2001 Hyundai Sonata Seats Problems
2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS CONSTANTLY FAILING. THE SENSOR WAS PART NUMBER 35HYZ. IF A LARGE PERSON IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE SENSOR MISTAKENLY REGISTERS THAT A CRASH HAS OCCURRED AND DEPLOYS THE AIR BAG. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS REPLACED TWICE BEFORE, AND CURRENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,862.
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SEAT LATCH WHICH DOESN'T LOCK INTO POSITION WHEN IT IS RE-ADJUSTED, THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER MENTIONED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM