Component

AIR BAGS

126,744 NHTSA complaints about air bags issues across 65 makes and 1501 models.

The air bags is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 126,744 filings from 65 manufacturers and 1501 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 23,393 crashes, 764 fires, 25,020 injuries, and 799 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA COROLLA with 4,311 filings, followed by FORD FUSION and HONDA ACCORD. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

126,744
Complaints
1501
Models Affected
23,393
Crashes
764
Fires
799
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 TOYOTA COROLLA 4,311
2 FORD FUSION 3,512
3 HONDA ACCORD 3,062
4 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2,311
5 HONDA CR-V 2,256
6 FORD MUSTANG 2,164
7 HONDA CIVIC 2,147
8 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1,961
9 DODGE RAM 1500 1,953
10 HYUNDAI SONATA 1,785
11 NISSAN ALTIMA 1,655
12 FORD RANGER 1,614
13 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 1,594
14 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1,556
15 CHEVROLET TAHOE 1,440
16 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1,384
17 JEEP WRANGLER 1,351
18 FORD EDGE 1,289
19 JEEP LIBERTY 1,237
20 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 1,198
21 TOYOTA CAMRY 1,150
22 CHRYSLER 300 1,143
23 NISSAN VERSA 1,062
24 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1,027
25 PONTIAC VIBE 997
26 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 963
27 GMC SIERRA 1500 920
28 CHEVROLET MALIBU 883
29 GMC ACADIA 867
30 CHRYSLER 200 838

Recent Complaints

2018 INFINITI Q70L

The Passenger Occupant Classification System in the passenger seat is showing an airbag code of B00A0-02 on my 2018 Infiniti Q70L . The dealer cannot clear that code. The only solution is to replace t

2005 DODGE RAM 1500

I have three recalls on my 2005 Dodge Ram - driver air bag, passenger air bag and rear axle pinion nut. I called the Dodge dealer in my city and was told the Dodge dealer cannot work on vehicles over

2024 TOYOTA RAV4 Crash

The contact's daughter owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 35 MPH, she had crossed an intersection when she was crashed into by another veh

2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

AIR BAG LIGHT LIGHT IS ON DOES NOT SHOW UP ON DIAGNOSTIC

2024 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Open safety recall since July 2025, and now in February 2026, 7 months later, no remedy nor parts exist to fix the problem, with no anticipated timeline.

2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

The airbag occupancy detectors on the passenger side are faulty. I noticed that other similar models of the VW Atlas are having this issue and it has an active recall, but my particular model has not

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA Crash

Our son hit a guardrail and the airbags didn't deploy. Accident and failure was reported to insurance company

2019 MINI CLUBMAN Crash

The contact's friend owned a 2019 Mini Clubman. The contact stated that while the driver was driving 25 MPH from a complete stop, another vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH crashed into the front

2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280

I am the owner of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 with VIN: [XXX]. My vehicle was part of the Takata airbag recall, but the airbags were never replaced. Currently, the NHTSA recall status for my VIN shows

2005 DODGE RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t

2025 NISSAN ARMADA Crash

On Saturday, February 7th, at approximately 1:00 PM, I was involved in a high-impact rear-end collision while driving cautiously with Adaptive Cruise Control and driver assistance systems activated, m

2006 DODGE RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dea

2023 KIA FORTE Crash

My son was in a car accident in my car January 1 at none of the Air bags went off. Not one there is a police report and I have pictures. Its a 2023 kia forte

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

As a safety recall, I did take the truck in for the airbag recall upon completion. I ran the codes and I have an airbag code. They’re saying that the dashboard was broken before they started. It was

2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

See attached document for complaint.

2022 FORD EDGE

Airbag System Failure Warning - Dealer is unable to diagnose The ford pass app alerted me that my airbag system was not functioning and instructed me to not drive the vehicle and to have it towed to

2021 RAM 1500 Crash

My husband went down into a 15 ft embankment fully in the air side bags deployed driver and passenger did not

2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

My air bar light was flashing so I took it into the dealer as it is still under warranty. They said it is a sensor in the seat that deploys the air bag. It has been since November with no ETA on the p

2015 DODGE DURANGO

Driving down the road on 2 different instances and the head rest deployed on its own fist the driver side next the passenger side. Can’t be reset the clip inside broke. Do accident at all.

2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS Crash

I am reporting a serious vehicle safety concern involving my company-leased 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label. The vehicle was damaged while in the custody of the dealership (Tasca Lincoln). The damag

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve air bags issues?
The NHTSA has received 126,744 complaints about air bags problems across 1501 vehicle models from 65 manufacturers.
How dangerous are air bags defects?
AIR BAGS issues have been linked to 23,393 crashes, 764 fires, 25,020 injuries, and 799 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most air bags problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for air bags issues is the TOYOTA COROLLA with 4,311 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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