2005 Hyundai Santa FE air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 76 complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 13 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Driving on a dirt road, vehicle started to wobble, vehicle swerved to the left and went over ditch, rolled and hit tree. Passenger was thrown from vehicle. Driver sustained spinal cord injury. Vehicle had front end, right side, and top damage. No airbags deployed.
Passenger air bag system doesn't work as per dash light. Dealer states the sensor indicates the system is working properly.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE
- Cruise control 44 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Seat belts 18 complaints