2007 Hyundai Sonata airbags problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 1, 2026107,000 miDEAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was previously illuminated. Additionally, the seat belt warning light was activated for the passenger’s seat while the seat was unoccupied. The contact was concerned that the safety restraint system (SRS) might not function correctly in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS);…

   NHTSA complaint #11728523 · source
2. Filed Jul 31, 2025AZAirbags

   The airbag warning light in my car is always ON, it won't go OFF. It was repaired by Hyundai service center under an extended warranty a few years back but now they said that they won't fix it again.

   NHTSA complaint #11677410 · source
3. Filed Nov 18, 2024181,416 miTXAirbags

   The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the front passenger's side seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced due to the occupant classification system (OCS) failure. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired…

   NHTSA complaint #11625923 · source
4. Filed Jul 11, 2024MIAirbags

   While driving on expressway the red Air Bag light went on for no apparent reason and will not turn off. I tried to reset by disconnecting the car battery, but it's still on. This happened about 2 months ago. The car has never had a bag actuate I had heard that air bag malfunctions and some emission problems are covered regardless of age or mileage as long as they have not been tampered.

   NHTSA complaint #11601325 · source
5. Filed Mar 1, 2024133,379 miWIAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was informed that there was no recall associated with…

   NHTSA complaint #11574913 · source
6. Filed Oct 27, 2022MDAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   Air Bag light is ON due to bad OCS - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM on the passenger seat. It is a safety issue and airbags wont deploy in case of an accident. Passenger seat bealt light is blinking even withoit passenger. Problem has been confirmed by the service center and reported to the manafacturer. There is an open campain 083 for Sonatas with this issue but not all vehicles are included, VIN of my vehicle is not included even if it has the same issues as described in…

   NHTSA complaint #11491235 · source
7. Filed Aug 16, 202283,000 miRIAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11479560 · source
8. Filed May 3, 2022OKAirbags

   I recently purchased this vehicle from my father. I believe there is a faulty sensor in the passenger airbag sensor for their OCS (occupant classification system). The warning lamp for 'Air Bag' stays on when operating the vehicle. When starting the vehicle with no passenger, the lamp to show there is no passenger comes on but then turns off. It does the same thing with a passenger in the seat. The lamp to show there is no passenger used to stay lit, when there is no…

   NHTSA complaint #11463262 · source
9. Filed Apr 26, 2022169,000 miGAAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11462201 · source
10. Filed Mar 28, 2022NCAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

    I took the car in for a recall/warranty repair on 3/28/2021. The part (seatbelt/airbag sensor/pre tensioner) has still not been delivered to the dealer so that they can repair the vehicle. The part being defective prevents the airbag sensor from operating correctly and, as such, the airbags will not work in the event of a collision. This car is my daily driver and has largely been parked idle for 12 months. For the entire year, I have been fighting with their corporate…

    NHTSA complaint #11458606 · source
11. Filed Jan 10, 2022OHAirbags

    Sensor for right passenger airbag not working and passenger buckle sensor flashing when no one is in seat. Airbag light in main dash will not turn off.

    NHTSA complaint #11446930 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 202134,205 miILAirbags

    The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a recall; NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags) related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,205.

    NHTSA complaint #11431615 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology