2008 Hyundai Azera Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 23%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 23% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,250 miles. 3 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.
“Started having a problem with the vehicle when my wife rode with me and the passenger airbag off light flashed on and off. Eventually, it started to remain on the whole time with her in the seat. Now the passenger seat belt unfastened light flashes constantly with no one in the seat. I took it to my local Hyundai to diagnose the issue and it is reading a fault code b1489 indicating an issue with the passenger occupant detection system (pods). …”
NHTSA complaint #10968828, filed 2017-03, 98,913 miles“The airbag light came on in my car. I took it into the phil long Hyundai dealership in colorado springs and was told that the passenger occupant detection sensor in the front passenger seat was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. At first the service representative was very confident that Hyundai would pay for the replacement, but after a phone call he was told that they would not because my vehicle had over 100,000 miles and I was not the original owner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121094, filed 2018-08, 117,108 miles“My mother pulled in my driveway to park. The car made a weird sound and then accelerated at a quick speed. She pressed on the brakes and had skid marks to prove it, but the car would not stop. She ran into the next door neighbor's brick house. This happened on an easter sunday. My sister was in the front seat. My mother had abrasions from the seat belt and severe bruises to the chest from the air bag. My sister had bruising to her ribs and her leg was cut, which resulted in 5 stitches.”
NHTSA complaint #10705987, filed 2015-04, 60,000 miles“I purchased my Hyundai Azera 2008n used 2 years ago and have had minor issues with it. The heated seats cannot be turned off, the air bags do not work on the passenger side, brakes had a recall, and now gaskets are blown on the engine. I have spoke with the dealership and because its a whole new crew, the old crew was let go, they do not want to help with getting another car for me. Tony, the salesperson,. Did try by passing me on to another dealership and they cannot help me. My car needs to be paid down some before any dealership will touch it.”
NHTSA complaint #11085092, filed 2018-04, 83 miles“Purchase 2008 Hyundai Azera ltd. On dec. 29, 2008. Car has 45000 miles and has always been garaged under roof. Dash board developed a rectangular crack on top of the passenger air bag. Complained to Hyundai through braman motors and claim denied for being out of warrantee. I am afraid that the air bag malfunction and explode.”
NHTSA complaint #10734922, filed 2015-07, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2014 | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 | 18 | 16% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 | 44 | 33% |
| 2006 | 57 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Azera
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Azera
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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