TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS REAR DRIVER-SIDE DOOR. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ONE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN RIB, AND OTHERS SUFFERED BUMPS AND BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
2006 hyundai Tucson airbags problems
severe 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes
11
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE ROAD. I HEARD A LOAD BANG AND MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP. I TRIED BRAKING BUT I COULD NOT SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. WITH TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME I PULLED INTO THE LEFT LANE NOT SEEING ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THEN A CAR WAS COMING IN THAT LANE SO I THREW THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED UP ON EMERGENCY BRAKE. SINCE IT WAS RAINING, THE REAR END OF THE CAR CAME AROUND AND I …
MY 2006 TUSCON (6 MONTHS OLD) WAS STRUCK IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE BETWEEN THE DRIVER AND REAR SEATS BY A 2002 CADILLAC. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS CITED FOR FAILURE TO YIELD AND TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED 35-40 MPH. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. MY TUSCON FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. OF 6 AIRBAGS, NOT 1 DEPLOYED. THE SIDE IMPACT DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE-CURTAIN DID NO…
I REAR ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEATBELT RE TRACK CAUSING HEAD INJURY BY HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND JAW INJURY BY HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
I PD A HYUNDAI TUCSON DEALER A $100.00 TO PUT A COMPUTER ON MY 2006 CAR TO FIND OUT WHY MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON TOOK THEM JUST A FEW MINUTES TO TELL ME IT WAS THE SEAT BELTS WAS THE REASON THE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WOULD ONLY COST $600.00 TO CHANGE THEM. I AM IN MY 70 TS ON FIXED INCOME AFTER MY MEDICARE I ONLY HAVE $400.00 SS TO LIVE ON. THAT MEANS I WON'T EAT FOR 3 MOUTHS OR HAVE HEAT OR PAY AN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V445000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) AND WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 hyundai Tucson?
It's a meaningful issue. 32 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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