| Issue ID | 1269125 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10850028 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/02/16 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Airbag light came on at 66800 miles. Took car to hyundai dealership being told driver seat needs replaced because sensor went bad!!!! Says it will be like 800 dollars to get a new seat. So airbags won't work unless i buy a new seat. There should be a safety recall done on these 2011 hyundai sonata limited with this problem!!!! I have read that lots of people who own these cars have the same problem!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTHGATE, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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