1999 Hyundai Sonata Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 25%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata, 25% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,750 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“L was stopped on traffic on high way ,and some one, hit me on the back ,the guy was so fast problem more than 75 MPH ,than my car float 20 foot ,and hit the car on my front and my air bags did not deploy or open , so the question is Hyundai Sonata 1999 usually have this problem , ????”
NHTSA complaint #10558957, filed 2014-01, 123,000 miles“I purchased my 1999 Sonata from a used car dealer & have had numerous problems with the car, its been a nightmare, one problem after another!!!! The crankshaft sensor had to be completely replaced because the component had severely melted, issues with the transmission, ABS/airbag warning light on, & have had to change out the half shaft on both drivers/passenger side, numerous tires, brakes but the most severe of all the problems which puts my safety, my 12 yr old son & fiance's safety, along with family/friend's safety at risk is the complete corrosion of the subframe I too to a mechanic…”
NHTSA complaint #10439345, filed 2011-12, 52,500 miles“Dt: consumer was involved in an accident while traveling on highway at 55 MPH. Another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and it struck the right side of other vehicle. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. Consumer has not had any work done to the airbags or any other problems with the airbags. The vehicle has been taken to dealer for recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10127684, filed 2005-07, 200,000 miles“While driving at any speed the air bag warning light illuminated. The light would stay on the remainder of the time while vehicle was running. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10109598, filed 2005-02, 50,823 miles“While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealership was repaired the problem three times, but the consumer was still having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063441, filed 2004-04, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V105000Apr 9, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag warning light illumination could result…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 1999–2001, XG300 2001
- 01V347000Nov 6, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 1999–2001
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 22 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 | 31 | 4% |
| 2013 | 104 | 5% |
| 2012 | 170 | 11% |
| 2011 | 419 | 12% |
| 2010 | 20 | 6% |
| 2009 | 30 | 7% |
| 2008 | 137 | 32% |
| 2007 | 257 | 37% |
| 2006 | 435 | 42% |
| 2005 | 55 | 33% |
| 2004 | 46 | 23% |
| 2003 | 43 | 22% |
| 2002 | 51 | 16% |
| 2001 | 47 | 23% |
| 2000 | 43 | 16% |
| 1999 | 31 | 25% |
| 1998 | 6 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 15 | 23% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
36 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata
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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