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2011 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1432751
Internal NHTSA #	11054957
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	13/12/17
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Airbag indicator light came on (and stayed on) when i started the vehicle in a parking lot on 12/13/2017. I immediately brought the vehicle to the dealership and the dealership said it was related to the passenger side and that the passenger side airbag would not deploy until the problem was found and necessary repairs completed. Research shows that this is a pervasive issue in hyundai sonatas for all model years to date. Several forums discuss this same issue and i see that several complaints have been submitted through the nhtsa as well. This issue involves both the airbags and the electrical system (sensors; passenger seat track) and poses a major safety risk. I was allowed to bring the car home, in order to weigh my options. I have driven the car once, and cycled the car on and off in my driveway. The airbag dash indicator remains illuminated. The cost to repair this issue feels exorbitant, especially since it appears to be more related to manufacturer defect that normal wear and tear. I am now stuck paying $1500 or feeling completely unsafe having a passenger ride in my front seat.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	56500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAINT CLOUD, MN
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC7BHXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2011 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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