2007 Hyundai Tucson Airbags Problems
12 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (2)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Owner Complaints (12)
Your check engine light came on, and diagnostic testing indicated a problem with the airbag module even though you haven't been in any collision. The airbag system may not deploy properly in a crash if this issue isn't fixed.
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During a rear-end collision at 45–50 MPH, your Tucson's seat belt failed to restrain the driver properly, and the airbags did not deploy on impact. This resulted in the driver's chest striking the steering wheel and head striking the windshield, causing a fractured sternum and lung bruising. The manufacturer indicated the seat belt failure was related to excessive braking force, though this is a serious safety concern that warrants immediate inspection.
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Your airbag warning light came on while driving at 35 mph. A dealer diagnosed a faulty electrical harness under the passenger side that needs replacement to fix the airbag system. The vehicle hasn't been repaired yet. Fixing this will require replacing the damaged wiring harness that controls the passenger airbag system.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHTS LIT CONSTANTLY. HAD COMPUTER CHECKED AND CODES CLEARED, WITH SAME RESULT. NOW ADVISED BY DEALER CAR NEEDS NEW AIR BAG HARNESS AFTER TOOL DIAGNOSTICS DONE AT COST OF $2,265.00. MILAGE AT 137861. 2007 TUCSON. . . ,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V197000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN THE LIGHT WAS OFF. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND HASN'T WENT OFF THIS TIME. I LOOKED ON SAFECAR.GOV WEBSITE AND FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE A RECALL ISSUE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT DIDN'T APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. WHY? I NEED THIS PROBLEM FIXED. *JS
AIR BAG SYSTEM TOTALLY DISABLED. FAULTY SENSOR IN SEATBELT CAUSES TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF ALL AIRBAGS. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX 45 DAYS BEYOND WARRANTY. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE FOR REPAIR WHEN PROBLEM IDENTIFIED 3 MONTHS AGO WHILE IN WARRANTY. *TR
2007 HYUNDAI TUSCON. CONSUMER STATES AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILURE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SUFFERED A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. SHE REAR ENDED THE FIRST VEHICLE, CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER WHICH THEN SET OFF A CHAIN REACTION. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. FOUR MONTHS AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHETHER THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE WAS REPLACED WITH AN EQUALLY DEFECTIVE PART OR WAS IT REPLACED AT ALL. *JB
I WAS IN A HEADON COLLISION IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE AIRBAGS SIS NOT DEPLOY AND I ENDED UP GETTING HIT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MY CHEST. THE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WAS GREATLY DAMAGED. MY CONCERN IT THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON AT ABOUT 25-30MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR
STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN THE REAR, COMPLETELY CRUSHING THE FRONT MY VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED! SUSTAINED BRUISES TO CHEST FROM SEAT BELT, STIFF AND SORE NECK AND BACK. *TR