# 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1511906` · 2018-11-01 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** SONATA
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LOST CONTROL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CURB. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL BRUISES AND CUTS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGES AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. A DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:  08V161000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT  CONSUMER STATED ELECTRICAL ISSUED AND DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE HAVING ISSUE AND SHIFT LOCK WAS ACTING UP. *JB
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