2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Air Bags Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- passenger seat · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was coming from food shopping, on august, 26, 2019 and was trying to leave out my parking spot. While me backing out, my vehicle accelerated backward and while i tried to stop my vehicle it tapped into a light pole. I was trying to get my self out of this weird situation. I switched gears to park my car, and my car accelerated forward slamming into a brick wall and also rubbing against it. My car then slowly…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11292573
Air Bags
The air bag light came on my console 2 days ago. I took it to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic on it and concluded it was the occupant classification system (ocs). I found out there was a recall on 07/25/2012 recal number 12v354000 for this exact problem. However, i was not the owner at that time. I called 2 hyundai dealerships nearby - countryside and st. Petersburg, fl who both told me they could not find any open…
ODI 11186132
Air Bags
Air bag sensor. Air bag light on dash is illuminated. Mechanic stated needs to be replaced. Unsure if air bags will deploy or not.
ODI 11220198
Air Bags
The vehicle was stationary stopped in a line of traffic on an exit ramp. Another vehicle, traveling at high speed, failed to notice traffic was stopped and struck my vehicle from behind. The force of the impact caused heavy damage to my rear bumper, bent the frame and crumpled the rear passenger side quarter panel, etc. It also launched my vehicle diagonally into the guard rail causing heavy damage to my front…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11090336
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WILL NOT GO OFF.
ODI 11045337
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat had an air bag sensor failure and the entire seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10968913
Air Bags
Air bag light stays illuminated on dashboard and does not go off.code read 1490b which is the occupancy sensor.apparently the 2007 and 2008 hyundai santa fe has been recalled for same problem but not the 2009 hyundai santa fe yet. Dealership in lacrosse wisconsin said they would have to order a whole.new seat at a cost of $2000.vehicle has never been in an accident.hyundai should have to fix for free. This must be a…
ODI 10968788
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Airbag light continuously on. Never had a problem before. Have been in an accident but cleared. Car was put back together and not on a salvage title. Fuel pump sensors are at fault. Need to replace fuel pump sensors. All fault codes appear when vehicle is not in motion.
Crash reported
ODI 11078986
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,200.
ODI 10915882
Air Bags
The passenger side air bag sensor (ocs) remains in the off position when my small stature wife (5 ft 98 lbs) rides in the passenger seat. This is a major safety concern that i would like hyundai to correct. I read that some 2009 santa fe models had a recall due to this exact issue (recall campaign 105) but mine model does not seem to be included. I am not sure why but since my 2009 santa fe has the same problem as…
ODI 10903468
Air Bags
One morning the air bag light came on. We have had the car 18 months with a new car warranty because of mileage 72,000 when we bought it. Took to dealer and it was a bad clock spring which controls the air bag. If it returns says the air bag needs to be replaced $450 and not covered under bumper bumper warranty . Car was in the garage. Did not bump anything, no accident.
ODI 10887610
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sante fe. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10846030
Air Bags
We were rearended by a large pickup truck that was travelling at a high rate of speed and the driver did not apply his brakes. We were struck while attempting and making a right turn, spun around clockwise and flipped on our top, totally demolishing our car. Our concern: the airbag system did not engage resulting in injuries requiring immediate transportation for hospitalization for the driver and passenger. The…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10788665
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10808272
Air Bags
My car has been in two accident one was yesterday when a deer jumped out in front of my car on the highway and i hit her straight on going about 55 miles per hour. The front of my car is destroyed but yet my air bags never went off. The first accident i was in was in the winter and a car plowed into me as i pulled over because i noticed she was out of control, she was coming down a large hill and was going at a high…
Crash reported
ODI 10611190
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag light would not illuminate with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The technician advised the contact that the sensor for the passenger side air bag could have needed replacement but a diagnostic test was required. The…
ODI 10487359
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front passenger air bag sensors failed. The contact was informed that the air bags and seat belt may not function in the event of crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The air bag light remained illuminated.…
ODI 10467118
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10491627
Air Bags
On may 2010 the air bag warning indicator light on my dashboard suddenly illuminated and would not go out even when the vehicle was in operation. Got an appointment and took my 2009 santafe limited awd v6 into the dealer and here's the narrative from the dealer: "customer states his air bag light is on present code b1334 f15 front impact sensor error in history cleared code verified to be ok" there were no repairs…
ODI 10347148
Air Bags
The passenger airbag of a 2009 hyundai santa fe disengages when a person weighing 106 pounds places their arms on the arm rests. The passenger airbags also disengage when the person sit with their feet flat on the floor boards, but their knees rise above the seat. The person has to stretch their legs out so that they lay across the entire bottom portion of the seat. We reported this problem numerous times to our…
ODI 10357733