2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Air Bags Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 13 records
- passenger seat · 11 records
- warning light · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- clock spring · 9 records
- light illuminated · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers 12v354000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/ control module) and 11v472000 (air bags:frontal). The contact also stated that after the repairs, the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat belt…
ODI 10491973
Air Bags
Work under the recall to repair faulty sensors that failed to detect small statured adults (95 lb wife). For failure to detect didn't resolve issue, and efforts to determine what the new trigger weight was got nowhere with either local or hq reps. So now driving a vehicle that mfr has acknowledged safety defects yet refuses to fix. *tr
ODI 10478559
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to recalibrate the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v354000 (air bags: frontal:sensor/control module).…
ODI 10468500
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated, indicating that the air bag was turned off while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be re-calibrated to the lowest weight limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance…
ODI 10472654
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline
On our 2008 hyundai santa fe limited with 45,391 miles, vin # [xxx], the check engine light started coming on when it was about 1 year old. It has now come on approximately 10 times.the dealer always says it's the gas cap. We have tightened the gas cap varying degrees and it does not matter how tight it is. The check engine light continues to come on. They claim to have replaced the gas cap 3 times out of 10 trips.…
ODI 10359929
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
See attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable, and a whining sound upon…
ODI 10514334
Air Bags
My husband and i just purchased this 2008 santa fe gls (used with 10,000 miles) about two weeks ago. We noticed this issue two days later. The passenger airbag will not turn on when i, a 120 lb, 5' 7", 31 year old adult female sit in the seat. I took it in to the hyundai service center and was simply told that i was not heavy enough to activate the seat so there was nothing i could do. I was also told that it is set…
ODI 10266420
Air Bags
Since i bought my 2008 hyundai santa fe and pulled it off the lot the passenger side airbag does not register me. I am 5'3" 105 lbs. Rarely does it ever work and if it does its only for a minute. Took to dealership and they state there is nothing they can do about it. Lady stated she has heard complaint numerous time and hyundai wont do anything about it. They tell you to restart the car and sit with perfect…
ODI 10279001
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed that the passenger side front air bag does not detect her weight. She weighs roughly 102 lbs. Secondly, she noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, which signified that the air bag was inoperative. The failure could cause the front passenger side air bag not to deploy and injure the occupant. The technician…
ODI 10262111
Air Bags
2008 hyundai santa fe passenger airbag works sporadically at best. Passenger weighs around 120 pounds and the light goes on and off leading me to believe that the airbag would not work effectively in an accident. Have taken to the dealer twice now and they were unable to replicate the problem. It appears that the sonota has been recalled for a very similar issue. This has occurred the at 50 miles vehicle currently…
ODI 10259476
Air Bags
2008 hyundai santa fe - passenger side front airbag light indicates that the airbag is not working when a passenger, who weighs around 170 lbs is in the seat. I have brought this car to two different dealerships for repair, on four separate occasions. The first time, they couldn't recreate the issue, i left the dealership, the problem happened again within 10 minutes. I took pictures and video of the passenger in…
ODI 10264287
Air Bags
This problem is true of our 2007 and 2008 santa fe's and has existed since we purchased the cars. I have finally come to the conclusion that this is a safety issue for not only my wife but also many other people who are of slight build. It is a problem that is easily correctable by the manufacturer. I have created case#[xxx] with hyundai america --they have responded that they will pass along the information to…
ODI 10461025
Air Bags
Airbag indicator lights come on to show airbags are not functioning. 2008 santa fe was returned to dealer to correct the problem. Dealer reset computer code for airbag sensors. Worked for a couple weeks , then lights came back on. Returned to dealer to check again. Dealer said the airbag sensor built into the passenger seat was defective. The dealer substituted a seat from another vehicle and the problem…
ODI 10260333
Air Bags
My 2008 hyundai santa fe has a defect in the passenger side air bag sensor. When my wife sits in the passenger seat of the car the "pass airbag off" light comes on which indicates that in the event of a collision her airbag will not deploy. She weighs 145 pounds, but if i get in the passenger seat then the light goes out, i weigh 210 pounds. There is obviously a problem with the weight sensor. This is a serious…
ODI 10243003
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side air bag light would illuminate, even when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 8,391 and failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 08/04/09. *lj updated 08/06/09.*jb
ODI 10277105
Air Bags
In my 2008 hyundai santa fe the front passenger air bag does not work properly. It intermittently works when my daughter and i (115 & 120 lbs) sit in the seat. I can sit perfectly still and it will be engaged, and then it will disengage, and then engage, again or visa versa. It has been to the dealer to be repaired 4 times, but they say they cannot reproduce. They just hook it up to a computer and say it works as…
ODI 10289004
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for two months because the air bag light and door locks were not working properly. The dealer is currently stating that they have to rewire the entire vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to the repair shop for the air bag light to be repaired. The part was ordered, but it did not remedy the failure. The doors…
ODI 10251083
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag disengages frequently with adult in seat. Dealership says it is functioning as it is supposed to ...... Not acceptable. This is not a safe situation. *tr
ODI 10257373
Air Bags
2008 hyundai santa fe - passenger side airbag sensor malfunction with airbag warning light on @ 250 miles - less than 24 hrs after purchase. Dealer cleared code - problem recurred later same evening - now problem is intermittent. Seems as if the 2007 model issue has carried over to the 208 model. Not happy - bad start for what is marketed as a safe car - what good is 8 airbags if they will not deploy when needed. *tr
ODI 10225757