2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light illuminates on the dash and the seatbelt light illuminates intermittently as the seat electrical harness under the seat only connects in certain positions of the seat. My issue is associated with the passenger seat. This airbag light is associated with the airbag not firing or…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“While driving on US-rt1 in Dinwiddie Va, in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. I was in a collision where a vehicle pulled out in front of me at no fault of my own, and I hit that vehicle going about 47mph. the front nor rear/side air bags deployed. My body slammed into the steering wheel causing…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for…
26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 25, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.