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The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated, which indicated that the air bag was faulty. The defect occurred the same time the passenger seat malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the front passenger side seat belt was defective. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V007000 (air bags, seat belts), although the failures were identical to the ones mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.
I went to jim ellis (Hyundai) with "passenger airbag off" showing up intermittently when passenger is seated.when I got the car back and looked the next day that warning was there and also a red indicator was now showing in the dash.on 5/7/14 I went back and then was told there is no passenger airbag problem it is a driver airbag problem. I cannot accept that unless the car's indicator is wrong. Furthermore I pointed out to them about a recall for an OCS problem. They said there is no recall outstanding for this model that was fixed since 2010. I then called Hyundai corporate and upon checking my VIN they're saying yes there is a recall. Let the record show that the dealer viz. Jim ellis doesn't know of their own recall and do not want to fix a problem without me paying them. Meanwhile we have a safety hazard on the car. I am aware that you know of 1 recall whereby there is clip to be put on but please be aware that there is yet another similar problem to be fixed.
Airbag light came on while driving. Dealer said that the airbag seat pods under the seats were shorted and that the entire pods would need replacing - cost $1,627. I was driving a long distance without airbag protection on a long trip.
Car was traveling at approx. 18 mph. I applied brakes to make a left turn. When I pressed on the brakes, the car accelerated, and the brakes began stiff and would not stop the car. The car ran into a closed overhead double garage door, continued thru the garage and hit the brick wall on the back of the garage. The airbags did not deploy. I sustained lacerations and bruises. The car was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Hyundai had the car inspected by an independent third party, and no problems were noted. Hyundai has not shared the results of the investigation with us. We have since used our own third party to test the car and the ABS and ESC warning lights remain on indicating there is a problem with both systems.
The air bag lights on driver's side and passenger side stay on to let you know the air bags do not work. We have already been through the process of replacing the tension sensor wiring harness clip. The problem has manifested itself again. I have talked to the manufacturer and they will not offer any help or solutions since the items were replaced under the earlier recall. I do not believe it is my responsibility to replace the defective parts at an estimated cost of $408. Hyundai told me to mail in the receipt once the item is repaired and they might consider making some sort of "goodwill" reimbursement. I am frustrated with their response and disappointed at how they have responded to a known defect.
- Goshen, IN, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 09V497000 (air bags, seat belts) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall service however, the dealer advised that the recall repair could not be honored. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that the recall had expired September 20, 2013. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 84,204.
Air bag light stays on in the dash (driver side). It will not go off. I was told that if that light stays on, my air bags are shut off and will not deploy if there is an accident. I was told that there was a class action suit concerning the airbags, but was told that the suit was only for the passenger side lights. I am told one thing by the dealer concerning the airbags (automax Hyundai of killeen (254-699-2629), and another by the Hyundai motor America (case # 6050686 telephone 1-877-277-0012). I am driving around now with no functional air bags, and this to me is a serious highway safety factorall I want is for my air bags to become functional again and me not having to pay for something that is supposed to be good for over 100,000 miles according to the american safety board. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, because I am sure not getting it from Hyundai or the dealer. Again thank you. Samuel J payne, retired military (army 31 years), and 100% unemployable disabled veteran.
Air bag lights on driver's side and passenger side stay on to let you know the air bags do not work. We have already been through the process of replacing the tension sensor wiring harness clip and we still have the problem. We have talked to the manufacturer and highway safety and they will not offer any help or solutions. We do not feel it is our responsibility to replace the air bags at a high cost when they have never been used, yet they will not work in the event of an accident. We are frustrated with how we have been treated and are shocked at how irresponsible Hyundai is. We will never buy another vehicle from them again. Still waiting for them to acknowledge this problem and do the right thing!.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the occupant restraining system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the seat belt sensor failed and caused the driver's side front air bag light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the air bag failure. The dealer replaced the seat belt sensor; however the failure was not corrected. The air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 39,198 and the current mileage was 73,000.
I own a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The air bag warning light was illuminated in the instrument panel. Took it to the dealer May 24, 2013, and was told that the passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced and would cost $500. If I wanted this repaired, they would have to order the part and I was to call them and let them know. Afterward, I looked on your web site and found that there is a recall. Call the dealer and found out that I had the recall done April 17, 2010, and would have to pay for it to be repaired again. It seems to me that Hyundai did a temporary fix for this problem. Since consumers have had this problem to recur after the fix, it is obvious that this is just a band aid. The fix doesn't even last five years. Because this will not allow the air bag to deploy, this is a safety issue and Hyundai should repair the sensor for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle without charge.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer reset the code for the air bag. The light did not illuminate two weeks. The contact inquired about NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09V497000 (air bags seats belts) with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 106,000. The failure mileage was not available.
2006 Hyundai Azera. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag light illuminating. The consumer was informed the vehicle was no longer under warranty and the repair cost could be up to $1,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger's side seat belt would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 06/17/13
My 2006 Hyundai Azera has been to the dealership no less than 12 times, before and after a pertinent recall repair, for an issue where the "passenger airbag off" warning light is illuminated despite passengers of various heights and weights being seated in the passenger seat. My nearest Hyundai dealership has failed to correct this critical safety issue on countless occasions, including replacing the entire passenger seat bottom. The last few attempted repairs consisted of "reprogramming" the sensors in the passenger seat; resetting the error code and sending me away in a vehicle with defective 'advanced airbags' which do not meet the nhtsas regulatory definition. The issue is present in a majority of Hyundai models that use their proprietary OCS system, but narrowly-applied settlements of litigation have prevented this from evolving into a class settlement, and greatly reduced the ability of consumers to have their problems addressed. Vehicle owners that don't qualify under the recent (July 28, 2012) Santa Fe recall are again being denied the federally mandated requirement of a functional advanced airbag system.
Purchased 2006 Hyundai Azera new from reliable Hyundai, 438 S. ingram mill road, springfield, mo 65802. Since purchase we have experienced a history of problems with the air bag system that continue to this day. Summary of service (not an all inclusive service history. 2009 June 16 air bag light is on. All checks fine. Cleared air bag system. 2009 July 07 air bag light is on. Replaced the entire seat bottom to get a new pods system 0.7 cleared all codes. 2009 July 24 air bag light is on. B1495 seat belt tensioner defect. One was not making good connection code and no dtc's present. Covers coming off of seat where they had worked prior. 2009 August 05 air bag light is on. Faulty seat bottom and passenger side seatbelt assemble. Replaced both checks. 2010 April 27 perform seat belt recall 094. 2010 December 02 passenger side seat back wrong cloth on bottom. Removed and installed seat back cover that matches driver side 2011 April 27 air bag cloth on a pillar on drivers side front is fraying.(damage was done at a prior service visit). 2012 July 19 air bag light is on, has been on several times before. B1701 drivers buckle high resistance; reliable claims we, the owners, are responsible for this repair. We feel the repair costs are not our responsibility. Multiple calls to the 800 number provided with no satisfaction.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag light constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V497000 (air bags:frontal). Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,653. Updated 8/6/12 updated 08/14/2012 updated 08/16/12 updated 10/10/12 updated 10/10/2012
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The vehicle was included and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V007000 (air bags:frontal). After the repair, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the electronic control unit and the front passenger side seat belt tension sensor assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,565.
Received a letter from Hyundai in 2010 advising of damage to the right front seat belt sensor wiring which if becomes damaged will cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. If this problem persists the passenger air bag will not deploy in a crash. On 07/21/2010 this was supposedly fixed by the dealership. On 01/26/12 the air bag warning illuminated I returned to the dealership and was told that the repair would be my responsibility as it had already been repaired. On O4/12/12 I returned to the dealership to have the repair made and was then told the the problem was in was an internal short in the passenger seat track. Hyundai is claiming no responsibility for the repair and stated that it is my problem. I feel that this is a deterioation of the initial recall and shoud be repaired by Hyundai since the part was defective.
The problem started in 2008. The air bag light warning light came on and we took it to the dealer. They replaced the passenger seat. Less than 6 months later the warning light came on and this time they replaced a wiring harness. A few months later we received a recall notice on this same problem. This last incident was in 8/2010. Now it is on again and they refuse to repair it under any kind of warranty. I feel this a component of the safety system and continuing failures of the same part should call for additional recalls.
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- Trenton, NJ, USA