| Issue ID | 844236 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382697 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/02/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 hyundai sonata, i've had the driver air bag light repaired twice (under warranty) and now it's on again in the two years that i've had the car (purchased in late 2008). I was simply driving on the interstate and the drivers side air bag light came on. I don't see how hyundai is able to sell a car with such a flimsy air bag system. Unfortunately the car just went over warranty so it may be an expensive fix if it's not related to one of the previous issues that caused the air bag light to go off, which the dealer will fix free of charge. I've had a 1993 nissan sentra which never had a problem with the air bags (sold in 2008) and a 1997 toyota camry which is still in operation which has never had problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60250 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F56HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 76 |
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