2009 Hyundai Accent Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 27%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Hyundai Accent, 27% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag light came on when I turned the car on one day. I was informed the airbag pressure sensor had failed and would have to replace the entire seat to rectify the problem as the airbag wouldn't deploy correctly if someone was in the passenger front seat. Recently learned it was a recall for some kia models through a notice for my kia sedona, but my model wasn't included although the issue is identical.”
NHTSA complaint #11270930, filed 2019-10, 45,000 miles“When the car is started, the air bag light turns on and won't turn off. Restarted several times since and the air bag light still stays on. Another issue that I never reported is both driver and passenger sun visors won't stay up. I replaced the driver side, but this is very distracting to a driver to have the visor drop downand feel this should be considered a safety concern. The rest of the information is about the air bag light being on, not the visors.”
NHTSA complaint #11287928, filed 2019-12, 85,000 miles“Airbag light came on and won't go off. Took to independent mechanic stated error message b1448 is failure of passenger seat airbag sensor. I was informed that this is a very expensive repair but he thinks there is a recall. I called Hyundai- they informed me there is no recall. The vehicle was in an accident and nothing happened that should have caused the sensor to go bad. I am now afraid that the airbags may not deploy as needed in this car”
NHTSA complaint #10908483, filed 2016-09, 85,000 miles“The air bag light came on in car. In order to pass safety inspection this needs tone dealt with at dealership. After diagnostic was run they told me the passenger side detection sensor was faulty. The repair is $1200 and for a car less than 10 years old and under 100,000 miles there is no reason to have this issue. I tried to receive relief reimbursement at the dealership level and at Hyundai customer service. Both were denied.”
NHTSA complaint #10786484, filed 2015-10, 71,000 miles“I took my vehicle for virginia safety inspection and it failed due to the air bag warning light stays on, which I thought was normal to let me know it was working, but apparently not. It has been on since I bought the car from carmax. I have researched a little and there seems to quite a few problems with this issue and Hyundai. This is the second safety issue, the brake light recall being the first.”
NHTSA complaint #10509961, filed 2013-04, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by…
- 10110930Mar 7, 2017The warranty coverage for the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor mat for 2006-2011MY Accent Vehicles has been extended to 15 years/unlimited mileage…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 31% |
| 2016 | 30 | 29% |
| 2015 | 26 | 37% |
| 2014 | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 | 17 | 11% |
| 2011 | 7 | 18% |
| 2010 | 10 | 11% |
| 2009 | 27 | 27% |
| 2008 | 34 | 34% |
| 2007 | 42 | 48% |
| 2006 | 23 | 53% |
| 2005 | 8 | 16% |
| 2004 | 10 | 30% |
| 2003 | 15 | 41% |
| 2002 | 15 | 11% |
| 2001 | 21 | 19% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 14 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 11 | 20% |
| 1996 | 21 | 21% |
| 1995 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Accent
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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