| Issue ID | 1091886 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10616610 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/10/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I received a letter explaining a recall for the sensor in the passenger seat which malfunctions. It stated that if my car does not display the airbag off light to call and start a case. I called and did so. I took my car to the hyundai dealership where i purchased my car. I was told that i had to pay $95 for them to verify that was the issue. I left and called the number for hyundai on my letter again. They sent a message to the dealership and told me to take the car back. I did so and left my car and got a loaner. They had my car for two weeks. I got my car back and it was repaired. Fast forward to july 2014, same thing started happening again. I called hyundai and set up a case again. I called the dealership and was given an appointment to bring my car. I got a loaner again. I left my car on monday and on friday that same week my car was ready. I dont believe they sent my passenger seat to california again. It scares me to know thst the airbag may not deploy. I feel that hyundai should have to give us replacement cars because these electrical issues are dangerous. Please make them do something for us. Im scared to drive my car but have no choice. I tried to trade it in but i have to put down at least $1000. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIVERDALE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F76HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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