2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems
15 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seat Belts Recalls (2)
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Owner Complaints (15)
My safety was put at risk because i was driving on the highway and the engine went out on me. The engine is also knocking making a loud sound. I took the car to the dealer and they refused to do the safety recalls.
No accident happened. Seat belt on drivers side will not attach to the cars anchor. Did receive a recall notice several years ago but was not a problem at that time. Will bring the car to the dealer but could not get an appointment until June 7 2022.
The seat belt buckle will not stay clicked in. It is hard to get it to stay clicked in when first buckling up then while driving it will randomly unclip. It does is sometimes when I am braking too.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt pre-tensioner warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on 11/15/2021, the seat belt pre-tensioner warning light turned off independently. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
HE SEAT BELT FAILS TO PROPERLY LATCH WHEN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE IS INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE OFF.
DRIVERS SEATBELT CANNOT ENGAGE. CANNOT SECURE INTO LOCK.
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS FOR NO REASON AND NEEDS TO BE UNCLIPPED TO LOOSEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ALL RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
CAR IN DEALERSHIP FOR SECOND TIME DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR ENGINE RECALL). MY CONCERNS ARE THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH MY FAMILY, MY HOME AND MY COMMUNITY. THESE CARS ARE CATCHING ON FIRE THROUGHOUT OUR COUNTRY AND THERE IS NO PRICE ON A LIFE.
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD MADE A RIGHT TURN IT SOUND LIKE SOMETHING POP SO WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT MAKES A LOUD SOUND PLUS IT WOULDNT MOVE BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT MOVED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL...
SONATA RECALL 169. STARTED OCT 4, 2017. SEATING BELT LINKAGE DETACHES FROM SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE IN AN ACCIDENT. NO REMEDY GIVEN, NOR LETTER RECEIVED ON WHAT TO DO. CAR WOULD BE CANT RESELL IN THE FUTURE IF THEY DONT FIX. A WARNING STICKER THAT IS SUPPOSEDLY PUT ON BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HELP WITH CAR VALUE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET PROVIDED THE REMEDY AND PARTS FOR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS). AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER INDICATED THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE OEM PART WOULD FAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS FLASHED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO A PARKING LOT, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED HYUNDAI MOTORS LOCATED IN AMARILLO, TX, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 17V226000 ( ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE HYUNDAI OF HARVEY & HYUNDAI OF METRARRE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME IS INAUDIBLE TO ME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VOLUME IS SO LOW. I DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH MY SECOND CAR (FORD) NOR ANY OF THE OTHER CARS I HAVE EVER OWNED (OVER 5) OVER THE YEARS SINCE CHIMES WERE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE CLAIMING THEY ARE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT A DIFFERENT DEALER (WHICH I DID). THE TWO OTHER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SAID THE SAME THING AND WERE UNABLE NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE VOLUME IS ADMITTEDLY LOW, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. *TR
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA ON MAY 31ST. ON JUNE 15TH, I WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING ON MY HUSBAND, AND I REACHED INTO THE BACK SEAT TO HAND MY ONE YEAR OLD A TOY. WHEN I REACHED BACK, MY SEAT BELT SNAPPED AND BROKE FROM THE CONNECTING POINT ON THE FLOOR BOARD. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT ON TO HYUNDAI AND THEY HAVE STATED THEY ARE UNSURE AS TO WHY IT SNAPPED. MY HUSBAND WENT BACK TO GET THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE TECH STATED THAT IT STILL WASN'T FIXED. HE STATED THAT WHEN IT WAS INITIALLY FIXED AND SOMEONE SAT IN THE SEAT AND TURNED IT SNAPPED AGAIN. OUR VEHICLE IS STILL IN THE SHOP WAITING TO BE FIXED. *TR