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.
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
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
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
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
AIR BAG LIGHT LIGHT IS ON DOES NOT SHOW UP ON DIAGNOSTIC
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.
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
Our son hit a guardrail and the airbags didn't deploy. Accident and failure was reported to insurance company
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Theyâre saying that the dashboard was broken before they started. It was
See attached document for complaint.
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
My husband went down into a 15 ft embankment fully in the air side bags deployed driver and passenger did not
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
Driving down the road on 2 different instances and the head rest deployed on its own fist the driver side next the passenger side. Canât be reset the clip inside broke. Do accident at all.
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
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.