2008 Hyundai Sonata seat belts problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2008 Hyundai Sonata — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"AIR BAG" light stays on. Passenger side seatbelt light blinks on and off. Likely a Sensor issue, but seems to be a recurring problem with 2008 Sonatas.”
filed May 18, 2021
“The passenger buckle was replaced in april 2017 after airbag light came on. October 2019 went to dealer to have airbag light checked and they again say the passenger buckle needs to be replaced. They say it is not covered by hyundai 15 year warranty on seat belt buckle issues. Code is b1518. They…”
filed Oct 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 Sonata | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 Sonata | 61 | 3% |
| 2012 Sonata | 74 | 5% |
| 2011 Sonata | 106 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
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.