2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Air Bags Problems
- 67
- 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 67 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- seat belt · 30 records
- failure mileage · 23 records
- belt buckle · 11 records
- approximate failure · 11 records
- airbag light · 10 records
- warning indicator · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The air bag indicator light in the instrument cluster stays on all the time when the ignition key is turned on. This indicates there is a problem with air bag system and needs further evaluation. Because the indicator light is on, poses a significant risk for occupant safety during a crash event.
ODI 11270284
Air Bags
Airbag light comes on for a while, then it goes out changes sometimes in motion or parked, never been deployed.
ODI 11243776
Air Bags · Body
The air bag light turns on an off, this is a big safety issue, i feel insecure in this vehicle, i don't think the air bags would work in the event of an accident. Need attention in the matter
ODI 11195974
Air Bags
The air bag light has been on for a few weeks. I went online and discovered that there are numerous complaints regarding the air bag light. There are also different reasons for this occurrence. Is there a recall for this issue?
ODI 11164349
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when she turned the vehicle on, the abs warning indicator illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that a code of b1513: passenger seat belt displayed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11144690
Air Bags
I took my car to get checked after a air bag light came on at the dealership. After their diagnostic they want to charge me $2500 to fix a seat belt buckle and a sensor under the occupant seat. I have had this car under a year and do not have the type of income to correct this asap. The light is keeping me from getting my car inspected which in the long run can cost me my job. I called the phone number here provided…
ODI 11122793
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator sporadically illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to o'brien hyundai ([redacted], fort myers, fl 33966, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the part was unavailable for the air bag and it was on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 109,769.
ODI 11097555
Air Bags
Airbag light on due to faulty seat belt buckle; mechanic recommends replacing the seat belt buckle
ODI 11058370
Air Bags
Was driving vehicle at speed of 40 and less and air bag light kept coming on and then going off then it stopped for a couple days and has started coming in again and passenger side air bag light quit working completely
ODI 11053323
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's vehicle was stopped, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor head and chest injuries from striking the steering wheel. The contact's child, who was seated in the rear passenger seat, sustained bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11020389
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON
ODI 11233551
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. Upon starting the vehicle or while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and a code for the front passenger seat belt sensor was detected. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a hyundai dealer. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed due to the…
ODI 10980915
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Hyundai santa fe 2005. Air bag light remained on. Took car into dealership a few months later to diagnose. Said it was seat belt buckle and will cost $559 to repair. Car has 120,000 miles. There appear to be many similar complaints. As this is a safety issue, why has there not been a recall?
ODI 10966487
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flickered on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 11064745
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator constantly illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the warning indicator began flashing approximately one month ago. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10939735
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the drivers side and the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the drivers side and front passenger side seat belts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v450000 (air bags) and…
ODI 10946150
Air Bags · Retractor
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. When the contact entered the parked vehicle, the driver's side door air bag deployed without impact or warning. The contact sustained injuries to the left ribs that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to fitzgerald's countryside hyundai (27419 us highway 19 n, clearwater, fl 33761, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat belt retractor…
1 injury
ODI 11097200
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ...updated 09/12/16 *bf updated 09/20/16.*jb
ODI 10893457
Air Bags · Electrical System · Suspension
I purchased this vehicle from used dealer in march 4,2016 despite not wanting to but had little choice after dealer sold the car i put money down on that day for cash while i wad retrieving the last document she sent ne home for when,i returbedvmy car was gone and the car in stuck in now is this hyundai with a very shaky front end that rattles and literally skips off the road into the shoulder if in not very careful…
ODI 10911078
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 02/26/16*lj updated 03/14/16.*jb
ODI 10819909
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated as a failure progressed with the driver side seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v527000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 05v450000 (air bags). The…
ODI 10820544
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the occupant classification system failed and the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10897261
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
The passenger air bag light remains constantly when the engine is started until it is turned off. The cruise control doesn't turn on at all and the fuse is good.
ODI 10849825
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
ODI 11080031
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While the contact was seated in the vehicle, the air bags deployed without warning. As a result, the contact sustained shoulder injuries. It was unknown if the contact required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
1 injury
ODI 10716278