Issue ID | 1327161 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10916701 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 24/08/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Airbag light on dash board turned on few months ago, the car has never involved in any kind of accident. It is 2011 sonata and has never been in an accident. The dash board light turned on few months ago after 5 1/2 years of owning the car. I took to the dealer and they ask for $160 for diagnostic and that amount will apply to the cost of fixing the problem if i decides to go ahead of fixing the airbag lighting problem, the dealer gave a rough estimate between $900 to $1200 to fix this airbag issues. They also said the the airbag only warranty for 6 years or 60,000 miles. I though the airbag should be 10 years and 100,000 miles as hyundai always advertised that. I searched on the web and there are a recall on airbag for elantra but not sonata. It is definitely a manufacture defected because this is the original airbag and the car has never been in any kind of accident as i mentioned above. I seemed like the 10/100,000 warranty is just for advertisement purpose and they are not really stand behind their product or quality. Btw - i exchanged some email with hyundai corporation but it did not go anywhere. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC1BHXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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