| Issue ID | 864105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407131 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/06/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | on june 13, 2011, i took the car to the dealership because the airbag light came on. Dealer found that the occupancy sensor in passengers seat was defective. I just bought my 2007 hyundai sonata march 29, 2011 just 3 months. According to technician that diagnose the car, nothing was done by me or my passengers to set off the sensor light. It remains on. Technician said it will cost approximately $900 to replace. If it is not replaced, car can not pass inspection. Research showed numerous amount of vehicles with same problem. Nothing has been done to correct this problem. Hyundai should place a recall on this part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77366 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C67HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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