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2005 Hyundai Sonata Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 33% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 18 crashes, 1 fire, and 15 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 68,500 miles.

Airbags complaints
55
33% of 165
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
15
Median mileage
68,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Hyundai Sonata airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2005, latest Jun 1, 2025.

2005 Hyundai Sonata airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2005May 2007Jul 2010May 2011Mar 2013Oct 2014Apr 2016May 2018
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Jun 2025; peak Apr 2007 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (33%)
  2. 2006435 (42%)
  3. 2007257 (37%)
  4. 2008137 (32%)
  5. 200930 (7%)
  6. 201020 (6%)
  7. 2011418 (12%)
  8. 2012169 (11%)
  9. 2013102 (5%)
  10. 201431 (4%)
  11. 201525 (2%)
  12. 201621 (3%)
  13. 201722 (3%)
  14. 20184 (1%)
  15. 20199 (6%)
  16. 20207 (4%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Sonata have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 33% of all complaints for this model year, including 18 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,500 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has the most airbag complaints (435), compared with 55 for the 2005.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.