2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems
3 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH IN A TIMELY MANNER. IT TOOK THE CONTACT THREE MINUTES OR MORE TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT DUE TO THE FAULTY SEAT BELT. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT LOCK IS STICKING. VERY HARD TO BUCKLE BELT INTO PLACE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REAR ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RETAIN THE CONTACT AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDOW SUPPORT PILLAR. THE CONTACT ALSO SUFFERED FROM WHIPLASH AND A CONCUSSION. THE POLICE APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000. UPDATED 8/23/12 *CN UPDATED 09/05/12