10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,550 miles

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2005 Hyundai Tucson seat belts / air bags problems

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2005 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Mar 102022

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the "recall" section of the NHTSA website, specifically for an airbag issue, I am requesting information regarding what nest-steps I nay take to have this problem repaired by Hyundai without any cost to me.

- Harrington, DE, USA

problem #21

Jun 282023

Tucson

  • 75,880 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 75,880.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #20

Jun 092022

Tucson

  • miles
Air bag light on dashboard Esp light comes on and off

- West Chicago , IL, USA

problem #19

Jan 232021

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- West Chicago, IL, USA

problem #18

Jan 292020

Tucson

  • 101,842 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 65 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,842.

- Magee, MS, USA

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problem #17

Sep 032019

Tucson

  • 150,942 miles
The contact owned a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 25 mph, the preceding vehicle applied the brakes unexpectedly, causing the contact to rear end the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left wrist and chest pain. The contact was transported via ambulance to seek medical attention. The contact was unaware of the injuries to the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,942.

- Windsor Mill, MD, USA

problem #16

Jun 122018

Tucson

  • 184,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 184,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Greenwood, DE, USA

problem #15

Apr 282019

Tucson

  • miles
Have a recall on my air bags but have not received any notices.

- Mckenney, VA, USA

problem #14

Feb 012018

Tucson

  • 120,000 miles
Air bag warning light

- Freeport, NY, USA

problem #13

Oct 022017

Tucson

  • 124,000 miles
Air bag light

- Freeport, NY, USA

problem #12

Dec 012016

Tucson

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata inflators my air bag light has been on for many months. We do not have the resources to take it in to be looked at. I received a card in the mail this morning indicating that my vehicle may be subject to the recall however, according to the VIN it doesn't seem so. Although it is a 2005, the vehicle is still in great running condition. Please advise what I can do to have this checked.

- Seneca, IL, USA

problem #11

Oct 022017

Tucson

  • miles
Called the dealer to fix recalls 068 esp...071 parking brake....079 airbag system....and 092 stop lamp switch, dealer indicated that my car VIN number not included, the esp light wont go off on my car, it is always on. Please advice what steps to take. Thanks

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #10

Jul 202011

Tucson

  • miles
On 7-20-2011, I was driving about 35 mph on a residential road around 1:30 P.M. a large vehicle in front of me, put on his left blinker & started to stop, I braked but still rear ended it. My air bag did not inflate, just the seat belt worked. I chipped a tooth on the steering wheel, got whiplash in my neck. Also my right breast developed a hematoma which grew larger every week, it was very painful, had to have tests to find out what the lump in breast was. The hematoma had to be drained by a doctor w/ driving about 35 mph on a residential street on 7-20-2011 @ 2:00 P.M. when a largesuv put on his blinker & started to stop, I braked but still rear ended him. The air bag did not inflate, just the seat belt worked. I chipped my front tooth on the steering wheel, got a hematoma in my right breast(very painful) & whiplash in my neck. Had to go for tests to find out what the lump in breast was. Then doctor had to drain it via ultrasound. Went to P.T. for approx. 8 months for back & neck. To date: Had emergency surgery w/a cervical Fusion( have a plate & 4 screws in neck), then back surgery in lumbar area, (bones in spine pressing on nerves to legs, painful to walk). My car was totaled, the SUV just had a broken rear window, I was taken to hospital for xrays to make sure I did not have any fractures. I believe the air bag should have inflated, I am 5'3", weigh 110 lbs. I have the insurance forms& other paperwork re:accident. I need your help, too many injuries that could have been prevented by the airbag.thank you.

- Hilton, NY, USA

problem #9

Apr 082017

Tucson

  • 184,000 miles
"takata recall" on April 8th approximately 6 O'clock in the morning I was awaken out of my sleep to my car on fire in my yard. I called the firefighter department they came out and said it was from bad electrical wires. My car was in my front yard...I last drove it that night to pizza hut

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 082015

Tucson

  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key was stuck in the ignition and the shift interlock failed to shift properly without warning. In addition, the air bag warning indicator had failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 09V280000 (exterior lighting) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 142015

Tucson

  • 116,000 miles
I've had the air bag light come on 3 times in the past 5 yrs, same sensor has failed all 3 times most recent just occurred Oct 14 th 2015

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #6

Dec 012014

Tucson

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

- Chesapeak, VA, USA

problem #5

Apr 172014

Tucson 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
My daughter rear-ended another vehicle at approximately 10 mph the airbags did not deploy and the seatbelts did not lock. She hit her head and chest on the steering wheel. She now has severe whiplash and bruising.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 262012

Tucson

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was crashed into from the driver's side, near the door and the side air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000.

- Newport News , VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 202007

Tucson

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,859 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 10 mph, the air bag light illuminates intermittently. The contact spoke with dealer and they stated that the passenger must weigh at least 120 lbs. They further stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The engine size, number of cylinders, and VIN were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 28,859.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

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