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2015 Hyundai Sonata Airbags Problems

21 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

21
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Crashes
Jan 2015Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #16V232000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

Owner Complaints (21)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2022

This Car Was A One Car Accident, 2 People Were In The Vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11483903
criticalAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CrashFiled: Mar 2020

I was involved in an automobile accident .

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NHTSA #: 11319410
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai sonata. Driver stated he was not going 45 MPH, the air bag deployed without warning. As a result the other driver was not injured as her airbags deploded correctly.

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NHTSA #: 11269153
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2019

Took vehicle to dealership for service and mentioned when my wife drives the car the air bag light intermittently comes on while she is driving straight down the highway. It will just come on, and go off. No rhyme or reason to it.

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NHTSA #: 11204173
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2018

Airbag light of driver side is light up on dash possible chances that airbag might not inflate at the time of crash. And passenger seat belt light keep flashing even though there is no one on passenger side.

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NHTSA #: 11074602
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Mar 2017

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai sonata. While the contact's wife was driving 51 MPH, another vehicle collided head on into the contact's vehicle. The front passenger air bag failed to deploy.

NHTSA #: 10966365
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed without warning.

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NHTSA #: 10933943
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2015

I was parking the car at an angle and hit the outside wall of a store at 2:30 in the afternoon. Both air bags deployed on the driver's side. Initially, I thought I had done something wrong, and maybe I did but I came to find out much later that this car has a floor mounted gas pedal.

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NHTSA #: 10713105
criticalAIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Jan 2015

We purchased a 2015 hyundai sonata sport/l1 on 26 dec 2014. My wife requires an extra cushion to sit on due lower back problems. Our previous car (2007 chevrolet impala) has sensors under the passenger seat that control the passenger air bag deployment.

NHTSA #: 10670560
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2025

My passenger occupancy mat señor is not working. It has been replaced by Hyundai several times and was a part of a recall. It was replaced in 2006 and 2007.

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NHTSA #: 11685245
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side seat air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the front passenger’s seat air bag sensor was faulty.

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NHTSA #: 11608027
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2023

The air bag warning light illumination. Dealer replaced the "clock spring" in steering wheel. This part was recalled for all like vehicles through 2014 and warranty as extended to 100,000 miles or 14 years.

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NHTSA #: 11533518
mediumAIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

Engine burns 2 quarts of oil a week. Took it in for oil consumption tests and Hyundai figures out ways to not replace these faulty GDI Engines. Also car has a strong gas smell inside car.

NHTSA #: 11476617
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, while a passenger was seated in the passenger's seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11415558
mediumAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

I've been having an oil consumption issue on my vehicle. I've been getting my oil changed on time regularly & the oil seems to burn off extremely faster than it should. Every time I get my oil changed I've been told that there aren't any leaks.

NHTSA #: 11255709
lowAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

Intake Camshaft, Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit and Brake Booster are the system that failed all in the same week. My safety is being put at risk because of the bad brake booster I almost rear end someone else. My car doesn’t accelerate has it should initially which could cause a wreck.

NHTSA #: 11588550
lowAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Jun 2023

My 2015 Hyundai Sonata has issues when switching from eco-to standard to sports, it constantly shakes when approaching a red light or stop.. my vehicle is constantly stock and vandalize and stole. Need you to easy assessability by thieves.

NHTSA #: 11526312
lowAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2023

I own a 2015 Hyundai Sonata and have an issue with dash pad, the passenger side air bag has split at the airbag seam and has traveled to the drivers side. If the passenger airbag deploys, I could see some severe injury to the passenger side occupant when the airbag deploys after the cover detaches from the rest of the dash pad.

NHTSA #: 11511192
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2020

My air bag light kept on lighting up on my dashboard, it kept lighting on and off for several months and now it is a steady light. Every time I start the car now it's a steady light.

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NHTSA #: 11367107
lowAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Feb 2017

Air bag light is on all the time.

NHTSA #: 10949538
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2016

"takata recall'. When sitting in traffic I thought someone hit me from behind. Next thing I know,I am hitting car in front of me.

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NHTSA #: 10862752

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