| Issue ID | 845832 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10385009 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/07/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side air bag light stays lit at all times. The dealer states that this inactivates the air bag. This is not covered by the warranty. Further research shows that this is a fairly common problem with this model and year. Shouldn't his prompt a recall since it is a safety issue? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | HERMITAGE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F76HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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