2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Air Bags Problems
- 36
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
- airbag light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag light stays on. Air bags will not deploy in an accident. *tr
ODI 10328637
Air Bags
When i purchased the car as the second owner in march 2010, i noticed that the airbag light had been a problem from the previous owner. However, the dealer assured me that it was fixed. After purchasing the vehicle in 2010 and before i took ownership i had to leave it with the dealer as the airbag and seat belt lights were on. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealer at least three to four times for the same…
ODI 10453971
Air Bags
Air bag light comes on and stays on when the engine is started and running. Also, the seat belt does not retract every time when i exit the suv. I have had no accident or anything i know of that might have caused a problem with it. As i called them about it however, they say i must pay for the repairs. The vehicle has 82,000 miles on it. I am the second owner having purchased the car with 45,000 miles on it about 4…
ODI 10308302
Air Bags
The airbag system stopped working without ever having been used in a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The airbag system is currently not functioning in the vehicle. The service provider stated the airbag will not deploy if we are in an accident and told us it would cost $1800.00 to fix it. *tr
ODI 10282641
Air Bags
I took my car into my new local dealer wallace hyundai , stuart fl. My air bag light started staying on all the time. At the time i brought it in, my vehicle was still covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. This dealer told me i had to pay $100.00 to inspect the vehicle for the issue. I have never in the life of owning 2 hyundai sante fe's (this being my 2nd) did i ever have to pay up front for bumper to…
ODI 10378893
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag light came on. Diagnosed as faulty wiring. Dealer got it to go out, but if it comes back on again they say the entire passenger side airbag needs to be replaced. Dealer cannot say if the air bag will deploy in an accident and says that the manufacturer will not say either. Now, the light is out behind the heater control button. Once again diagnosed as faulty wiring. Faulty wiring sounds like a factory problem…
ODI 10262119
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Structure
I purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). In aug/2006, the airbag light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the results were "code b1382 psab resistance high - resecure connector under the passenger seat/clear code". In feb/2008, the airbag sensor again appeared. The same technical code was detected, and the dealership resolution was to "reroute wire…
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10260997
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving 70 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a tractor trailer. The vehicle was destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10230142
Air Bags · Body
I was in a serious car accident back in december 7, 2005 with my 2004 hyundia sante fe. The car was totaled and scrapped thus i do not have the vin number handy. I do still have the paperwork from the hospital and the personal injury lawyer. The airbags did not deploy. I was the only person in the vehicle. I was driving home from work on my usual route on easton avenue. I'm told (reports from witnessess) a young…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11046247
Air Bags
Air bag light continually comes on, dealer must make repairs. When light is on, air bags do not function. The first time this happened, the service manager stated that this is a common problem with this model. *tr
ODI 10200245
Air Bags
2004 hyundai santa fe with air bag safety concerns customer states that the repair of the air bag warning light is on**cc the consumer stated that a safety device should last longer than 69,000 and he should not have to bare the responsibility of paying for the repair. *jb
ODI 10198058