannot keep seats in stock due to the seat sensor issue. I cannot pass my state inspection without this fix. I find it difficult to understand that my car is not covered by this recall. Please register this complaint and let me know if i have any other recourse. Thank you(xxxx)'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The power seat switch is defective. It will not move backward, only forward, which makes the car unsafe to drive if the seat cannot be moved to a safe driving position.hyundai previously released a campaign called campaign t82 to address this defect but as of today is stating they will not repair it. I spoke with a dealer (global hyundai) and with the hyundai corporation and they both denied any knowledge of the defect.
For a long time the passenger seat sensor has stopped working and this deactivated the airbag, there was a recall for this problem, i went to the dealer but they say that my vin number is not included in the recall and i have to pay $ 1600, to repair it. Im stiil using my car i need to work
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The drivers seat would sway from side to side. The dealer informed him he would have to contact the manufacturer before any repairs could be performed on the vehicle. Upon contacting the manufacturer, he was advised that the dealer relayed to them that there were no failures with the drivers seat. He was told a representative would further inspect the vehicle; however the dealer refused to contact the representative. The contact was awaiting the arrival of parts in order to have the repairs performed. He was concerned with the possibility of injury in the event of a crash, due to the failure.the failure mileage was 31,000 and the current was unknown.
Takata recall my car dashboard indicates the airbag is on countinously and the passenger seat belt light is flashing even there is no one on the seat.i went to hyundai dealer and they check the problem and the error code isb1447 but, they tell me this error is not recall for my car and they are ready to fix it but with buying about $1500 for just the part which is ocs sensor in the passenger seat plus the labor work i need your help for this issue, it is related to my family safety, please.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While the contact was exiting the vehicle, the driver seat began to move forward and pinned the contact between the seat and steering wheel for four hours. The contact stated that the power adjust switch, radio and panic button on the remote would not function. The contact called the dealership and the dealer stated that they would replace the power seat switch. The vinand failure mileage were unavailable at the time of the complaint.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The dealer replaced the driver side seat pretensioner. The failure recurred on the passenger side seat. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata gls. When she reached over in the direction of the passenger seat, the drivers seat turned around. The driver seat also moved forward and trapped her in between the steering wheel and the seat. Her right ribs were fractured. She took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the seat functioned as it should. A report was filed with the manufacturer; however, they didn't offer any assistance. A local mechanic disconnected the fuse to the drivers seat. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.
Vehicle was taken to hyundai because the airbag light was illuminated, and the passenger seat belt reminder light would blink when no one was in the seat. After a diagnostic test, the dealership advised this was due to a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat, that was part of the actual seat. The replacement seat cushion was going to cost upwards of $1200, with the installed price of over $1500! after looking at the nhtsa complaints, i saw i am not the only one who has had this problem. A quick google search also showed a plethora of other complaints in regards to this issue. There is obviously a major issue with the sensors/airbag/seat belt system in these vehicles, and i am hoping a recall will be issued. Hyundai could not tell me if this issue would affect my airbag system or not. Thank you.
Took the car into the shop for an airbag light. They said that it was a bad oc mat sensor. I was quoted $1000+ for parts and labor. I asked why this wasn't covered under the recall because my car was in the range 06-07, they said my vin did not indicate an active recall. I called corporate and they also said i was sol.this is something that needs to be fully recalled, far too many of them are failing and hyundai refuses to do anything about them.
My mechanic advised me of airbag code b1448 and advised me he rad my vin to check any open recalls.he stated my vin is not in airbag recall related to this code but that there were aibag ocs codes on that model year which came up b1448 that were covered.i cobtacted hyundai north america and went over with them a series of questions relating to the vehicle.hyundai advised me that i may be covered by vehicle passenger ocs recall.dealership refused to diagnose without a charge.also tried to instead sell a battery despite being new one.contscted hyundai north america again and referred me out but stated while this is recall it doesnt apply to vin.i am not going to deal with intermediary however, i chose to deal with you directly to resolve what personal mechanic is telling me is an absolute model year code recall thst just happened not to include my vin.
The air bag sensor in my car is defective. This was already a recall by hyundai, but for reasons i don't understand does not include my car and i believe it should have. It is the right make, model, and year the original recall included. Apparently the seatbelt tension adjuster is also involved in my case.
Drivers seat changed during warranty for metal frame inside cushion back flexing due to breakage. Identical issue has arisen.
Drivers side front seat moves when accelerating and decelerating at lower speeds. Most noticeable when coming to a stop and starting out. Seat failure causes loss of control when depressing brake pedal and accelerator pedal. Hyundai dealer and hyundai customer service state that is a engineering defect on 2007 and 2008 models, and that there is no remedy. Fault became really noticeable at around 5,000 miles.
- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While drivingat 10 mph the driver's front seat rocked backwards, and when engaging the brakes the driver's seat rocked forward. The dealer repaired the seat.however , the failure occurred immediately after being repaired.the dealer stated that the failure was an engineering error.hyundai wasunable to assist the contact with repairing the vehicle and stated that the engineerswere working on the seat failure. The current and failure mileage were both 7400 miles.updated 03/30/07.
2007 hyundai sonatas, brake switch and other recalls listed. Bring some kids locked, esc lite came on, would not go over 40, could not get in park. Took to big o and they called hyundai corporation and was given case number and told me to take it to swope hyundai elizabethtown kentucky which i did. Swipe ignored case number and additional recalls even though there were additional recalls for this problem. Swipe refused to do anything. Brake rotors, cylinders, and pads ruined and swipe refused to fix even though we could show brakes had been inspected just a few months before this all happened and all was fine.
Both of my visors have never stayed up, they are always down in my line of vision this probably started 6 months after i had the car. I took it to the dealer they stated it was not covered. A few years back the drivers side air bag light came on and is still on.the passengers air bag comes on and goes off regularly. My back break lights have had to be replaces several times, something is wrong with them.again the dealer wanted to charge me to replace them after my husband had just replaced them. There are so many parts that are falling apart.the gear shift has broken and the back handles on the outside of the car are broken. My brakes rotate and the whole care shakes when i press on the breaks on the freeway.now my back end is making noises. I bought this car new , but will never buy another car from hyundai again, this is the worst car i have ever had.from the beginning i have had problems and the dealer never wanted to fix anything unless i payed for it. I am not paying for things that i did not break. .
I was notified by another driver that the brake lights on my car were out. Specifically the left and center lights. The left was easy to fix but the center is a nightmare. I will have to take to a dealership. $50.after doing extensive reading on the internet, i found out that this is a known issue with several hyundai cars and they and ntsa have done nothing about it. Hyundai is claiming that a brake switch recall they issued in 2009 solves the problem. It does not.people with this issue have been told by dealerships everything from bad ground to defective wiring harnesses. This virtually makes the car illegal and a death trap. I can't tell you how many people have been cursing me in the last few weeks, evidently because this issue has been in place. Thanks to one good samaritan i now now why.a recall needs to happen yesterday!!!!!
This is totally dangerous i could've lost my life period i'm on freeway and my wheels just started sticking and my car was smelling like electricity or electrical fire so i go google of course and youtube low and behold recall on bad fuse boxes on theses particular cars
My air bag light stays on all the time. Whenever i am driving alone, my passenger seatbelt light flashes not stop. This two things been going on for a while now.also mylights stay on even after i switch my lights off, i have to turn them on and turn them back off until they shut off. A mechanic told me its the brake light switch causing the problem. I have had technicians look at these issues, and it will cost hundreds to repair. I believe hyundai is missing out the point that the 2007 sonata models have an air bag issue too.
I was just driving to work and the esc off light came on, the only way i have been able to get it to go off is to restart the car. One of the times i had trouble getting the car in to park but after playing around with the brake pedal it final allowed me to shift. It has been happening randomly, i had it check for error codes and nothing could be found.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed to engage when activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cable needed to be replaced and the bracket needed to be welded into the frame. The vehicle was being repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was not available.
I was parking the car (going about 5 mph ) at the food market , had coasted into the space and wasusing the brake ready to totally stop at the cement stop block..suddenly the motor sounded like a racecar and the car lurched forward and up over the cement stop block into the concrete wall /column where it stopped ! i was so fortunate to be in that parking space in front of the wall or i would have gone straight into the glass wall of the market !!several people ran out of the market to help me out of the car.there was steam coming from under the hood and some liquid was draining under the front of the car..someone decided to call the fire dept..because they thought it was gasoline.. Someone else suggested that i turn off the motor because it was still running..i could not shift the car so i could not get the key out.the gear shift was stuck and would not work . We decided to leave it alone until the tow truck arrived .i was really reluctant to do too much because it was on a slight slant and i thought it might start moving again.noone else was in the car. The skin on my knee was scraped and my knee felt a little sore...no major injuries.just very shaken!!.the car was towed to a repair shop and my insurance company will schedule an inspector for the repair order. I am in no hurry to get it back. I'm feeling very nervous about driving it again....affected parts? ( item on this form) i can see that the hood and the front bumper are damaged..fluid and steam came from somewhere under the hood somaybe the radiator or hoses are also damaged.i am not a mechanic and i don't have thereport yet but something else is going on if the car makes a racing car noise and then moves forward quickly. The mileage is only 35,584..a 2007 hyundai sonata..i have pictures if you need them.
The vehicle would randomly accelerated without warning. During the failure, the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact would have to apply extra force to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from acceleratingaround 70000 on car. It has a jerk when i am accelerating until i get to a faster speed. But it doesn't accelerate on its own..i was string at a lightor whenever i go to stop it accelerates on its own. Sometimes while i'm driving it seems to pick up speed on its own as well
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed to respond. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake line was severely corroded. The contact stated that the brakes were previously repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
My hyundai sonata has had issues lately with esc. When i have 2-4 people in my car, esc automatically turns itself off after 5 minutes while driving it and i'm unable to turn it back on unless i turn the car off and on again. As a result of this, my brake lights do not light up at times, as i have noticed this by parking my car in my garage at night and pushed on my brake pedal. When the breaks are repeatedly pressed, there is a 3-5 second lag time for the lights to turn on. That is enough time to keep a vehicle behind me in the dark and end up rear ending me.
My daughter was driving on a city street, and lost all brakes, she pulled into a parking lot and parked.i crawled under the vehicle to find brake fluid dripping under the rear passenger area. After further investigation, after removing factory plastic brake line shield, i found both brake lines totally corroded so bad that one was leaking. I then had to replace the brake lines & bleed. I do believe the plastic shield holding the road grime & moisture to be the culprit. Very dangerous situation!!!!
Hyundai has changed my seat belt buckle numerous times because of an air bag related issue. Now that its out of warranty they will not cover it. Air bag light back on and they want,$400 to replace the bad seatbelt with any warranty. This is probably the 4th time since i had the vehicle brand new that im having this problem, i never in my life experienced so many airbag problems with a vehicle other then a hyundai. Also now they are saying my brake light switch is bad yet again after they supposedly changed it out a few years ago for a recall, to many of the same problems with hyundai. Scared to drive the car feels like i bought a lemon. Wish there was more that hyundai could do for there customers but it seems like they don't care. What ever happened to hyundai slogan about safety 1st..
All 4 brake lines were corroded and leaking break fluid, which prevented the car from stopping when depressing the brake pedal. Mechanic thinks the plastic cover around the break lines may be trapping water and causing corrosion. This is hazardous and unsafe.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were being applied. In addition, the esc-off light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the brake lamp switch was defective. The contact noticed nhtsa campaign id number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and the brake lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v122000 (services brakes, hydraulic) and 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Esc off light comes on periodically; cruise control not working.stop lamp switch replaced in 2010 but problem persists.dealer wants to charge fee to diagnose problem and additional charges to repair.should have part of recall.
While trying to park my 2007 hyundai sonata the automatic transmission shifter was stuck in drive and can only be moved into neutral. Leading up to this happening the esc light kept coming on and eventually stayed permanently on. I later found out that my break light was also off. I am able to move the shifter by pressing down the bypass. As it is in order to take the car out of park i have to press down the bypass. I have to do the same when going from drive to reverse or from reverse to drive. Break light still not working and esc light is on.
During a snow storm, i was attempting to make a stop. My brakes would not engage (as if something was keeping the brake shoes from engaging onto the wheel). There also was a loud clatter. I disengaged my electronic stability control and was only then able to apply the brakes.today i took my vehicle in for service and was told that the stop switch needed to be replaced. I saw hyundai had a recall nhtsa campaign #: 09v-122 which was published april 15, 2009. . according to my vin history, my stop lamp switch had been previously replaced on 4/4/09 by malone hyundai. I contacted hyundai corporation and asked if perhaps my stop switch, since being replaced before the recall, might have been replaced with also a defective stop switch. The case manager told me that the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty on parts was 5 years, 60,000 miles from the time the vehicle was first driven new off the lot and hyundai would not replace my defective stop switch unless i took the vehicle to a certified hyundai dealership and they could certify that my switch was installed incorrectly.on safercar.gov, you have several documents published related to this recall. In the document entitled "owner notification letter", page 2 which is a notification to hyundai dealership & service managers dated 6/24/2009, paragraph 5 says: "all hyundai dealers will be shipped a supply of stop lamp switches..." which implies all existing stock of these switches were potentially defective!your assistance is greatly appreciated in getting hyundai to take responsibility for this defect!
There have been various problems that were discovered recently mostly based on the rear suspension and shocks. The brake lights have gone out many times and the alignment is frequently incorrect, and so the tires go through a lot of wear. The most recent tires were placed 9 months ago and already have terrible wear from both the suspension and the alignment. Whenever the car is in motion, the car does not drive as smoothly as it should and bounces lightly. There is loud noise whenever driving over speed bumps as if the tire pressure is poor. There is also a grinding noise when the car turns somewhat sharply. Many of these problems have existed for a while but were only diagnosed today at a midas auto in wilmington, nc.
The esc off dashboard warning light is on and the brake lights are not working correctly.
Rear cross member , not good , transmission , and engine oil pan podrido , air conditioner not to good , door handler problem ,,, etc
I was in a car accident in 2019 and my airbags never deployed. Since then, the airbag light has stayed on. I've gone to every mechanic around about my airbag light and they all say i have a recall on the car. I've also been pulled over multiple times over my brake light either not illuminating or staying illuminated while driving.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the brake lights had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while parked the brake pedal was depressed but it became stuck and failed respond. As a result, the vehicle would not come out of park. The contact eventually placed the vehicle in drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
My brakes failed in january, and my car hit the garage door. I spent $800 to get them fixed, only to have them fail after five months. Because of this it came to my attention that there was a rear cross member recall for corrosion on my car. To complete the recall, the dealership wants to charge me for all of the rusted parts that will break once they dig to reach the recall. I have been without a car since january, and hyundai corporate declared my case closed and refuses to assist, after weeks of deliberation, they only addressed the problem of my brakes and not the recall, which they completely left out of their final determination. The dealership cannot proceed and complete the recall because many parts they will have to remove will be unusable, and cannot safely be placed back. Things are at a standstill, and i desperately need my car back and operational!
While driving down the freeway, car pulled to the left. It is still doing it to this day. Had to take the car back to the dealer after the dealer did a brake job at 77000 miles. Had to argue with the dealership to redo the rotors after paying money for a complete brake job. The dealership finally agreed to redo the job after a long argument. I am still having problems with brakes today. When making a right turn, can hear grinding noises. When backing up and coming to a complete stop, can hear grinding noises. I have had this car in for brake service many times. I hear noises from the back and front suspension that has been going on since 2009. After having the dealership change every gasket in the car because of leakage, i have been hearing tapping noises in the car, reported it to hyundai motor, but they have ignored this. When i called the dealership after they fixed the gaskets, the gaskets leaked again and they said it was not their problem. This car is junk and it needs to be taken off of the road.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Esc off light comes on and the brake lights stop functioning/lighting when brake pedal is pressed.
I heard high pitched noise from rear while driving 2007 sonata gls. I found that the rear wheels were extremely hot. I was afraid the tires will catch fire due to the heat.i took it to the dealer in southfield michigan. The manager said that it would cost me $300 to replace rear pads and they were not covered under warranty. Rear brake pads essentially were 95% worn out. Front brake pads were minimally worn during this time period and were ok. I got them replaced at "napa complete car care center" for $176 in oct 19, 2009 when it had 17,513 miles on it. At 40,042 miles while driving from detroit to milwaukee, i heard dreadful grinding noise.at "car-x auto service" in milwaukee they found the same problem with rear pads while front pads were ok. One rear pad was almost bare and others were more than 95% gone. I spent another $350 and this time the rotors also have to be replaced. There is definitely a design flaw and it is a safety issue due to heat which can cause tire fire. It seems the rear pads stop moving freely after certain pad wear. It could be too much hydraulic oil pressure in the rear brake lines or there is some defects due to abs system. Hyundai must own this problem and fix this issue for good. Environment al (salt, water etc) effect is the same for both front and rear brakes. Front brakes do not need any adjustment or lubrication and they are ok. Why would only rear brakes need cleaning and lubrication at every 5000 miles as suggested by the dealer? in my driving for 40 years i have never seen this issue in any of the other vehicles i drove. On checking internet discussion boards i found that this issue is common and hyundai is not doing anything. This is not fair at all while consumers are holding the bag with perpetual expensive repairs and fear of being stranded and tire catching fire.
At the tire replacement service at about 61k miles (very gentle, first owner, still had more than 2/32 tread left on the factory tires at 61k miles) i was told by the technician that the rear break pads have to be replaced. With in 2 days i took the car to aamco since there was a $35 brake pad service deal. I was told after inspection that a caliper piston is seized and so the calipers, the damaged rotors and of course the brake pads have to be replaced - preferably for booth rare wheels, in order to have similar braking characteristics. While it is common sense that the front brake pads would wear faster, the aamco folks were surprised to find the rear brake system in such a bad condition while the original front brakes were still good. Per their opinion it is mostly due to a manufacturer defect. I called hyundai warranty immediately, they provided a case number, but i was told i was out of luck since i am just past 60k miles and also there is no recall specific to rear brakes that will address my concern. With this i thought i lost all my bragging rights about hyundai - on their reliability and value for the money. Moreover, this is unbelievable since on a 1997 nissan altima which i own, i still have 25% left on the rear brakes at 125k miles. Shortly later i found scores of sonata owners who complained about this issue in the internet forums as well as nhtsa site. I also found complaints about sun visors not staying in place, hanging loosely, a hazard while driving. I have this problem too but never payed much attention to it. Currently i am not in a position to shell out over $600 dollars to get the rear brake issue fixed to be able to take myself and my family safely in the car. I hope my complaint breaches the threshold and nhtsa takes action to have hyundai fix the issue at hyundai's cost asap. Thanks for providing me this opportunity to log the complaint.
My brake lights no longer function.my "esc off" light and check engine light appeared.i had a mechanic scan my car regarding the aforementioned issues and the code that displayed was "p0504".after researching this code i have discovered: the engine control module (ecm) has detected a fault in correlation between the two brake switch circuits.this very problem has resulted a massive recall for hyundai & kia vehicles.unfortunately, my vehicle is not eligible for the recall according to the vin look up for this recall campaign (110).i should not have to pay out of pocket for this manufacturer defect!!!
Esc light comes on indicating the esc system is inoperable. This is usually preceded by the feeling that the brakes are being applied without my pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle feels sluggish following the illumination of the esc light. This is an intermittent problem.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the brakes engaged independently and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.
Had to hit he brakes hard while doing about 25 to 30 mph and the abs worked for a millisecond then the petal went down to the floor no brakes at all causing a crash
I want to create a safety recall on this vehicle if not other makes and models from this manufacturer. This vehicle is a fire hazard due to chronic corrosion on the fuel lines.it is also a safety hazard due to loss of brakes and steering due to chronic corrosion of the brake and power steering lines. Our 2007 hyundai sonata needed power steering fluid and brake fluid on a regular basis.most recently we lost brakes and had the car inspected.the inspection determined that the power steering lines, brake lines and fuel lines are severely corroded and all leaking.the brake lines had the most severe corrosion but the fuel and power steering had corrosion deep enough to cause a leak.these leaks are not in the vicinity of fittings or connections.the worst leaks are in the vicinity of brackets or line retainers.this car has been sold and operated in the northeast snow belt but the corrosion is worse than most vehicles that are much older with higher mileage.clearly the lines were made of inferior metal causing the components to fail prematurely.apparently, instead of using a more costly rust resistant metal the manufacturer relied on a plastic coating on the lines to protect them from the elements.this completely failed as some of the lines are completely corroded along the entire length.the plastic coating likely accelerated the corrosion as it retained corrosive materials in contact with the metal.i contacted the hyundai dealer and they said that there are no recalls on these components and i would be responsible for all part and labor costs.i opened a case with the manufacturer and they said they would look into it but indicated the car was out of warranty and would not likely pursue a safety recall.
I got into my car and came to stop sign and brakes were failing going to the floor! my mechanic showed the brake hoses to me and said the way they are installed they will just rub a hole in them. I had a hole in one and the other side was close to a hole rub thru.
The car now has 75k.i have needed to replace the rear pads three times and rear rotors twice.in addition, rear brakes have required "friction religning" at least annually, often twice per year.no matter how often these maintenance procedures are needed the emergency or parking brake, which i use each time i park the car, often does not release easily or fully.if i reverse up to about 8-10 mph and slam the brakes, when the dragging sound and sensation do not quickly abate, this seemed to seat the pads and or calipers.in the past week, in fact, the rear driver's brake assembly, aluminum wheel and components become very, very hot...have not needed to drive more than a mile or two at any time, but the dealer can not get me in until next week...i am unable to get around at all if need leave the car for extended time...it was when online seeking a temporary means by which i might try to adjust the caliper for the time being, that i found many, many forums and discussions of the deficiencies of the rear brakes in sonatas...i did call hyundai, they issued a case number and they would look at whatever...
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both headlights and the brake lights failed intermittently. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and contacted the manufacturer, who stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Rear brake pads wear out at 25k miles and are not covered under warranty.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata with only 28,000 miles.i had to have the front brakes completely replaced due to dirt causing rust and scored.i believe the car's brakes has a design error and a potentially fatal flaw in the braking system design and operation.
I own a 2007 hyundai sonata. Have had same issue with brakes as reported many times by others in this forum, with hyundai refusing to take responsibility. Finally have canadian motor vehicle arbitration plan willing to set up arbitration with hyundai. Looking for someone with similar problem willing to come to toronto area as witness.if my arbitration successful, this may be a good step toward getting hyundai to cover repairs for all.
2007 hyundai sonata 18,000 miles, rear driver's side complete brake failure because caliper did not release pad. There was no warning sound or light to alert me to the problem until the rotor was completely worn.rotor and pad replaced. Service stated that brake slide needs lubrication frequently, a service that is not recommended in the owner's manual.
Intermittent rear brake noise on 2007 hyundai sonata for over 1year. Twice inspected at dealers shop, no problem found and all disc brake pads within specs. I noticed recently at 42,000 miles that the passenger side steel rear wheel was getting extremely hot due to rear brakes overheating. My dealer stated that pass. Side rear brake pad had worn down almost completely due to "brake pad slides sticking on calipers".new set of rear brakes were installed at cost of 240.00 . My dealer and hyundai corporation both stated that repair work would not be covered under warranty!i feel this is a safety issue not only because of rear brake pad premature failure but the unknown effect on the rear wheel bearings due to overheating of brakes/wheel.
Rear brakes on 2007 hyundai sonata acquired high pitched squeal, odor, and wheels were hot to the touch at 19,800 miles. Dealer replaced brakes pads and resurfaced rotor. Seems to be premature wear of rear brake pads and rotors due to defective rear brake mechanisms causing the pads to freeze against the rotors. Dealer maintains the brakes need "adjusting" every 10,000 miles to avoid the problem.
Replacing rear brakes pads and rotors because of worn parts on vehicle with relatively low mileage.
Rear disc brake calipers remain closed due to corrosion on slide??? resulting in need of repair worn pads and rotors.
Rear brakes ceased (left side) which causes pad to wear out and need replacement at 22,000 miles!!not covered under warranty....charged me $173.95 +tax to repair.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that upon exiting a ramp with the cruise control engaged he applied pressure to the break pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. As a consequence, he rear-ended another vehicle. The front end of his vehicle was damaged, but none of the occupants were injured. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility. He is in the process of determining if his vin number was included in recall# 09v122000, service brakes, hydraulic,switches,brake light. The failure and current mileages were 65,336.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the rear brakes made a grinding noise whenever they were applied or while the vehicle was in motion.the dealer stated that this was normal wear of the disc pads.the contact was going to have the vehicle repaired by another mechanic, until he conducted research online and found other complaints for this same failure.he will wait to see what will happen with this investigation.the dealer stated that they would call him back with information on the vehicle, but they have not yet returned his call.the failure has been occurring for a while and the brakes have a strange odor.the failure and current mileages were 21,000.updated 07/28/09 the consumer stted the pads and calipers were replaced and lubricated. Updated 07/30/09.
2007 hyundai sonata gls w/17,000 miles.car has been serviced either by dealer or by car-x every 3,000 miles since purchase aug. Of 07.upon bringing the vehicle in for service at 17,286 miles(tire rotation, oil, lube, & filter) mechanic noticed left rear brakes were completely gone right down to the metal. Upon inspection of remaining 3 wheels he found they were in excellent condition pertaining to the mileage on the vehicle.itook the damaged parts to the dealership and the service manager did not even acknowledge my complaint of only 1 wheel having a problem. When i returned home i called hyundai in calif. And told them about my problem.she asked questions and was courteous but i could tell she knew about the brake problem on this vehicle .she called me back the next day (aug.27th) ,and informed me she called 2 of the dealerships i had the vehicle serviced at and they said the brakes were checked???? she then informed me the service mgr. Said i did not have a legitimate complaint and could do nothing for me. I was told this problem was definitely a safety issue and had that wheel locked up from the damaged brake pad it could have caused an accident. I'm hoping you can do something for me in this matter as hyundai will not.
Defect in design or substandard metal parts in the rear brake assemblies of 2006 & later hyundai sonatas causing premature brake wear. I have premature brake pad wear (metal on metal) after 35,000 miles on my 2007 sonata. This condition is reported online by many other owners with as little as 20k. Dealer will not cover under warranty. Hyundai usa will only consider reimbursement after it is repaired first and preferable by a dealer. My dealer said its a "design flaw with the pad retainer", those online report corroded caliper mounting pins as the cause. Some report they need to routinely clean and lubricate these parts to prevent the excessive wear. Because this is a brake issue, safety of all owners should be enough to issue a recall.
During dealer inspection, rear brake on passenger side of 2007 hyundai sonatawas found to be worn down asymmetrically - on one side completely - due tostuck brake caliper. This was at 34,000 miles.
Left rear brake locked up on 2007 hyundai sonata. Dealer looked at it and determined the brake caliper was stuck due to corrosion and brake dust buildup, causing the brake to be applied 100% of the time, thus wearing away the pad and causing the backing plate to contact the rotor. Dealer said this was a common failure on sonata in areas where road salt is used. Pads replaced and rotors resurfaced. Not covered under warranty. Car has 20,000 miles on it.
Frozen rear calipers causing brake failure and near accident.required action - new calipers, rotors, pads.
My 2007 hyundai sonata gls has defective rear brakes.i purchased the car in march 2008 and at 15,000 miles the brakes started squealing.i took the car in to the dealer in september 2009 and was told the rear pads were frozen which was causing the squealing.the dealer cleaned and adjusted the rear breaks.in june 2011, when stopping at a red light, the rear brakes suddenly started to stick and make noise as if metal was rubbing on metal.this really concerned me since i had my family with two children in the car.this happened with the car having 36,000 miles on it.i went on-line and googled to see if anyone else had this type of experience.i noted hundreds of similar complaints.car experts mentioned this is an engineering design fault, which hyundai has failed to responsibility for.i called the dealership to schedule an inspection and asked the service representative if they had encountered similar issues with other customers.he said he was not aware of this brake issue.i had ahard time believing him since this issue appears to be a common occurrence with many hyundai sonata gls owners.could this be a hyundai money earning scam?hyundai needs to recall these cars due to the serious safety issues due to the faulty rear brake design! safety! safety! safety!i hope something gets done!
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact heard a noise at the front end of the vehicle while braking, but thought it would be temporary because the vehicle was new. However on october 6, 2010, he heard a loud metal grinding noise. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 23,000.
Rear brakes on 2007 hyundai sonata acquired high pitched squeal, odor, and wheels were too hot to the touch at 17,500 miles. Both rear wheel bolts & wheel were very hot. The tire could blow up on a highway and cause personal injury. I took it to the dealer and the dealer said to replace rear disk brakes at a cost of $275. I protested saying that at such a low mileage it should not happen and there seems to be design defect and that it should be covered under warranty but they would not budge.there seems to be defective rear brake mechanisms causing the pads to freeze against the rotors. I got pads replaced,rotor resurfaced etc. At napa. They said that it is systemic problem with sonatas. Many people have posted rear brake problems at http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/hyundai/sonatafor your review.
2007 hyundai sonata - 4 cylinderrear brakesnoticed smell & heat coming from rear wheels after car was stopped. Have also noticed that fuel mileage has been poor for the last several months. Suspected park brake sticking, but took to dealer to investigate. Their investigation came back that rear brakes were sticking and rear brake pads worn out after 27,000 miles. Recommended i have the rear pads & rotors replaced, and should have a "brake service" done where they disassemble the brakes, clean and reassemble. Brake service was done and rear brake pads were replaced. Refused new rotors based on a 2nd opinion that they were fine. I asked service manager why this would be necessary with so few miles on the car. I previously owned a 2004 mazda6 with rear disc brakes. I bought it new and traded it with 70,000 miles on it, having spend $0 on the brakes. His response was that all hyundai sonatas experience problems and unless annual brake service is performed, i will have problems with the rear brakes sticking. I view this as a manufacturer defect. Hyundai charges me for the brake service, and since i did not have it done during the first year of ownership, my rear brakes were sticking on , causing my poor mileage and a rear brake pad replacement. None of this work was covered under warranty, and i am now out approx $500 for work performed on my car, not to mention the fact that i will now need to spend money each year to have a "brake service" performed. A quick check on message boards on the internet revealed that many people are seeing the same problem. This should be rectified by hyundai in the form of a recall. I should be reimbursed for the money i have spent, and an improved design should be implemented (such as on my mazda).
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated during a routine maintenance performed on the vehicle she was notified that the rotors were corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact stated she had to replace the rotors previously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,237 and current mileage was 28,900.
2007 sonata w/ 34000 highway miles. Car was making a high pitched sound from the back left, and the drivers side back wheel was becoming very hot while driving. The dealer, napleton hyundai basically said everything is fine, i just need to pay for a whole new set of back brakes. Knowing the heat was from the pads not releasing, i refused the work and investigated myself. Like other complaints here, i found that the pads are too tight in the calipers, and also are corroded. The heat issue only makes them fit tighter. The pad guides needed to be lightly filed and coated with anti-seize to fit and slide properly.i googled this and scanned the hyundai forums, and the internet is littered with sonatas and other hyundais with the exact same problem. Hyundai will not address the issue, preferring to charge customers for new brakes and regular brake "lube" service. Hyundai consumer affairs also did absolutely nothing about this. This is a safety issue and a design flaw.sooner or later this problem will cause an overheated wheel/tire to fail, or a wheel to lock up under slippery roads, and someone will be out more than just repair money.
Premature wear of rear brake caliper pads due to corrosion on caliper guides.
Rear brake pads are prematurely worn out on 2007 hyundai sonata gls compared to front brake pads. Rear brake pads essentially went to 99% worn out in matter of 4 months while front brake pads were minimally worn during this time period and are still around 50%. Internet discussion boards are full of this type of events with this car model's rear brake system suddenly wearing out brake pads. This is a huge safety issue that hyundai refuses to do a recall on.
Hyundai sonata 2007 - rear brake failure - rear brake pad came apart and was completely nonfunctional.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving at an unknown speed and attempting to make a stop, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the stopping distance increased.the contact removed the rear driver's side tire and noticed that the rotors were caked with rust.the rear driver's side brake pads were worn out prematurely.the pads were so corroded that they were grinding into the rotor.the dealer stated that the warranty would not cover the repairs.the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing.no repairs have been made.the current and failure mileages were less than 16,000.
A chirping noise and burning smell in my 2007 hyundai sonata sent me to my hyundai dealer. $400 later the service manager told me that the brakes wererusty and seizing up. Invoice said, "20442 lr pads separating locked in slides resurfaced rear rotors, replaced pads, adjusted park brake, and serviced front brakes." manager said it was due to the winter salt on our nh roads and that he'd been seeing a lot of these brake issues and had been complaining to hyundai with no results.manager said i need to have the rust removed from the brakes every 15,000 miles.checked online and found that other folks are having the same problem and i see the same complaint here in your database.see http://hyundaiforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6314.
Rear brake pads on 2007 hyundai sonata had to be replaced with less then 25,000 miles on car while the front brake pads still looked brand new.
2007 hyundai sonata rear brake pads need replacing every 15,000 miles.i have had to replace these twice in two years.i have never had to do this with any other vehicle that i have owned, and most of my driving is highway driving.from reading other auto forums, this problem is common among sonata owners.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the headlights did not illuminate brightly and caused a decrease in visibility. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the headlights were adjusted. The repair did not remedy the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in either related recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting:headlights) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact also stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag light trouble code was cleared. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The failure recurred and in addition, the contact stated that the anti-lock brake light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 48,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2007 sonata had only 18,000 miles on it when the rear brakes kept squeaking & locking up. This wore the pads down and they had to be replaced.i was told this happened because the sliders were rustin up and stopped working. I argued with hyundai that this was not normal and they said it depended on the driver. I am 65 years old had many vehicles, and have never rode the brakes, nor changed my driving habits. Now i have the problem again at 28,000 miles and my brakes are actually burning at times. The smell is terrible. I feel that this is a defect and also a safety hazard. My car bucks at times and i think that i may have to replace the rear brakes again. I am afraid to drive the car right now. I can't afford to fix the brakes again at this time. Please advise. *dt
Every time the brake pedal is pressed the car seems to power down. The headlights dim, dash lights dim, fan slows, and inside car lights dim. This happens everytime it's pressed. The lights seem to dim more if you are driving at a faster pace and press harder on the brakes verse driving slowly and easing onto the brake pedal. The battery has been replaced and checked over several times for any sort of defect. Also the alternator has been replaced recently and checked over for any defects. These were replaced because they were thought to be the problem but the problem still occurs everyday everytime the brake pedal is pressed.
While operating my 2007 hyundai sonata, i experienced sudden unintended acceleration (sua) which resulted in an accident of moderate property damage and no injuries. I had pulled to a curbside to park, and had stopped approximately 8 feet behind a large suv. As i began to raise my foot off the gas pedal, the engine started to accelerate. I applied the brakes which initially began to hold the car which was starting to move forward, but as the acceleration increased, the brakes became unable to hold the car, and it lurched forward and struck the unoccupied suv. Even though my car only accelerated and traveled 8 feet, the impact was strong enough to cause $6000 worth of damage (actual allowance by insurance company). I've since found out that the hydraulic breaking system and the electronic throttling system are inversely connected to the vacuum generated by the car's engine which means that braking power decreases as throttle increases. Cause of the sua has not been determined. After i got the car repaired, i took it to hyundai and they were very conciliatory but after checking it for an hour, state that they were unable to recreate the condition and thatthey did a complete safety check and scanned all the electronic systems to no avail. I had never experienced this condition in the past in this vehicle, however, i had experienced it 3 times in my wife's 2003 hyundai sante fe. In those situations, there was not anything directly in front of me, and i was able to shift into neutral and regain control of the vehicle.
Under normal driving conditions, right rear brake pad and rotor fail.
My husband notice the passenger airbag light was coming on and going off as we were going down the highway at around 20,000 miles.this happened many times for both my husband and myself.i brought the car into 2 different dealers and was told they can't duplicate the problem.since we didn't notice it happening until we were going down the highway for at least a half hour, i wasn't surprised that it didn't happen while test driving it at slower speeds in town.since it didn't happen for the dealers, and the abs light in the instrument panel didn't come on when it happened, there was nothing they could do.now that the vehicle is out of warranty at 66,000 miles, both the passenger abs light and the instrument light have come on and won't go out.i also noticed that the passenger seatbelt light was flashing when my husband had his seatbelt on and buckled.i am bringing it to the dealership to see if this will be fixed under warranty but am sure they will say it's not covered and will cost me.
The rear brakes of my 2007 hyundai sonata have had to be replaced.the car had 14453 miles on it when this happened.i am not a compulsive braker, and the front brakes are just fine.could this be an issue with all hyundai rear brakes??
Rear brakes need replacing at 27,000 miles?i was notified by hyundai that my rear brakes needed replacing and they had to re-surface the rotors.i am looking online, and there are so many people with rear brake problems at low mileage - hyundai won't cover it under warranty.this is a safety issue and should be investigated.thanks!
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact heard an unusual noise when he applied pressure to the brakes.he took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that the rear brakes were completely depleted and the rotors were in poor condition.they replaced the rotors as well as the brakes.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 62,000.the approximate failure mileage was 57,990.
Left rear brake lining failed causing loud noise when i braked. Also brakes took longer to stop. Had i been going faster it may have caused an accident. Hyundai has a problem with the rear calipers seizing up and not releasing thereby wearing the brake pads out in several miles and causing the rear brakes to fail. I also had this same failure at 12,000 miles and hyundai replaced the pads and the said calipers were ok. Hyundai said this problem occurs in areas were they use a high concentration of chemicals on the road in wintertime. All other manufacturers don't seem to have this problem, my opinion is there is a design defect in the calipers hyundai uses and the problem should be investigated and fixed before someone gets killed or injured due to a rear wheel brake failure.
2007 hyundai left rear brake pad failed - damaging rotor - over heating and warping on a car with less than 40,000 miles.
22,000 miles on my hyundai sonata and the left rear wheel brake caliper stuck.the stuck caliper left the pad against the rotor.both the left rear wheel rotor and both rear brake pads had to be replaced. The hyundai dealership would not cover the repair under warranty and i had to pay almost $400 dollars to get it fixed.i have never had a car with only 22,000 miles have a brake problem like this.
I brought my 2007 sonata into the dealer to get it inspected the first year with 17,000 miles on it and have a noise from the wheels looked at and it had to have new brakes.i was astonished that after 17,000 miles i needed a $600 plus brake job, but the warranty covered it.five months later the noise came back and i brought it in again, and was told that i needed to have my brakes taken apart, cleaned out and lubed ($150) or i would need new brakes again in a few months.i was appalled and asked the mechanic how a new car could possibly need new brakes once a year?i have never replacedbrakes on any of my cars before at least 70,000 miles, so i know as the sole driver of the car that i'm not causing premature wear by my driving.he explained to me that the new hyundai brakes are great except in the northeast where they corrode very quickly from the salt, and that if i don't have them cleaned and lubed ($150) at least once a year i will need to have them replaced every year.i did pay to have them cleaned and lubed, but this is crazy.they obviously are selling cars with defective brakes if they will only last for one year.i then asked around to the 4 other people who i knew who also had newer hyundai's (3 sonata's and one elantra) and they said they also had to have their brakes replaced before 20,000 miles.since the brakes are only under warranty up to 25,000 miles i am now looking at having to pay several hundred dollars a year to keep the car with brakes, so i'm thinking i should take the loss and trade it in.
Started hearing noise from rear brakes. Found left rear outside pad was worn to the metal and ruined the rotor. All remaining pads have 50% or better remaining on the linings. The worn pad was stuck tight to the anti rattle clip. I replaced the rear pads, clips and left side rotor.
Right rear outer brake pad seized in the pad holder, grinding the rotor. Dealer repaired the brakes and charged me $ 400.00 even though the vehicle was still under warranty and should have been repaired free of charge. The front pads were only 50% worn and they do most of the stopping. Now hyundai dealer says that the hyundai sonata vehicle should have rear brakes cleaned and lubricated every 15,000 to 20,000 miles at my expense, to prevent "lock up". Hyundai does not mention this type of maintenance anywhere in it's maintenance schedule. After checking on the web, i find that this is a common safety problem among hyundai owners who are being ripped off by hyundai who refuses to repair this defect under warranty or recall the faulty brake calipers. I live in a rural area and mileage is 90% highway, so there is minimal usage of the brake compared to city dwellers, yet the brakes failed prematurely.
2007 hyundai sonata. 11,500 miles left rear wheel seized up while traveling on the interstate.mechanic said: brake caliper was frozen causing the brake pads to wear prematurely causingoverheating and damage to the rotor. Fortunately i did not loose control of the vehicle so there was no crash.the brakes on the other 3 wheels were fine indicating a defective part(s). Now the frustrating and unbelievable part of the issue: hyundai service manager said it is not covered under warranty because the brake pads are a wear item.i asked him to show me in the warranty where a defective caliper is a wear problem with no response.they would not fix the vechicle under warranty.upon searching the internet, i learnedthat this same thing happened to many people and is apparently a very common problem.the posts also reflect the exact same experience with the hyundai dealership in their refusal to admit that a mechanical defect exists. I took the vehicle to my own personal mechanic for the repair and plan on saving the bill and parts for a recall that should occur in the future. Thank you.
My 2007 sonata had only 18,000 miles on it when the rear brakes kept squeaking & locking up. This wore the pads down and they had to be replaced. I was told this happened because the sliders were rusting up and stopped working. I argued with hyundai that this was not normal and they said it depended on the driver. I am 65 years old had many vehicles, and have never rode the brakes, nor changed my driving habits. Now i have the problem again at 28,000 miles and my brakes are actually burning at times. The smell is terrible. I feel that this is a defect and also a safety hazard. My car bucks at times and i think that i may have to replace the rear brakes again. I am afraid to drive the car right now. I can't afford to fix the brakes again at this time. Please advise. *dt
During a snow storm, i was attempting to make a stop. My brakes would not engage (as if something was keeping the brake shoes from engaging onto the wheel). There also was a loud clatter. I disengaged my electronic stability control and was only then able to apply the brakes.today i took my vehicle in for service and was told that the stop switch needed to be replaced. I saw hyundai had a recall nhtsa campaign #: 09v-122 which was published april 15, 2009. . according to my vin history, my stop lamp switch had been previously replaced on 4/4/09 by malone hyundai. I contacted hyundai corporation and asked if perhaps my stop switch, since being replaced before the recall, might have been replaced with also a defective stop switch. The case manager told me that the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty on parts was 5 years, 60,000 miles from the time the vehicle was first driven new off the lot and hyundai would not replace my defective stop switch unless i took the vehicle to a certified hyundai dealership and they could certify that my switch was installed incorrectly.on safercar.gov, you have several documents published related to this recall. In the document entitled "owner notification letter", page 2 which is a notification to hyundai dealership & service managers dated 6/24/2009, paragraph 5 says: "all hyundai dealers will be shipped a supply of stop lamp switches..." which implies all existing stock of these switches were potentially defective!your assistance is greatly appreciated in getting hyundai to take responsibility for this defect!
Brakes failing on 2007 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number:09v122000(service brakes:hydraulic:switches: brake light) on august 19, 2009 however, the contact experienced a brake failure 40,000 miles later. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,822 and the current mileage was 82,000.
We own a 2007 hyundai sonata with 16,000 miles on it, barely 2 years old.the brakes had a squeal at about 15,000 miles and we couldn't put our finger on the problem.at 16,000 miles the rear wheels began grinding and i called cochran to have it fixed.they set me up with an appointment the next day.they told me my back brakes were worn and the rotors needed cut.this has to be some defect in the braking system, i've never had to replace brakes on any of my cars under 50,000 miles.they said it was not a warranty problem and charged me $225 for the repair.i think hyndai should put out a recall on these calipers hanging up on the 2007 sonata, and reimbursed all of us that have had this problem.
I have 2007 hyundai sonata with 21,000 miles.brake pads were sticking causing hazardous driving and braking.the same problem occurred 3 times within 46,000 miles on my previous 2003 hyundai accent.i believe the brakes are improperly engineered with metals which corrode prematurely in salt/snow.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the service brakes never operated correctly on her vehicle.she felt as if the brakes were sticking and dragging.the dealer stated that the rear driver's side brake pad failed and the brakes were grinding metal-on-metal.the rear passenger side brake pads were near failure.the dealer stated that the cause of the failures was due to snow melting salts that were rusting the metal underneath the vehicle.the dealer estimated that it would cost over $500 to replace the brake pads.the contact was advised to have the brakes checked every few thousand miles.the current and failure mileages were less than 22,000.
Purchased hyundai sonata recently and heard high pitched chirp/squeal sound in rear area of car. Searched internet to see if similar problems were identified. Learned that hundreds of people are experiencing similar issues with premature brake wear due to defective rear brake mechanisms. Brakes appear to be malfunctioning under normal road conditions and freezing brake pads against rotors. Rotors wear out from premature wear. This is a serious safety issue. Hyundai unresponsive to customer complaints indicating road salt is to blame. This is costing hundreds of americans hundreds of dollars in tough economic times not to mention the safety concerns of potentially failing brakes causing accidents. Investigation and action is needed to determine the cause of the defect and initiate a formal recall from hyundai.
Passenger side rear brake caliper frozen causing metal on metal contact and premature failure and replacement of rear pads and right rear rotor.front pads were hardly worn.car mileage at 17,000 miles with normal driving conditions.
Extreme brake wear on hyundai sonata 2007. I had to replace brakes and rotors in 2008 and now i have to replace the brakes again. This is unusually high wear especially for a new vehicle that has been drive mainly on the highway.
I have a hyundai sonata 07 which has 27k miles on. Few days ago i heard grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when stopping and when going from a stop. I took the car to the dealership and they said that this is a problem with the sonatas because of the way the break pads are put in and left with almost no room in the holders (i'm not sure what was the name of the part that holds the pads). I'm about to have the pads replaced and i'll save them for you but i've had other vehicles and never had that problem and nobody i asked had to change their breaks after 27k miles. I believe that this is a safety issue and that is why i'm writhing this complain and it is issue due to either bad parts or bad design.
My 2007 hyundai sonata was taken to the dealer due to grinding noise occurring at approximately 25,450 miles. They said i needed a brake job and that the left rear brake was bad and rotor had to be resurfaced. No chirping warning tones had preceded the grinding noise. They refused to cover it, saying it was normal wear. I had a brake check done at my last oil change (the next one was not due for another month time-wise, longer than that mileage-wise) and was told that there was 40-60% of good wear left on all of the pads. I also complained that the steering had been feeling loose for the past few days. They could not find anything wrong with the steering but that still feels loose. And even after the brake job (driver side rear brake was the main culprit), the brakes are not as firm as they were about 8 days before the dealer visit that was scheduled. Their appointment book was full for the four days preceding my appointment. We happened to be talking to a salesman and he mentioned that all of the 2007 sonatas they had on lease returns had the same brake problem. If you search the internet, you will find many frustrated consumers with the same problem. I believe this is a design flaw or a manufacturing defect. I believe that hyundai is aware of the issue, but refuses to take responsibility while the consumers are left holding the bag and their cars become unsafe to drive. I did 4 months of researching before i bought this car, and had i known this would be an issue, i would not have purchased it.
Left rear wheelbrake components had been excessively rusted, preventing the pads from releasing out of the drum. Wheel was dangerously other heated. Pad and drum were worn and required pad replacement and drum resurfacing.
Rear brake calipers failed/locked with 20,000 miles on the car.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.during a routine inspection, a technician concluded that the brakes were wearing prematurely due to the calipers not releasing the brake pedal. There were no warnings indicative of the failure. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 55,000.the current was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. During brake application he would hear metal grinding coming from the rear-end of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the technician concluded that the brake pads needed to be replaced and that the rotors needed to be shaved down to a certain degree. The current and failure mileages were 20550.updated 12/8/09 the consumer stated she experienced premature wear on rear wheels due to a stuck caliper and corroded pins in the brake system that doesn't allow pads to move properly causing uneven wear. Updated 12/09/09.
Brakes burned into rotor on driverside rear only,hyundai refused to look at it as a default,had brakes fixed at another shop and taking hyundai to court.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. During brake application he would hear metal grinding coming from the rear-end of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the technician concluded that the brake pads needed to be replaced and that the rotors needed to be shaved down to a certain degree. The current and failure mileages were 20550.updated 12/8/09 the consumer stated she experienced premature wear on rear wheels due to a stuck caliper and corroded pins in the brake system that doesn't allow pads to move properly causing uneven wear. Updated 12/09/09.
This has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating while exiting a highway, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have only taken for service once, and they did not find anything wrong (now that i see others have had this issue, i plan on scheduling service again).i have had to replace my driver's side visor due to the spring breaking and the passenger side is slowly hanging and will probably break too.i too had issues with the esc and jerking and pulling not long after i purchased the car, but those issues were addressed (after many trips to the shop & several highway scares) and finally repaired.
This has happened to us on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating while exiting a highway, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn to the right to navigate a highway exit that curves to the right. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is very unsafe. We have had our mechanic inspect it more than once and because the issue is intermittent, they haven't been able to find anything wrong. I've searched online and found several other hyundai owners telling tales of similar occurrences of this problem.
"tanaka recall " this has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have taken it for service several times , and they did not find anything wrong (now that i see others have had this issue, i plan on scheduling service again). I have had to replace upper control arms on both sides in front due to the squirting sound evertime i go over hole or speed bump and the passenger side is slowly hanging. I too had issues with the esc and jerking and pulling not long after i purchased the car, but those issues weren't addressed or fixed by the mechanic. (after many trips to the shop & several accidents later) my hyundai sonata 2007 needs help.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to maneuver and the contact had to apply force upon turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, another vehicle crossed the contacts path while making a turn and crashed into the contacts vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises to the legs and the passenger sustained head and neck injuries. The passenger received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to determine the power steering failure and air bag failure. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags). The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
We purchased the car in 2007 and at first it was good but for the last year or so the ignition keeps locking, when you put the key in. It will not unlock the steering column to start the engine.
Wandering - this is a continuing problem - not an incident.on straight, level roads steering needs continuous correction to stay in the lane.the alignment was adjusted in february and again in july 2013.
I want to create a safety recall on this vehicle if not other makes and models from this manufacturer. This vehicle is a fire hazard due to chronic corrosion on the fuel lines.it is also a safety hazard due to loss of brakes and steering due to chronic corrosion of the brake and power steering lines. Our 2007 hyundai sonata needed power steering fluid and brake fluid on a regular basis.most recently we lost brakes and had the car inspected.the inspection determined that the power steering lines, brake lines and fuel lines are severely corroded and all leaking.the brake lines had the most severe corrosion but the fuel and power steering had corrosion deep enough to cause a leak.these leaks are not in the vicinity of fittings or connections.the worst leaks are in the vicinity of brackets or line retainers.this car has been sold and operated in the northeast snow belt but the corrosion is worse than most vehicles that are much older with higher mileage.clearly the lines were made of inferior metal causing the components to fail prematurely.apparently, instead of using a more costly rust resistant metal the manufacturer relied on a plastic coating on the lines to protect them from the elements.this completely failed as some of the lines are completely corroded along the entire length.the plastic coating likely accelerated the corrosion as it retained corrosive materials in contact with the metal.i contacted the hyundai dealer and they said that there are no recalls on these components and i would be responsible for all part and labor costs.i opened a case with the manufacturer and they said they would look into it but indicated the car was out of warranty and would not likely pursue a safety recall.
2007 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to power steering pressure hose leaks.the consumer stated due to the power steering hose leaking, it leaked onto the serpentine belt and idler pulley and damage both of them.
While driving down the freeway, car pulled to the left. It is still doing it to this day. Had to take the car back to the dealer after the dealer did a brake job at 77000 miles. Had to argue with the dealership to redo the rotors after paying money for a complete brake job. The dealership finally agreed to redo the job after a long argument. I am still having problems with brakes today. When making a right turn, can hear grinding noises. When backing up and coming to a complete stop, can hear grinding noises. I have had this car in for brake service many times. I hear noises from the back and front suspension that has been going on since 2009. After having the dealership change every gasket in the car because of leakage, i have been hearing tapping noises in the car, reported it to hyundai motor, but they have ignored this. When i called the dealership after they fixed the gaskets, the gaskets leaked again and they said it was not their problem. This car is junk and it needs to be taken off of the road.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Case no. [xxx]i purchased my 2007 sonata from the denville, nj dealership in may 2007. With only 38,000 miles on odometer i had the scare of my life.driving on the highway, the engine died, and i lost all power. The 'check engine' light came on. Thankfully, i was able to pull to the shoulder of the road and safely stop the car. After 2 minutes i tried to restart the car. It started and i drove it home with the check engine light still on. I checked that all fluids were ok. Next day driving to work, coming down a long grade, car engine died and again i was fortunate that i did not get into an accident. I brought my car to a aaa service station and reported the problem. They checked and informed me that the problem is due to the throttle position sensor,(tps) which they found a tech service bulletin describing the symptoms and condition. They gave me a copy of said bulletin. They noted that even if they installed the part, i would have to have a hyundai dealer perform ecu software update. Therefore,i brought the car to thedealer and had them make the repair. I expected that this would be a 'recall' by hyundai, as failure of this part could be life threatening, as it was in my case.they said they could not honor any warranty service and i was charged $252.24. I requested and received the replaced part.. I am rasked hyundai motors of america to show good faith to a loyal customer, by reimbursing me for the costs associated with this known failing part.. Their response:" tsb are not recalls. Dealers are made aware of these and are asked to perform them on affected vehicles when they come in for other service. I vehicle outside of warranty, then the repair is an out of pocket cost to customer. They apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused." they refused to reimburse me saying this part was not a recall. How outrageous of them!
Noise in front end when making a tight right hand turn.
Both visors on my 2007 sonata do not stay in place, i have contacted hyundai and they are unsympathetic to my situation due to the mileage, 72,000, out of warranty. Also, both of my rear door handles have broken. I have to reach around to inside of door to open rear door.
Door handle on driver's side interior stopped "catching" while trying to open door. Apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle. Have to open window to open door from outside. Cheap, plastic manufacturing. What if i needed to get out of the car during an accident. Opening the window or climbing through another door may not be an option.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side sun visor became detached and obstructed the view of the driver.after resetting the visor in the upward position, the visor continued to detach.the dealer stated that the visor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 30,000.
I took the car in for a recall on the ocs and the dealer found two fault codes b1701 and b1706 indicating that both passenger and drivers side belt pretensioners resistance is too high.i see there are many 2006 and 2007 sonatas with a similar issue. With the number of repeated complaints i think there should be a safety recall or some reimbursement for repairs !!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a 2007 hyundai sonota and both of the sun visors have broken.they will not stay up and out of my line of vision when i am driving.they did not break until a few hundred miles out of waranty, and the dealerships want over $250 to fix them which i cannot afford.since they block my sight i feel that this a danger that needs to be looked into.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Hyundai has a problem with "sudden unexpected acceleration" i had my first problem with my 2005 elantra , and now again with my 2007 sonata. The hyundaidealership here in st. George utah is not doing any thing about this, the sonata was in motion when the car accelerated on its own, this has taken place more than once, the last time the car was stopped by a fence...what will it take for hyundai to do something abut this?
I had taken my 2007 hyundai sonata to towne hyundai in denville, nj. The xm radio mysteriously stopped working one day. Xm corporation had done troubleshooting with the car and determined that the signal was reaching the car and advised me to bring it to hyundai. Hyundai noted that the top box for the xm radio which is located in a gulley in the trunk behind the rear passenger wheel had rusted and that there was water in my trunk. I was provided with a copy of a technical service bulletin that hyundai had written noting that "water may enter the trunk through body seams, welds, body plugs" and that any suspect water entry point would need to be sealed to correct further damage from occurring. The xm top box is completely non-functional due to the water damage/excessive rust. Hyundai corporation has thus far refused to cover the defective body seals which is causing further rusting of the body of this vehicle as well as safety concerns if this vehicle were ever in an accident. Hyundai has also refused to cover any replacement costs relating to the xm radio top box. Hyundai has not been proactive in notifying customers of this defect and continually refuses to make good on its 7 year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation warranty for a defect they know exists.
Visor keeps dropping down without warning.
Driver door latch weakens over time and fails to fully seal. Door will not fully stay fully closed.'door open' chime and lights will go off while driving when gravity and inertia affect the door. Door does not swing open while driving but is nonetheless a safety issue. This part should be considered a lifetime part able to handle much more stress than the typical life of a car.
On may 17th, 2014 i was in an accident on interstate 95 in broward county, fl. A drunk driver hit me on the left side of my trunk then hit the cement median then came back and hit me in the middle of my driver side and back driver side door, then hit the median again came back towards my car and flipped and hit the front left side of my vehicle. So basically the whole left driver side of my car is smashed in. I was wearing my seat belt when this accident did occur. What my concern is, i did some research and it states the notable features included on this vehicle is six airbags standard. Not one airbag deployed and if i wasn't wearing my seat belt i would have been through the front windshield and probably lost my life. My entire left side of my body is damaged and the more severe injury is to my left leg and foot. With the exception of my left big toe, all other four toes have no feeling in them and my foot is deformed. I do plan on taking this issue to my attorney that is handling the accident case for me and hopefully hyundai has a very clear explanation for why not one of the 6 airbags deployed.
Rear passenger side handle fell off, rear drivers side handle stopped working. Electrical goes in and out (i.e. Windows, lock and unlock, cruise control) vehicle was stationary when handles stopped working or came off in hand attempting to open door. Electrical happens when vehicle is on and off stationary and in motion.
Airbag on the passage side won't go off, seatbelt get stuck at time, paint peeling off the body back ,side and top and the window on the passage side won't go down
The car was involved in an accident in city streets of hialeah florida on a 4 way stop(my son was driving) and was declared total loss by insurance company none of the airbags deployed. He hit mid drivers side of a a flat bed truckand front of mycar was crushed. Thank god my son is ok. With the amount of damage on the car one of the airbags should have deployed. I have reported this incident to hyundai and have not received any comment from them yet
Last week, i had to have the fourth door handle (all, now) replaced because the plastic breaks off. The vehicle has 65455 miles. The first handle replaced was when the car was still under warranty. This defect is unacceptable. The nhtsa should force a recall notice on these. The latest broken handle was on the driver side. In the event the car was submerged, or a child or pet was left in a hot car, a rescuer would not be able to open the door to rescue those inside. This is a serious safety concern, and a needless expense for vehicle owners.
Driver's side visor fell and distracted driver who swerved.the visor will go up but continues to fall at erratic times. The passenger visor will not stay up at all.the manufacturer refuses to fix this problem.
One morning on my way to work, i placed the key in the ignition switch and tried to start the vehicle, but it would not start. I turned the key over several times and it finally started up. This happened on several different occasions whether i was at home, work, or anywhere in public. I thought it was the starter based on my experience with other vehicles and i was going to have it replaced. Then i started having issues getting into the car. I would try to unlock the driver's door with the key and it would not unlock the first time. I would have to unlock it again (essentially unlocking all of the doors) and then they would lock. I also started having issues locking the car doors from inside the car. I would press the lock switch on the driver's door and all of the doors would lock except for the driver's door. It only locks if i manually push the lock switch.i decided to research the issue so i went and read some online discussion boards. There were hundreds of people who had the same issue and i figured that perhaps it was a bad sensor so i took the car to a hyundai dealer. I asked them to diagnose the problem and they came back and said that the electrical system needed to be replaced. They told me that eventually i would not be able to use the key and that i might not be able to get in the car or start it again because of this issue.on a separate issue, whenever it rains water gets in the trunk gate. When i lift the trunk gate up water comes running down into the trunk. I have had to lift it up one quarter, then half way, then three quarters way allowing water to run down along the track and out of the trunk gate. If i am luck only a handful of water ever makes it into the trunk.
Door handles have all fallen off the outside of the car
Both outside door handles broke off.
The door handle on the outer passenger side broke loose. Now the door cannot be open from outside. I find so many complains on the website for the similar problems.
I have had three door handles break off of this car.the first was 3/12/2012; the second 3/26/2012; and the third was 9/4/2012.the break was the same on the last two cause me not to access entry.the handle has a defect at a mold point that snaps off leaving the handle in the hand of the owner completely detached.the dealer and corp offices refuse to assist claiming it is out of warranty.
I had taken my 2007 hyundai sonata to towne hyundai in denville, nj. The xm radio mysteriously stopped working one day. Xm corporation had done troubleshooting with the car and determined that the signal was reaching the car and advised me to bring it to hyundai. Hyundai noted that the top box for the xm radio which is located in a gulley in the trunk behind the rear passenger wheel had rusted and that there was water in my trunk. I was provided with a copy of a technical service bulletin that hyundai had written noting that "water may enter the trunk through body seams, welds, body plugs" and that any suspect water entry point would need to be sealed to correct further damage from occurring. The xm top box is completely non-functional due to the water damage/excessive rust. Hyundai corporation has thus far refused to cover the defective body seals which is causing further rusting of the body of this vehicle as well as safety concerns if this vehicle were ever in an accident. Hyundai has also refused to cover any replacement costs relating to the xm radio top box. Hyundai has not been proactive in notifying customers of this defect and continually refuses to make good on its 7 year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation warranty for a defect they know exists.
The wheels are showing an extraordinary amount of rust.i have owned over twelve cars and have never seen rust on any wheels.this one has shown rust from 2009 and it has gotten worse.i am concerned if this will effect the safety and stability of the wheel structure.are these wheels constructed with the same type of materials that the current investigation of the 2006- 2008 hyundai sonata's bumper/structural rust issues? are the wheels also under investigation like the undercarriage?
"tanaka recall " this has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have taken it for service several times , and they did not find anything wrong (now that i see others have had this issue, i plan on scheduling service again). I have had to replace upper control arms on both sides in front due to the squirting sound evertime i go over hole or speed bump and the passenger side is slowly hanging. I too had issues with the esc and jerking and pulling not long after i purchased the car, but those issues weren't addressed or fixed by the mechanic. (after many trips to the shop & several accidents later) my hyundai sonata 2007 needs help.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the front control arm would need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) for the rear control arm but the recall did not cover the front control arm. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,195.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving speeds above 50 mph, the vehicle would shake and felt as if the wheels were not touching the roadway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and to the dealer (hixson ford of monroe, 6300 frontage rd, monroe, la 71202, (855) 519-9722) where it was diagnosed that the front driver and passenger tires needed replacement because the tire sizes were incorrect. The contact stated that the tires were replaced with cooper scs ultra touring tires, size:215/55r17 (dot:u93r1cu1817), but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
There have been various problems that were discovered recently mostly based on the rear suspension and shocks. The brake lights have gone out many times and the alignment is frequently incorrect, and so the tires go through a lot of wear. The most recent tires were placed 9 months ago and already have terrible wear from both the suspension and the alignment. Whenever the car is in motion, the car does not drive as smoothly as it should and bounces lightly. There is loud noise whenever driving over speed bumps as if the tire pressure is poor. There is also a grinding noise when the car turns somewhat sharply. Many of these problems have existed for a while but were only diagnosed today at a midas auto in wilmington, nc.
On october 18, 2019 my fuel pump broke it happened at a plaza parked andthen on february 10, 2019 was involved in a car crash due to a ball joint from the front end passenger side. My ball joint broke and everything else detached it happened on the highway i was with my kids and thank god i didn't crash into a car but it was a very scary traumatic moment for all of us. I keep replacing the inner and outer tie rod, also the ball joint and now it makes sense why, it has to do with the control arm. I'm reporting this now because i looked into the safety recalls today and found so many my vehicle falls under these listings and i never received a letter stating the safety recalls to bring my car to the dealership. I have pictures taken when my car broke down, but don't have it available right now i can provide it afterwards and i had my car towed.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was rust on both sides of the rear frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. ...updated 11-12-13
While driving down the interstate, the rear of the vehicle suddenly pulled sideways causing the vehicle to slide sideways.this action caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a concrete pole resulting in severe damage to the vehicle. Occupant was unharmed.airbags did not deploy. Prior to the event, the vehicle was having no issues.
While driving down the freeway, car pulled to the left. It is still doing it to this day. Had to take the car back to the dealer after the dealer did a brake job at 77000 miles. Had to argue with the dealership to redo the rotors after paying money for a complete brake job. The dealership finally agreed to redo the job after a long argument. I am still having problems with brakes today. When making a right turn, can hear grinding noises. When backing up and coming to a complete stop, can hear grinding noises. I have had this car in for brake service many times. I hear noises from the back and front suspension that has been going on since 2009. After having the dealership change every gasket in the car because of leakage, i have been hearing tapping noises in the car, reported it to hyundai motor, but they have ignored this. When i called the dealership after they fixed the gaskets, the gaskets leaked again and they said it was not their problem. This car is junk and it needs to be taken off of the road.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
For the past few years, my 2007 sonata's esc (electronic stability control) system has turned off intermittently without my pressing the esc button located to the left side of the dash. When this happens. An esc off light is illuminated in the instrument panel.
Rear control arm bkoke off causing steering danger
Visors on both sides fall and obstruct vision car has only 28000 milesairbag light stays on , concern it will suddenly deploy.there's loose suspension both headlights and rear lights have had to be replaced already fearful it may be asign there may be something wrong yet i haven't been contacted by manufacture
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but could not duplicate the failure. He advised to bring the vehicle at a later date if the noise persisted. The noise continued and the dealer, again, could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 65,565 and the current was unknown.
Front end noise.ak
Own2007 hyundai sonata se with only 5000 miles. Had the following problems:1. Rear suspension had to replaced shortly after purchase2. Passenger side seat. One seat runner was defective.
Tpms sensor light came on after car had flat. Took it to les schwab 7 times and they kept checking for a flat. Sometimes something in the tire, sometimes not. Finally took it to a dealer. They reset the sensor but about a week later it came back on. Theni took it back and they replaced the sensor. Haven't had any problems since then. It seemed to be related to plugging my car charger in. I didn't have any problems thought until i had the first flat.
The tire pressure monitoring system has shown a failure for almost 2 years.i have taken it the dealer several times and they would re-teach the system and the tpms light returns about a week later.the dealer then said i had 2 faulty tire pressure sensors.i had all 4 tire pressure sensors replaced at a non-dealer (they assured me they could make the new sensors communicate with the car) location and the tpms light came back on about a week later.i took it to the dealer and they did a re-teach and again within a week the tpms light was back on.this safety system, designed to provide early warning of tire losing air pressure, is not very robust and is very manufacturer dependent for maintenance and repair.at this point the system is inoperable and has been for 2 years.i feel sure the dealer will say they need to put hyundai parts in the vehicle to make the system operable.the cost for that service is twice what third parties charge.on a limited income that premium is not practical.these universally required safety systems need to be more generic as to make them easier to maintain and repair.it is unknown to me if hyundai is having issues with this system on other cars.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving the driver-side sun visor had suddenly fallen in front of her view, and would not stay in the upward position. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the sun visor was replaced.the current and failure mileages were 71000. Updated 1/25/10 the tpms light had illuminated and the dome light was not working.updated 01/26/10
Rear cross member , not good , transmission , and engine oil pan podrido , air conditioner not to good , door handler problem ,,, etc
Air bag light on dash won't turn off after starting car
3 of my four exterior door handles broke off in my hand while trying to open the doors. I bought the car in nj. I searched to see if there was a recall after the second one broke and seeing many other sonatas with missing door handles but there wasn't one. I read they are made of plastic. I also read of people being told it was from the cold. However i moved to florida 2 yrs ago and 2 more handles have broken off in my hand since moving here. One in july of 2015 and one last week in june. Its been 85-90 degrees. So the cold weather is clearly not the cause. If im ever in an accident or anyone else and have to get my children out of the back seat. It would be an issue for anyone and extremely dangerous. There are hundrends if not thousands of complaints about this exact problem all over the internet. Something really needs to be done to fix this. Its not just the exterior door handle that has to be replaced its the whole assembly the door has to be taken apart and it is not cheap for all the parts needed to fix just one handle and the cost of paying a shop is not affordable for most people, and i cant drive around with children in the car and no door handles.
The front drivers seat has started rocking, forward and back.i believe the attachment to the traveler on the front of the seat has failed. The rear attachment is still there, but the seat actually rocks.this is a very dangerous condition, which should be covered by the manufacturer, since it is a design defect.when you accelerate and decelerate the seat rocks based upon the forces, which could lead to a traffic accident.the condition happened when i was getting out of the car.
The power door locks frequently fail to work with the fob or the interior switch. I travel with my grandchildren and an unlocked door could let them open the door with the vehicle moving at speed.
I was just driving to work and the esc off light came on, the only way i have been able to get it to go off is to restart the car. One of the times i had trouble getting the car in to park but after playing around with the brake pedal it final allowed me to shift. It has been happening randomly, i had it check for error codes and nothing could be found.
Alarm keep beeping
Bounces up and down in the front
Car hornsare usually operated by small buttons on the steering wheel. My hyundai sonatahorn is sounded by pushing on the large pad on the steering wheel. This requires a large force. My strong wife can't push hard enough to sound the horn. I regard this as a bad design.
Paint is constantly chipping.
My brakes failed in january, and my car hit the garage door. I spent $800 to get them fixed, only to have them fail after five months. Because of this it came to my attention that there was a rear cross member recall for corrosion on my car. To complete the recall, the dealership wants to charge me for all of the rusted parts that will break once they dig to reach the recall. I have been without a car since january, and hyundai corporate declared my case closed and refuses to assist, after weeks of deliberation, they only addressed the problem of my brakes and not the recall, which they completely left out of their final determination. The dealership cannot proceed and complete the recall because many parts they will have to remove will be unusable, and cannot safely be placed back. Things are at a standstill, and i desperately need my car back and operational!
Electric switch for drivers seat adjustment continually failing to work. Drivers side sun visor continually failing to stay up blocking view.
Oil pours into my driveway, or wherever elsewhen the car is parked. I keep putting oil in and it comes out.
The issue relates to defective sun visors in my 2007 hyundai sonata. Note: hyundai issued a recall - service campaign # t74, to replace both driver & passenger visors, but excluded my state of new york!both my visors are broke and they knew they were defective sun visors but they wont pay the cost to replace them.how can this be allowed?hoping you can influence them to do the right thing and replace my defective sun visors at no cost to me.these defective visors are a driving hazard as the visors are unable to stay in the up position remaining in the down position reducing my visibility while driving.
The passenger visor broke creating a visual hazard because it will not fold up to the ceiling. It remains in the down position. It just snappef while attempting to adjust it. There are recalls on other visors that have done the same thing. This happened to the drivers side visor 5 years ago and was covered inder warranty. I feel like this is a defect in design which causes the visor to snap.
I was driving my 2007 hyundai sonata, and my husband was in the passenger seat. Without being touched, the passenger side sun visor dropped down into his field of vision. He tried to put it back up, but it would not stay in place and continued to fall down. I contacted my dealer and found out they have seen this happen manytimes with both the passenger side and driver side sun visors. This could be extremely dangerous, especially when the driver side visor breaks. Having it drop into the driver's field of vision while he is driving down the road could easily cause an accident. The dealer said that the driver side visor could fail at any time, but they would not replace it until such time that it did fail. My passenger side visor was replaced under warranty, but i still wanted to bring attention to this potentially dangerous problem with the visors in the hyundai sonata.
Hyundai has a problem with "sudden unexpected acceleration" i had my first problem with my 2005 elantra , and now again with my 2007 sonata. The hyundaidealership here in st. George utah is not doing any thing about this, the sonata was in motion when the car accelerated on its own, this has taken place more than once, the last time the car was stopped by a fence...what will it take for hyundai to do something abut this?
I just filed a complaint about my 2006 and this is for my 2007 hyundai visor. It is broke and a safety issue. I also read there was a recall for this visor issue in some states, but not all or mine in illinois. Not sure how true this is, but in any case should be a recall for all affected vehicles.
I purchased my car on may 27, 2007, in florida. As my mother and i were in the car one day she noticed the air bag light was on, even though she was sitting in the front seat.i took the car to a hyundai dealership in september, in florida, and told them about the problem.they found no problems.i was with my mother again after that and the light came on again.i took the car to a different hyundai dealership in the beginning of november in florida, and told them about the problem.they again found no problems & they told me that depending on how much my mother weighs the system may not register that an adult was sitting in the front seat.my mother weighs about 130lbs.in late november i was moving to virginia.before i left florida, itook the car to the 1st hyundai dealership and told them the problem again.and they too told me that my mother's weight was the problem.i was very annoyed, but i didn't really have the time to follow up on the situation, especially since i was in the middle of moving to a new state.i am now settled in virginia and last week i received hyundai's motor vehicle recall on the 2007 hyundai sonata vehicles because of the occupant classification system (ocs) in the vehicles.how funny, this was the same problem that i had in florida.so i took the vehicle to the hyundai dealership in virginia and they told me that according to the paperwork that they received from hyundai, they need the passenger with the problem to come to the dealership so that they could test the system.this is a little difficult for me seeing as how my mother lives in florida.they told me if i wasn't satisfied then i could call the hyundai customer assistance center.i did and they are telling me to wait until i have another passenger seated in the front seat and the light doesn't come on again.that is a dangerous situation.if we know there is a problem with my vehicle why would we wait until someone possibly getting hurt to fix the problem.
The vehicle would randomly accelerated without warning. During the failure, the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact would have to apply extra force to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from acceleratingaround 70000 on car. It has a jerk when i am accelerating until i get to a faster speed. But it doesn't accelerate on its own..i was string at a lightor whenever i go to stop it accelerates on its own. Sometimes while i'm driving it seems to pick up speed on its own as well
Numerous issues from almost day one with this car.1) within less than a month after purchase of this vehicle, passenger airbag light was coming on even with someone weighing well over 100 lbs in seat. Dealership brushed it off as 'someone sitting in the seat incorrectly'.the light stayed on for so long, with the dealerships refusing to do anything, that we feel it eventually burned out.2) engine light came on very early in ownership as well and dealerships refused to resolve. Had to have fuel system replaced at one point because car completely died while driving with plenty of fuel.3) replace headlamps, brake lamps, and tag lamps on a regular basis. On at least a monthly basis we are replacing 1 or 2 lights. We've been pulled over numerous times because a light has failed.4) driver door automatic lock no longer works.5) airbag light on driver side came on around 2013 or 2014 and remains on.6) passenger side visor doesn't stay up when not in use. Driver side visor is starting to do the same.7) passenger seat belt light constantly flashes even when seat is empty.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving 5 mph when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, crashing into a wall. The crash caused the air bags to deploy. The contact and passenger suffered injuries to their chest areas as a result of the crash. The police were notified and a report was on file. The vehicle was then towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer wasnotified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,060.updated 06/05/12*ljupdated 06/06/12 the consumer stated as the brake was applied to enter a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and went over a curb, three feet of lawn and hit a stone wall.the vehicle was not repaired and deemed totaled.updated 06/19/12
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while sitting idle at a traffic stop behind a truck, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle suddenly accelerated into the rear of the truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer also advised that if the failure were to occur again, that the contact should put the vehicle into neutral to stop the unintended acceleration. The failure occurred again and the contact was able to stop the acceleration by following the dealer's advice. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle in both the drive and reverse positions, the vehicle would randomly accelerated without warning. During the failure, the rpms would increase and the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact would have to apply extra force to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from accelerating at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was taken to ernheart hyundai (10401 west papago freeway in avondale, az 85323), but the failure could not be duplicated. The throttle body was cleaned and a maintenance tune-up was performed on the vehicle, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
2007 hyundai sonatas, brake switch and other recalls listed. Bring some kids locked, esc lite came on, would not go over 40, could not get in park. Took to big o and they called hyundai corporation and was given case number and told me to take it to swope hyundai elizabethtown kentucky which i did. Swipe ignored case number and additional recalls even though there were additional recalls for this problem. Swipe refused to do anything. Brake rotors, cylinders, and pads ruined and swipe refused to fix even though we could show brakes had been inspected just a few months before this all happened and all was fine.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions.there was pressure applied to the accelerator, pedal, followed by a slow power response.the warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the driver pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off.the vehicle restarted and he resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures.the failures were contributed to the throttle position sensor.the vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions. The failure mileage was 29,776.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact was parking the vehicle in his garage when he applied pressure to the brake pedal, followed by an unintended aggressive and forceful acceleration.the engine revved excessively and the rpm's rapidly increased. He immediately forced the gear shift into the "park position"; however, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the garage wall. There were no personal injuries or damage to the vehicle. The cause of failure has not been determined.the failure and current mileages were 69,954.the vin was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form.updated 3/8/10 the consumers husband was driving the vehicle up the driveway, when it began to accelerate on its own. He had the brake to the floor, but the vehicle would not stop. He threw the gear into park and the vehicle still did not stop. The consumer hit the garage wall which ultimately stopped the vehicle.updated 06/18/10.
My title was stolen and my ex boyfriend wrecked my car
Upon startup, the check engine light illuminated. Car was put into gear, but accelerator pedal had no effect; car was in "limp" mode. Turned car off and restarted several times before it went back to "normal" mode. Check engine light turned off. Took to dealership and was informed that this was their number one problem/complaint. Service manager at tuscaloosa hyundai said they replace the $500+ throttle positioning sensor on 4-5 cars per week. He said hyundai wouldn't issue a recall until someone got hurt. I called hyundai customer service to complain that this sounds like a major problem that should warrant a recall. Agent claimed there were no problems; that mine was an isolated incident. Called manager back, and he said that a hyundai representative had talked to him about the wide-spread problem.i believe that hyundai should pay for this repair, as it seems it is widespread, and perhaps being covered up or hidden.
We were driving highway speed when all of a sudden the cars check engine light, esc light came on while in the middle of traffic and the motor completely shut off causing no steering or any control of the vehicle, was able to coast to the side of the road and tried restarting the car with no luck. Called the dealership immediately and they stated it had done that to the previous owner but was not warranted to be fixed, but yet we only purchased this car 6 months ago. Sat on the side of the road trying to figure out what to do, when the tow truck came by and scanned in which i got the following codes: p2106,p1295,p2135. Its a sensor on the accelerator pedal and causes the car to shut off immediately because it cant respond to the throttle body. This is very dangerous as we could have been rearended and seriously injured. Please contact asap!!!!!!
Case no. [xxx]i purchased my 2007 sonata from the denville, nj dealership in may 2007. With only 38,000 miles on odometer i had the scare of my life.driving on the highway, the engine died, and i lost all power. The 'check engine' light came on. Thankfully, i was able to pull to the shoulder of the road and safely stop the car. After 2 minutes i tried to restart the car. It started and i drove it home with the check engine light still on. I checked that all fluids were ok. Next day driving to work, coming down a long grade, car engine died and again i was fortunate that i did not get into an accident. I brought my car to a aaa service station and reported the problem. They checked and informed me that the problem is due to the throttle position sensor,(tps) which they found a tech service bulletin describing the symptoms and condition. They gave me a copy of said bulletin. They noted that even if they installed the part, i would have to have a hyundai dealer perform ecu software update. Therefore,i brought the car to thedealer and had them make the repair. I expected that this would be a 'recall' by hyundai, as failure of this part could be life threatening, as it was in my case.they said they could not honor any warranty service and i was charged $252.24. I requested and received the replaced part.. I am rasked hyundai motors of america to show good faith to a loyal customer, by reimbursing me for the costs associated with this known failing part.. Their response:" tsb are not recalls. Dealers are made aware of these and are asked to perform them on affected vehicles when they come in for other service. I vehicle outside of warranty, then the repair is an out of pocket cost to customer. They apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused." they refused to reimburse me saying this part was not a recall. How outrageous of them!
Esc off light comes on periodically; cruise control not working.stop lamp switch replaced in 2010 but problem persists.dealer wants to charge fee to diagnose problem and additional charges to repair.should have part of recall.
Car stop accelerating in the citystreet in motion.
Car idles but when pedal is depressed engine does not accelerate. When in drive or reverse car moves very slowly with pedal to the floor. It happened 2 days ago when starting after sitting for 2mths.dealer suggested disconnecting the battery and re-connect. That seemed to correct the problem, but it started doing it again!!! now fear of driving vehicle!!! i have read blog's regarding others with the same issue!!! what is hyundai doing to alleviate the problem and to avoid owner barring the expense of the defect???
While operating my 2007 hyundai sonata, i experienced sudden unintended acceleration (sua) which resulted in an accident of moderate property damage and no injuries. I had pulled to a curbside to park, and had stopped approximately 8 feet behind a large suv. As i began to raise my foot off the gas pedal, the engine started to accelerate. I applied the brakes which initially began to hold the car which was starting to move forward, but as the acceleration increased, the brakes became unable to hold the car, and it lurched forward and struck the unoccupied suv. Even though my car only accelerated and traveled 8 feet, the impact was strong enough to cause $6000 worth of damage (actual allowance by insurance company). I've since found out that the hydraulic breaking system and the electronic throttling system are inversely connected to the vacuum generated by the car's engine which means that braking power decreases as throttle increases. Cause of the sua has not been determined. After i got the car repaired, i took it to hyundai and they were very conciliatory but after checking it for an hour, state that they were unable to recreate the condition and thatthey did a complete safety check and scanned all the electronic systems to no avail. I had never experienced this condition in the past in this vehicle, however, i had experienced it 3 times in my wife's 2003 hyundai sante fe. In those situations, there was not anything directly in front of me, and i was able to shift into neutral and regain control of the vehicle.
This is totally dangerous i could've lost my life period i'm on freeway and my wheels just started sticking and my car was smelling like electricity or electrical fire so i go google of course and youtube low and behold recall on bad fuse boxes on theses particular cars
Uncontrolled acceleration incident reportincident occurred at 5:05 pm friday november 19, 2010vehicle: 2007 hyundai sonatafrom about 50 mph, i changed lanes and accelerated into the lane's traffic by pressing the gas pedal as far as it would go.when i partially let up on the gas pedal, the car kept accelerating, with the engine roaring, and i fought it with the brake. I put it into neutral and the engine roared still more loudly, so i put it back into drive and used the brake more while the engine roared at its previous rate, which i saw on the tachometer was about 3000 rpm.then after around five seconds more i put it in neutral again; this time it died down to normal rpm, and i coasted to a stop.after about twenty seconds i put it back into drive, and it was fine.at first i wondered whether the accelerator had gotten caught on the store-bought floor mat, so when i got home i experimented with it, never having moved the mat from its position during the incident.i could indeed cause the lower end of the accelerator to go under the forward edge of the mat, but the mat was not attached to the floor and was too light to prevent the accelerator from coming back up immediately.when i did the same mat experiment on november 22 in the presence ofthe local hyundai service manager, she agreed that it is very unlikely that the mat was the problem.she had her technician check the car electronically, but no codes came up to indicate a problem.the service department then did a 'premium fuel service fuel injector / throttle body service' and a 'complete 27 point inspection'.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while exiting a driveway, the vehicle accelerated independently to 45 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The contact attempted to brake but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed against a tree.the air bags deployed and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a fractured and dislocated femur. A police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company, however the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
On 3/3/08 i was returning home from picking up my daughter from school. I made a left hand turn onto jones chapel road and when i went to accelerate the car full throttled on it's own. I tried mashing the brakes and it only slowed my car by 10 miles an hour or so. I finally put the car in neutral(the engine continued to rev very high) and shut my car off. I had roadside tow it and it is still at the dealership. They have been unable to duplicate the problem. There was nothing in the floor board and my car floor mat is secured by a peg. When the car took off it literally jerked mine and my daughter's heads back.
While driving both visors above windshield fall, obstructing drivers view and causing distraction.i have a 2007 hyundai sonata and had the drivers side visor replaced twice and the drivers side visor is going to be replaced today for the 3rd time. I nearly went off interstate when visor fell down, due to the distraction caused.my hyundai dealer informed me this is a very common problem and they have been keeping visors in stock. My dealer did not have an answer as to what, if anything, is being done to correct the root cause of the problem.i find it disturbing that through doing a search on the internet for "hyundai visor problems", there are others experiencing the same problem and there does not seem to be a permanent solution offered. This could potentially result in injury, or loss of life, not only in my vehicle, but in other vehicles indirectly involved in an accident as a result of the problem mentioned.
Driver's side sun visor will not remain in place and obstructs the driver's view. It started to sag just a little a few months ago, and now will not stay up. I have to push it forward and it will stay pushed against the windshield for now. If it fails any further it will obstruct my view entirely.
2007my sonata sun visor replacement (service campaign t74), feb.2009.http://www.myhyundaiforums.com/09-01-003.pdfi would like to know why illinois is not included in this replacement campaign, it is your car that i purchased and obviously this is a hyundai defect.i have a 2007 sonata, 60+ miles; the visor broke in june 2012. I called the dealer to get a price for the replacement and was quoted $101.61, for 1 sun visor! after reading complaints about this issue, i would think they would do a recall and fix the problem for free for all states.what guarantee do i have that this wouldn't happen again within 6-12 months after the replacement, will i have to keep replacing it due to a hyundai defect?this is not good for future business!
The driver side sun visor / shade on 2007 hyundai sonata has stopped staying in the 'up' position.it flops down obstructing the driver's view of the road and oncoming traffic.i discovered that a lot of people have exactly the same complaint.this is an extremely dangerous problem and needs to be addressed quickly.a replacement after market part is hard to find.
While driving, the visor would not go back to the up position.the visor would not remain in a fixed position.this caused reduced visibility.on sharp turns the visor would swing and hit the driver in the head.the dealership said they could fix it at my expense, because of mileage there was no more warranty, and the part was not in stock that day.online forums and hyundai's own service bulletin tsb-09-01-003 document show that it is known this part prematurely fails.the dealership refused to acknowledge that hyundai had issued any documents related to this issue.they also stated that hyundai has never and will never do a state by state recall, this claim is proved false by nhtsa campaign 13v-354.if hyundai had issued a recall when they became aware of the issue, or replaced the part proactively when my car was still under warranty i would have had a safer driving experience.
2007 hyundai sonata - driver's side sun visor will not stay up or down.has to be tied in up position or hits driver in the forehead.very annoying, potential safety issue.dealer says - "if vehicle under 60,000 miles, will replace under warranty."seeing internet full of same problems, looks like it should be a safety recall free to owner no matter how many miles.
The sun visor fails to stay in the upright position.this is very distracting for the driver and can block the driver's vision.after investigating similar problems on the internet, the 2007 sonata seems to have a very high failure rate on the sun visors.the plastic part (not metal) that is responsible for holding the sun visor upright is not designed well enough to function as intended.both of the sun visors have failed in my car.
Sun visors on both sides of 2007 hyundai sonata won't stay up.both made cracking noises and no longer operate correctly.driver's side hangs in my line of vision.
Driver's side visor fell and distracted driver who swerved.the visor will go up but continues to fall at erratic times. The passenger visor will not stay up at all.the manufacturer refuses to fix this problem.
The sunvisors in my 2007 hyundai sonata will not stay up and will not stay fully extended.they hang right in the line of sight.this is most certainly a mfg defect and a safety issue.i also have a 1995 gmc and 1967 pontiac both still have their original sunvisors that work perfectly.
Passenger side sun visor will not stay up on 2007 sonata.
The driver side sun visor fell down while driving and will not stay in the previous locked position.internet searches show many other drivers with this same issue and all being told that a repair out of warranty is over $200 for a visor.this is a major safety issue and i have tried everything from velcro (works until it get hot and then falls off) to bungee cords, rubber bands, and even a magnet.when you do needs the visor to protect from the sun all of these temp fixes prevent the safe switch to flipping down the visor.at first you could position the visor to block the sun now it just hangs straight down.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger seat intermittently failed to detect when a passenger was occupying the seat. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags) but failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 10/2/14the consumer also stated both sun visors would not stay in place. Updated 10/07/14
Sun visor does not stay in poition and drops which blocks vision.safety issue.manufacturer will charge for repair but this is clearly an defective part issue,as there is a recall if you live in southern states.
The driver sun visor in hyundai sonata 2007 is loose. It doesn't stay up, it just drifts down. Its a safety hazard since it happened on my passenger's side too. There are numerous complaints regarding this issue. Make this a recall since this part not covered after 60000 miles on the car. Hyundai makes it really costly to replace a single part. They charge $145 to replace a single side. This should be a recall.
My sunvisor on the passenger side dropped down and will not go back to the upright position. This is the second time my sunvisor has broken.one on each side.i have spent 100 dollars replacing the other side.i do not have any children in my car, it is just myself and my husband.this is ridiculous that it broke for no apparent reason.
Sun visor on the driver side of my 2007 hyundai sonata does not stay in place.it was working fine, and then all of a sudden one day it was down and i could not put it back in place.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the driver's side sun visor was hanging at a ninety-degree angle and would not remain in the upward position. The visor was obstructing the driver's view of the roadway. The dealer advised that the part needed to repair the visor would have to be ordered. The dealer did not provide an estimated time of arrival. The contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 48,500.
My drivers side sun visor just flops.it started to do this a week ago and when it did this i was on the tobin bridge going into boston and i almost lost total visibility.there should be a recall on this!i see many people on here with this issue.at 120.00 for the part...that's not right!
About a year ago the sun visor on the passenger side would not stay in the up position.i checked for any recalls, but there were none.now the driver side sun visor no longer will stay in the up position.i have researched and discovered that there are many complaints online about this problem occurring with many other 2007 sonatas.i think most people are not aware that they can file a complaint online here about this problem.visibility is a constant problem as the visor will not stay up and makes driving difficult.hyundai has not responded favorably to my inquiries.how many complaints does it take before this type of problem is resolved by hyundai/ thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun visors would fall down into the contact's view of the roadway. The contact used a pin to hold the visor into place. The dealer advised that the visor could be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred previously and the dealer made repairs to the visor in 2007. The failure mileage was 65,565.
Sunvisor on both sides of my hyundai sonata 2007 just fell.
Driver-side sunvisor droops down blocking partially the filed of view while driving. The sunvisor does not stay its upright position, which it should when not in use.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated both front sun visors fractured and continued to fall, obstructing the driver's vision of the roadway.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the sun visor under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The sun visor over my driver side 2007 sonata hangs straight down.i went to adjust it and it made a crackle noise and can no longer stay up and out of the way.this is blocking visibility of the traffic lights.
While traveling on a highway entrance ramp, the glass of my moon roof "exploded" spontaneously. At the time of the incident (approximately 12:00 pm est), the temperature was around 30 degrees fahrenheit and there were no adverse weather conditions, i was traveling under no overpasses, and there were no vehicles in front of me. I noticed no objects striking my car before or at the time of the incident, my passengers and i only heard a noise that we agreed sounded like a gun shot coming from above the vehicle. Since i happened to have the sun shade closed over the moon roof, no glass entered the interior of the vehicle, but a significant amount of the moon roof (approximately 2/3) blew towards the back of my car and onto the highway ramp. Since i was traveling with my wife, mother, 5 year old daughter, and 2 year old son, this incident poses a significant safety hazard because if i hadn't had the sun shade closed, all passengers would have been exposed to flying debris from the blown out glass. I am confident that no objects struck my car to breach the moon roof, i strongly feel that this was a failure of the vehicle/component itself.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving the driver-side sun visor had suddenly fallen in front of her view, and would not stay in the upward position. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the sun visor was replaced.the current and failure mileages were 71000. Updated 1/25/10 the tpms light had illuminated and the dome light was not working.updated 01/26/10
The sun visors have broken twice on my 2007 hyundai sonata. This blocks my vision. Very unsafe.
The sun visors in the 2007 hyundai sonatas are getting to hot and melting. I have tried to pull down both visors and the both have cracked and broke. I am a fairly tall person and now when i push the visors back up they continue to fall back down in front of my face. I think this is a factory issue that needs to be fixed at their expense.
Both passenger and driver sun visors will not stay in the up position, and obstructing the vision of the driver.i have contacted the local dealer and hyundai and have been advised that there is a product recall on the 2006 hyundai sonata for this same problem, but not for the 2007 sonata.i can not afford to cover this repair as it is over $100.00 per visor.
Driver's-side sun visor broken at hinge.drops from ceiling and blocks driver's view.
While traveling at night on the ohio turnpike at posted speed limit, the drivers side sun visor suddenly dropped down from its normal stowed position against the headliner directly into my line of vision.this caused a brief loss of vision of the road ahead and a momentary loss of vehicle control.sun visor would no longer stay in stowed position and had to be forcibly removed in order to safely continue my trip.
This vehicle has defective sun visors on both the driver and passenger side.the sun visors will not remain in the up position and come down while driving and block my view through the windshield.i have already purchased and replaced the passenger side sun visor in august 2012 .my passenger side sun visor needs to be purchased or replacedi have contact hyundai via email regarding this to be a safety hazard and the visor drops down suddenly while driving and blocks the windshield view. I have reviewed other complaints regarding this same problem with other vehicle owners of this model sonata on the national highway traffic safety website. When will hyundai recall the sun visors and determine that this is a safety hazard.i have already replaced the passenger side sun visor that has the same problem as this is a safety hazard.
2007 hyundai sonatadriver side sun visor keeps falling into my field of view.every few seconds. All day long. It is a distraction and falls directly in front of my face. I have found hundreds of posts on the internet about this problem.i can't figure out a way to keep it from falling into my field of view without resorting to duct tape.i am constantly pushing it up,down, sideways.i might as well be texting.dealer acknowledged that it was a very common problem and offered to fix it for 135.00.same bad visor with bad design.
April 2013 passenger side visor won't stay up. Jan 2014 driver side visor won't stay up.
After lowering the sun visor i tried to put it back up but it would not stay.if kept on falling back down. Now, this week the drivers side sun visor has started doing the same thing.sometimes it stays up and sometimes it falls down.this can be very distracting while driving and could cause an accident.
Both sun visors on my 2007 sonata broke within weeks of each other. They will not stay up. They broke after60,000 miles so they are no longer under warranty.after reading onthe internet about the number of drivers who had the same problem from 2006 to 2008, hyundai should have had a recall. Knowing they had a problem back in 2006 and allowing this problem to go on for 2 more years is irresponsible and the hyundai car sompany should be made to replace all the defected sun visors.
I am writing to complain that both of my sun visors in my 2007 hyundai sonata will not stay in the upright position.from researching this problem it sounds like i am among thousands of hyundai sonata owners having the very same issue.i contacted my local hyundai dealership and they said this item is not covered by the warranty, or extended warranty, and the cost will be over $100 each! this is ridiculous. This is a safety issue, and i believe that it should be a covered item, or better yet, it should be a recalled defect!!thank you.
I have a 2007 hyundai sonata.about 6 months ago the drivers side sun visor broke and will not stay in the upright or down position.the $120 to fix this is prohibitive, so i have tried using tape, velcro and string to keep it up.none of these work.this is a safety issue because my field of vision is severely limited by my visor.
2007 hyundai sonata driver side sun visor won't stay up or down.in up position hangs so low i can't see the car in front of me.in the down position it sticks out to where it all=most hits me in the forehead, but blocks the rear view mirror.neither is safe.this is definitely a safety hazard.the only way to be able to see & drive is to hold the visor up with 1 hand.driving with 1 hand is still a safety hazard in case of an emergency as well as exhausting on the arm!
The sun visor on the passenger side of my 2007 hyundai sonata just started dropping on its own and won't go back to its normal position.the same thing happened to the driver side sun visor about 6 months ago, which had to be replaced since it was blocking site.we had to take the car to a hyundai dealer to have it replaced.
We have a 2007 hyundai sonata limited, purchased new.within our warranty period (under 60,000 miles) the passenger visor would not stay up.at that time the dealer replaced it under warranty.now it is happening again and they say it will cost us $130 to get it fixed.i guess because we are over the 60,000 miles the warranty will not cover it.it seems like others have had the same issue so i doubt this is an isolated issue.
Then sun visor keeps falling down.dealer replaced under warranty but this is a widespread problem.the sunvisor drops down while driving, in line of sight, and you can't see.this should be a recall as it is a safety matter.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger's side sun visor failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger and the driver's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,909.
The visors on my 2007 hyundai sonata hang down and will not stay out of my line of vision. This is on both sides of my car and has almost cause me to be in several accidents.
Both my 2007 hyundai sonata's sun visors have now broke.the first occurrence was several years ago on the passenger side, after which, the visor would not stay up and would fall in the vision of the passenger.just this month, however, the same thing happened on the drivers side.this is very hazardous, especially if it were to happen while traveling on a major highway. The problem seems to be with the assembly of the visors, which crack at the elbow which is used to move the visor around as needed. After this happens the visor then will not stay up when returned to the original position.
Sun visor failure.the plastic surrounding the internal metal rod at the base of the rotational hinge has shattered.no tension exists in the visor anymore so it just freely dangles... Right in the line of vision of the driver.it is an estimated $120 replacement; $120 i am not willing to spend on a two minute procedure.this replacement visor procedure should be a complimentary operation to protect the well-being of our drivers.i've noticedthat dozens of other complaints have been filed to nhtsa expressing concern for this very topic.
Using sun visor as designed when the component that holds the visor in a flat position above the steering wheel audibly failed (made a breaking noise).sun visor now will not stay in a secure flat position (the position you would put the sun visor in when you are not using the sun visor).the sun visor falls down blocking some view ahead (as it is meant to do only when you are blocking the occasional glare from the sun).this is the second sun visor from hyundai that i have had this happen to.
On 4/17/09 at about 2pm, i was traveling in a 2007 hyundai sonata southbound at 70mph on i-75 in florida between sr64 and sr70.smooth traffic flow, no road hazards, bumps, potholes or debris.weather 80 degrees, overcast.i had my ac on, windows closed and sunroof/sunshade closed when "boom" i heard an explosion above my head followed by the sound of wind.startled, i immediately pulled over, got out and saw that my sunroof had literally exploded upward, with the shattered rim edges intact.thank god i had my sunshade closed or i might have had glass fly into my eyes, blinding me and causing a catastrophic accident.i drove home and put a tarp on it because it was overcast and i was afraid of rain damage.i have used the sunroof on almost every day without incident, grinding noise, leak or concerns of any kind.i sincerely believe that this sunroof explosion was caused by a structural or mechanical defect from the manufacturer that could have lead to a serious, possibly fatal, accident.i am taking photographs and will be taking the vehicle to a hyundai dealership for evaluation.
The driver side and passenger side sun visors fail to stay in the upright position. This is very distracting for the driver and can block the driver's vision. After investigating similar problems on the internet, the 2007 sonata seems to have a very high failure rate on the sun visors. The plastic part (not metal) that is responsible for holding the sun visor upright is not designed well enough to function as intended. Passenger failed at 40k miles and the driver at 80k miles.
Passenger and driver visor both will not stay up during travel.both fall in the vision of the driver.
The sun visors in my car worked fine and then the next both of them stopped working. The sun visors will not stay in the up position and hand down in my line of sight which limits my vision. Recently, this failure of the sun visor caused me to run a red light because i could not see up.
1.air bag is on constantly.have had it fixed by dealer but to no avail; it's not off for very long.have had this problem for over 12 months.2.sun visor on both driver and passenger side are broken, won't stay up.i am using make shift alternative to support them.it creates a safety hazard when the visor unexpectedly drop when driving.have spoken with other hyundai owners with the same concern.
My 2007 sonata has a serious safety problem.the sun visors will not stay up and fall at random times.i have velcro attached and it still will not stay up.causes a large problem as you are driving down the street and it falls in your face.
Both visors on my 2007 sonata do not stay in place, i have contacted hyundai and they are unsympathetic to my situation due to the mileage, 72,000, out of warranty. Also, both of my rear door handles have broken. I have to reach around to inside of door to open rear door.
Sun visor broken while driving.
My sun visor suddenly stopped locking into a safe position. It falls down when i try to put it up. I hit my head on it and it impairs my vision. I can't see stop lights. I have to drive with one hand holding the visor out of my eyes and one hand on the wheel. Not exactly the 10 and 2 positions suggested for safe driving.
This appears to be a common complaint, as yet unresolved by hyundai, at least not in michigan.the driver's side sun visor no longer has tension and is permanently flopped open, obstructing the driver's view.
Put driver's side sun visor down, something broke, and now visor will not stay up.tried to fix, but have to manually push it up every minute or so.
Driver's side sun visor is defective and is creating a dangerous situation.the visor began dropping fromthe "up" position toward the ceiling. It would not stay up. Its bottom was right at my line of vision. I took the car to the hyundai dealer and had missed the bumper to bumper 5 yr. Or 60k warranty by 3 days! they said it would cost $100 to replace and install.today while driving my husband was trying to move it out of his line of vision and we heard a noise and the whole thing just lost all it's support. He was able to take it off and we were hoping to find screws we could just tighten, but that wasn't the case. Now, with it just hanging it interferes with my view and is a hazard. There needs to be a recall on these!!! i don't have$100 to spendon a manufacturer defect. From what i've read online, this has been a constant problem for the sonota. The only other hyundai owner is my neighbor; they had the same thing happen on their new car.can you help us????
Sun visor failed and no longer will remain up.it is extremely loose and points directly downward.this is caused by a design and/or a manufacturing defect.it presents a safety hazard as the visor obstructs the drivers view.in as much as this problem is prevalent with this model vehicle and is costly to correct when the vehicle is out-of-warranty, it should be recalled or at a minimum be provided with a lifetime warranty by the manufacturer.my vehicle is still in warranty.
2007 sonata,v^, both sunvisor broke at a cost of $100ea to replace. Claimed it was due to cold weather. Sun visor would not stay up. Hindrance when driving.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving at 35 mph, the driver side sun visor fell into the contacts lap. She pulled over and later called the dealership. She was informed that there was no recall and she would have to pay for the repair at her expense. She called the manufacturer but was told that she was responsible for the repair costs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 86,000.
Sun visor on driver side was put down to block sun.when pushing it back up out of the way, visor would not stay in up position against ceiling.sun visor now will not stay up and continually droops down blocking my view while driving.i have researched this on the internet, and there are many other drivers who have encountered this same problem.i am assuming there is a part defect, and this should be recognized and fixed by hyundai as it is a safety issue.
The driver side sun visor does not stay in the up position. It keeps falling into the field of view. There are numerous other complains on the web for the same complaint. Seems to be a poorly built part.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver side sun visor would continuously fall, blocking his vision of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the sun visor at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 99,000.
I was driving down the highway and the driver's side sun visor fell in front of my face.i swerved and narrowly missed hitting another car before i got it out of the way.the passenger sun visor is also defective and won't stay up. My car is a hyundai sonata.i know that hyundai had a recall on the sun visors in the sunbelt states, but my carwas not listed in that recall, even though i have the same problem.hyundai refuses to fix the visors. After searching the internet, i have learned that many other models of hyundais have this same problem; so obviously hyundai's voluntary recall was to small in scope (probably on purpose).
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side sun visor became detached and obstructed the view of the driver.after resetting the visor in the upward position, the visor continued to detach.the dealer stated that the visor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 30,000.
2007 sonata less than 60,000 miles both sun visor passenger and driver side will not stay up.the bracket within the visor crack and is un fixable.both visors will have to be replaced. The sun visor that will not stay up is a safety hazard and vehicles visors should be recalled.
My sunvisor on the driver's side is floppy. There was no misuse, i was moving it to the windshield position and it became floppy for no probable reason. This is a serious issue. It causes distraction, obstructs vision and requires a hand to be removed from the steering wheel to keep it out of the way.
Sun visor is broken and falls in driver face. I see there are many other people with the same issues here. Was driving on the freeway at 65mph when this happened. Could have been very dangerous.
I pulled my visor down to block the sun.plastic crushed and broke at the visor pivot arm.now the visor will not stay up and this is a safety issue!visibility of the road is hindered.this is the 2nd time this has happened.i hardly use my visor so wear and tear is not an issue.this should be corrected by hyundai but i am passed my warranty period.
The driver side sun visor of the 2007 hyundai sonata does not stay in the up position. It either falls at an angle pointing at the drivers head or falls straight down, obstructing the drivers vision.
Passenger and driver side sun visors will not stay in place causing visual obstruction at random times. The visors will fall while operating the vehicle and causes a significant distraction to the driver which could result in an accident.
I bought my 2007 hyundai sonata used at carmax in 2007. Within one month, the drivers side sun visor had broken. Because the car was under warranty, it was repaired without cost. Now, over the past month, the passenger side sun visor has begun broken as well. Because my car is over the 60k point, the local hyundai dealership where the 1st visor repair was made, says it will be a $150 repair cost. I also called hyundai usa- they claim there was no recall on this defect. I had a nissan sentra for 13 years, and i never had to replace the sun visors. There is obviously a safety issue with these visors, because i have seen several other complaints on the internet for the same issue. I hope that nhtsa will investigate this complaint and all the others and issue a ruling in favor of sonata owners.
2007 hyundai sonata.both sun visors: the plastic cracks, you hear a clicking noise then the visors will not stay up anymore.the visors hang down in your line of vision.i tried velco to fix but it is not strong enough so i literally sewed the visor to the roof of the car.
Drivers side visor when in the up position, will not stay latched in catch and falls into driver's view.when placed in the down position, it falls down and obscures drivers view of road.i will take to dealer to have it repaired.
Passengers sun visor broke and fell down distracting driver. Search on internet finds many complaints of same issue and even "service bulletins" addressing the problem but only in certain states and of course in the warranty period for years/mileage. Not feeling real confident in hyundai fixing it based on past experience with dealer and that i'm out of warranty. Shouldn't be long before the drivers one falls down also. Maybe it will cause a crash, maybe not. This should definitely be a recall item to replace all of them once the design is changed.
Hyundai sonata, 2007. Under normal operating conditions, initially the passenger-side sunvisor started sagging, partially obstructing my (i.e. Driver's) view. 2 weeks later the driver-side sunvisor also started sagging, thus seriously obstructing my view and hitting me in the head. I've contacted the dealership and consumer affairs and am awaiting a response.
Both sun visors on my 2007 hyundai sonata are broke.they will not stay in an up position and fall forward while i'm driving.i fear that this will cause an accident at some point.
The passenger side sun visor's control arm cracked and no longer stays locked in any position. It flops down and hangs loosely. We need to use a safety pin to lock it up out of the driver's line of sight. At around 40,000 miles, the driver side visor also failed.
The sun visor on driver side fell down will not stay up.the sun visor on passenger side was replaced at last service and within warranty.manually have the extension slide bar hitting rear view mirror in order to have visor stay out of driving view interference but does not block the bright sun light now.google and bing searches this is a known defect with the heat and design of the sun visors.
Both sun visors will not stay all the way up or down and block my view through the windshield.
Failure of visor on 2007 hyundai sonata.this first failed while under warranty and was repaired by the dealer.now it has failed again.the visor drops down obscuring the driver's vision.just before failure there was a squeaking noise while adjusting the visor, then failure.this problem is not unique to my sonata as i found this link at an online site with many others having the same problem. Http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=157121.
I have the same prolem with my car too. Sun visor quit staying up. It slowly falls down blocking your view. This was on the drivers side. Now the passager side does it too.
My 2007 sonata driver's sunvisor locked up at around 58000 miles and when i attempted to lower it the internal components of the sunvisor broke loose causing the sunvisor to drop down in my line of sight while driving. If raised out of my line of vision it would drop unexpectedly, blocking my line of sight leaving me in danger of hitting another car or person. I took my car to the hyundai dealer and they replaced the sunvisor at no cost to me. Approximately 4 months later the passenger side sunvisor did the same thing. Once again i returned to the hyundai dealer and they replaced the passenger side sunvisor at no cost to me. At 90000 miles the driver side sunvisor once again locked up with the same resulting malfunction occurring. This time the hyundai dealer said my car was out of warranty and it would cost me $160.00 to have it replaced. This is a terrible safety hazard to have the sunvisor drop down with out warning blocking your line of sight while driving in heavy traffic. A recall should be done since while surfing the web i discovered many people have encountered the same problem.
Bought a 2007 hyuandi sonata gl and both driver and passenger sun visors have broken and flop down in your front of your face while driving. They will not stay up in their clips. This is a bad distraction that could lead to a potential accident because it causes limited visibility while driving.
Just bought a 07 sonata gls. The driver and passenger sun visor won't stay up any more when the car is running. It keep falling down and i can't see under it. It is really a design flaw and i see many complaints about this on the internet!!!
My sunvisor on the drivers side dropped down and will not go back to the upright position. This is the third time my sunvisor has broken.one on the passenger side and twice on the drivers side.i have spent 100 dollars replacing the other side.i do not have any children in my car, it is just myself and my husband.this is ridiculous that it broke for no apparent reason.i have a 2004 hyundai elantra and have never had problems with the visors.
The passenger visor will not stay up and although this is not a safety hazard, i have been told (byhyundai service) that this is a wide spread problem in the vehicles for both the passenger and driver visor.i looked this up and found that there are many complaints about the visors and it should be a recall item.
My sunvisor just fell down and it will not go back into the up position on the drivers side.
Both sun visors fail, you hear a pop and then they will not stay up any longer. I have already paid $100 to have one replaced now the drivers side has broken. This is a 2007 hyundai sonata.
Visor keeps dropping down without warning.
The sun visors both malfunctioned. They do not stay in place without being tied up. I feel this is a safety issue that they can droop down without warning.
I have 2007 hyundai sonata model. My passenger side sun visor (inside) is not holding and sunvisor is keep going down. But i used only few times because i used driver side sun visor lot of times and usually using driver side sun visor. The driver side sun visor is fine. And last year mirror is crack (inside sunvisor at passengerside). So i had complain many times to hyundai usa hq and local dealer but they said you have to pay for and fix that. But i don't understand i only used few times that visor is problem? that sun visor has keep moving and shaking when i have driving and bother too.it is mean worry about driving. But hyundai saidwe can do nothing!!!
Windshield visor drivers side flops down obstructing vision.will not stay up and out of the way when pushed forward or back.
2007 hyundai sonata sunvisor1. Around june 25th, the passenger side sunvisor started falling down on its own, and not staying in the closed position. Then, the driver side started doing the same thing.2. At first, i could push it back up, and it would remain up, however after a few weeks, it would not stay up at all. As soon as i would push it back up, it would fall back down. The consequences of this were as follows: when it falls down, it obstructs my line of vision. As you can imagine, the sunvisor suddenly dropping down while going 70mph is not a very safe act. This is a potential safety issue, and should be recalled asap. 3. Nothing has been done so far, according to hyundai, there is a complaint for this problem, but it is considered a tsb, or technical service bulletin. A tsb is only covered during the warranty period, and since my vehicle is out of warranty, i am out of luck. I, as well as many others feel this is a safety hazard, and should be considered a recall, not a tsb. It is my understanding that in the case that a problem is safety related, a recall is put out for it. I feel that hyundai has "masked" this problem as a tsb so they can get out of fixing all these peoples visors. I request that nhtsa look into this matter.
The driver side sunvisor on my 2007 hyundai sonata randomly falls down from down from its retired position.this occurred again this past week and obscured my vision while traveling at a speed of about 50mph on a two lane road near my home.i momentarily was not in full control of the vehicle and almost ran off the road into a ditch due to my vision obstruction.once i flipped the visor back up i regained control of my vehicle with my heart in my throat.i really believe that the defective visor almost killed me because it randomly flopped down, blocking my view of the road.this visor issue has been going on for a few months now and this time it really almost killed me.i will be getting this fixed next week, but there should be a recall on the part.
Both driver side and passenger side visors are drooping affecting visibility while driving.
2007 hyundai sonata sun visor on driver's side will not stay in place.a plastic piece broke and there is no tension in the visor resulting in the visor being completely vertical and always it the line of sight.i have to hold it in place with my hand while driving resulting in only one hand on the wheel and is highly dangerous.i've read that this is a very common problem with hyundai's and feel that the manufacturer should fix these safety problems.
Driver side sunvisor mounting has become so loose that it allows the visor to continually drop down in front of my face, obscuring my view of the roadway,thereby presenting a real danger to the safe operation of the vehicle.the odds of an accident caused by the premature wear/failure of the visor retention mechanism is very real.in my opinion, this constitutes a safety defect.
Upon purchase of my used 2007 sonata almost immediately both sun visors broke.we were informed it wasn't under warranty.i have lived with it but it is a safety hazard and upon searching for a recall i found this has affected thousands of unhappy sonata owners.i found a service bulletin that applies to only certain states.what's the deal with that...should be all states.
The driver side sun visor for my vehicle has been drooping for over a year.it would hang just low enough to obstruct my vision through the windshield, but also block view of the rear view mirror.for some time, i was able to work around the problem, shifting the visor backwards against the windshield, in order to provide clear vision.this morning, however, i entered my vehicle to find that the visor had completely broken. Now, there is no tension to hold the visor in place against the roof of the vehicle or the windshield, it merely hangs down.there is no way for me to safely drive my vehicle, as my view of the road is completely obstructed.shifting the visor off to the side only serves to block any and all view of my blind spots.
Both sunvisors have lost their tension and now flop down anytime there is movement while driving. It startled me while driving.i am having to use double sided sticky tape to hold it in place now making the sunvisor not usable.
While i was driving down the highway, the driver's side visor spontaneously fell down blocking my view.the visor would no longer stay in an upright position.after doing some research, this appears to be a common issue with the model year of my vehicle.hyundai has a technical service bulletin out for numerous states, but apparently, it doesn't cover my state and vehicle.they are refusing to repair the visor at no cost to me, even though this appears to be a safety issue.it's concerning there is no recall that has been issued for this issue.
The driver's side sun visor tensioner broke (defective), allowing the visor to move down to a point where it was directly in your eyes, affecting road visibility.after researching the internet, it was determined to be a quick do-it-yourself fix after purchasing the visor on-line for less than $50.however, after reviewing the multiple complaints on this same problem, a decision was made to add weight to this common problem that hyundai has failed to address.
The sun visor on the passenger side will not stay up, i don't care how i try and prop it up it keeps falling down obstructing my view on that side. I was not aware of how prevalent this problem was in the sonata. When i finally mentioned it at my service appointment they said it would cost me $92.74 for the part, this was 1/29/15 and i had 57,525 miles on my car. I don't drive my car much so it should not be falling apart.
When i exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which i have jad to chargr my battery due yo this.so er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box.so in order fpr this problem to be fixed i am told i have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time i exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled.2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.
The sun visor on the passenger side will not stay in the up position.it creates a blind spot when attempting to enter traffic or make right hand turns.the drivers side is now beginning to drop as well.it will drop about an inch and then all of a sudden it will drop down even further blocking my vision and startling me.
Sun visors will not stay up, especially in warmer conditions. This is a safety issue as when they drop to down position while driving visibility is impaired. Almost ran a red light recently because they fell down and i could not see the light any longer.
The driver's side sun visor mechanism broke and the visor now hangs down impairing the driver's visibility. This is a common complaint for this model year sonata according to my internet research. Hyundai has issued technical serv. Bulletin #09-01-00, feb. 2009 re: this problem to its dealers so it obviously is a common problem. Also see nhtsa item #10028945.
I was driving straightdown a city street at approximately 20mph when i heard a loud bang and saw glass fly from my car in my rear view mirror. I pulled off the road and saw that my sunroof glass panel had completely shattered, leaving a hole about a foot in diameter. There was no object that hit my car. I had my sunroof cover closed; i would have been seriously injured and likely to cause a wreck if it had been left opened.
Both of my visors have never stayed up, they are always down in my line of vision this probably started 6 months after i had the car. I took it to the dealer they stated it was not covered. A few years back the drivers side air bag light came on and is still on.the passengers air bag comes on and goes off regularly. My back break lights have had to be replaces several times, something is wrong with them.again the dealer wanted to charge me to replace them after my husband had just replaced them. There are so many parts that are falling apart.the gear shift has broken and the back handles on the outside of the car are broken. My brakes rotate and the whole care shakes when i press on the breaks on the freeway.now my back end is making noises. I bought this car new , but will never buy another car from hyundai again, this is the worst car i have ever had.from the beginning i have had problems and the dealer never wanted to fix anything unless i payed for it. I am not paying for things that i did not break. .
The driver and passenger sun visors do not stay in the upright position.they fall down while driving, causing visibility problems and potential head injury.contacted dealer, and then escalated thru hyundai regional service organization to get this addressed according to hyundai technical service bulletin 08-01-029, hyundai recall campaign t64.hyundai refused to service vehicle under the recall, despite the vin being included in the recall classification.
The sun visors on these cars (as well as 2006 and 2008 models, i believe) are defective. They do not stay up, which causes visibility issues. This is a well-known issue among sonata owners, and hyundai has known about this for years. They refuse to issue a recall, and dealerships want over $100 per visor to fix.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the driver's and passenger's side sun visor partially detached and obstructed the view of the driver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available. Updated 02/10/16*lj; updated 05/02/18
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 70 mph and going over a bump in the road, the driver side sun visor fell down into the line of sight. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the failure occurred on the passenger side on several occasions and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger's side sun visors sporadically failed to remain secure when placed in an upward position. The malfunction distorted the contact's visibility when driving. There was voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related to the sun visor however, the vehicle was ineligible for the recall because the vehicle was not registered in a sun belt state. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
2007 sonata both sun visors have failed still under 70,000 miles. The passenger side changed under warranty, it began sagging again a few months after replacement. Yesterday the drivers side made a cracking sound, it is now completely hanging down, interfering with my view.
The passenger visor broke creating a visual hazard because it will not fold up to the ceiling. It remains in the down position. It just snappef while attempting to adjust it. There are recalls on other visors that have done the same thing. This happened to the drivers side visor 5 years ago and was covered inder warranty. I feel like this is a defect in design which causes the visor to snap.
Heard cracking sound when visor was put in down position.after that the sun visor doesn't stay up.
I was driving my car and suddenly the driver sun visor dropped to the point where it obscured my view of the road. It now wont stay up and its a danger. The same has also started to happening with the passenger side causing passengers to become annoyed with having to try and wedge an object in to the top of the sun visor to stop it dropping down. This is a risk because if there is a crash their face would be propelled towards the now propped up blunt edge of the visor, same with the driver. I went in to a dealership and was told there is no recall which i find insane as this is a big issue. I could have had it fixed for free at 60,000 miles but i am now well passed that mileage and the issue did not start until after 60,000 miles. Hyundai needs to take responsibility for this issue before someone gets hurt in an accident due to obscured road visibility.
Sun visors suddenly broke and fell into driver's field of vision. Even when snapped into upright position, they drop and block visibility.this issue has not been experienced in any other vehicle.this is a safety concern and should be a recall item as research indicates that this has been a known issue for some time.
This has happened on multiple, intermittent occasions. When decelerating while exiting a highway, the steering wheel "sticks" in the straight-ahead position. It becomes very difficult to turn & navigate a highway exit that curves. You have to fight with the wheel and pull hard to make it turn, at which point it feels like the wheel "unlocks" and turns freely again. This is truly a safety concern. I have only taken for service once, and they did not find anything wrong (now that i see others have had this issue, i plan on scheduling service again).i have had to replace my driver's side visor due to the spring breaking and the passenger side is slowly hanging and will probably break too.i too had issues with the esc and jerking and pulling not long after i purchased the car, but those issues were addressed (after many trips to the shop & several highway scares) and finally repaired.
I just filed a complaint about my 2006 and this is for my 2007 hyundai visor. It is broke and a safety issue. I also read there was a recall for this visor issue in some states, but not all or mine in illinois. Not sure how true this is, but in any case should be a recall for all affected vehicles.
Sun visor will not stay up .stays down and blocks visibility
Sunvisor on the driver's side dropped down without a warning and will not go back to the upright position and continues to drop down. This is a safety hazard especially when driving on the road and visor drops down without a warning and blocks driver's view and can cause an accident. This should be a recall to have this fix.
Passenger side sun visor has "sprung" and will no longer stay in the up or down position.this impedes driver visibility and also creates a hazard for a passenger getting into the car.a passenger recently struck her head on the visor while getting into the car.
Both visors have broken, along with the drink holder in the middle console.there is a recall for a 2007 hyundai sonata in some states; however, my vehicle apparently isn't included in that.i have been reading forums on this problem and it is apparent it, in fact, is a problem and needs a resolution to both defects.i contacted hyundai about it and they say that my vin is "not covered".i think it is ludacrous that hyundai doesn't take action to fix this and they will continue to lose customers.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the sun visors detached and obstructed the contact's view. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun visors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were not available.
We have a 2007 hyundai sonata with two defective sun visors.one started to fall down and not stay up in position about 3 years ago.now both are defective and stay down all the time and are not able to stay up at all greatly effecting the visibility from within this vehicle.i'm a tall person and have to constantly shift the visor on both sides in order to see oncoming traffic.hyundai has a "campaign" notice for 2006-2008 sonata's with the same problem but only in warm states.the cost of the visors are between $90 and $100 dollars.hyundai offered to give us $100.00 toward our next service, but we'd just like to have the defective parts replaced like in the warm states.
Sun visor is obstructing the view of the road. It does not want to stay up anymore due to mechanical failure on the bumpy road. There is tsb or campaign on it, but local clarksville, md hyundai dealer refused to replace the visor.
The sun visor has become very loose and keeps opening up blocking my view of the road.
Sun visor won't stay up.
Sunvisors fall down blocking vision through windshield.
Driving and the drivers side window spontaneously broke into pieces. As i did more research others had the same problem. Could tell nothing but it, did not shatter just fell almost, like too much pressure.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While parked, the contact attempted to close the front passenger side window but it would not close. The contact had to manually push the window closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the technician replaced the window module. One year after the repair, the front driver side window would not open or close. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that they would not repair the vehicle because the warranty had recently expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximatefailure mileage was 24,000. . updated 07/27/12 the consumer stated that there must be a defect with the windows. The contact was two months over the 5 year warranty.updated 08/02/2012
A child was seated in a car seat while window was partially lowered , the window was raised and crushed child's fingers.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side mirrors partially detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that both mirrors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.....updated 07/22/15 updated 10/05/2017
On may 17th, 2014 i was in an accident on interstate 95 in broward county, fl. A drunk driver hit me on the left side of my trunk then hit the cement median then came back and hit me in the middle of my driver side and back driver side door, then hit the median again came back towards my car and flipped and hit the front left side of my vehicle. So basically the whole left driver side of my car is smashed in. I was wearing my seat belt when this accident did occur. What my concern is, i did some research and it states the notable features included on this vehicle is six airbags standard. Not one airbag deployed and if i wasn't wearing my seat belt i would have been through the front windshield and probably lost my life. My entire left side of my body is damaged and the more severe injury is to my left leg and foot. With the exception of my left big toe, all other four toes have no feeling in them and my foot is deformed. I do plan on taking this issue to my attorney that is handling the accident case for me and hopefully hyundai has a very clear explanation for why not one of the 6 airbags deployed.
The steel wheels that had come standard on this vehicle had completely rusted. Owner had to replace all wheels and hyundai denied warranty coverage.
There have been various problems that were discovered recently mostly based on the rear suspension and shocks. The brake lights have gone out many times and the alignment is frequently incorrect, and so the tires go through a lot of wear. The most recent tires were placed 9 months ago and already have terrible wear from both the suspension and the alignment. Whenever the car is in motion, the car does not drive as smoothly as it should and bounces lightly. There is loud noise whenever driving over speed bumps as if the tire pressure is poor. There is also a grinding noise when the car turns somewhat sharply. Many of these problems have existed for a while but were only diagnosed today at a midas auto in wilmington, nc.
The wheels are showing an extraordinary amount of rust.i have owned over twelve cars and have never seen rust on any wheels.this one has shown rust from 2009 and it has gotten worse.i am concerned if this will effect the safety and stability of the wheel structure.are these wheels constructed with the same type of materials that the current investigation of the 2006- 2008 hyundai sonata's bumper/structural rust issues? are the wheels also under investigation like the undercarriage?
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving speeds above 50 mph, the vehicle would shake and felt as if the wheels were not touching the roadway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and to the dealer (hixson ford of monroe, 6300 frontage rd, monroe, la 71202, (855) 519-9722) where it was diagnosed that the front driver and passenger tires needed replacement because the tire sizes were incorrect. The contact stated that the tires were replaced with cooper scs ultra touring tires, size:215/55r17 (dot:u93r1cu1817), but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on his vehicle, the technician notified him that the tire pressure valve stem broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the valve stem needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 66,900. Updated 10/1012 the consumer stated the failure was due to salt corrosion. Updated 10/17/2012
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