Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

20,105 NHTSA complaints about air bags:frontal issues across 44 makes and 786 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

20,105 filings · 786 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 20,105 ODI rows
  • MODELS 786 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 74.0% 14,871 crash-flagged
  • RANK #23 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 233 deaths · 13039 injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (this)20,105SEAT BELTS20,351SEATS20,503ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…21,143
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL vs nearest complaint-total peers

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#23 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (233 reported fatalities across 786 models). Open Honda Accord (category leader) →

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL filing-volume reading

The standout signal for air bags:frontal is ODI intake volume: 20,105 filings (MASS band · #23 of 696 standardized categories) across 786 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 74.0%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Honda Accord against SEAT BELTS on filing totals before treating air bags:frontal volume as a purchase signal.

20,105
Complaints
786
Models Affected
14,871
Crashes
243
Fires
233
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Honda Accord
564
2 Honda Civic
557
3 Toyota Camry
441
4 Ford Taurus
434
5 Ford F-150
423
6 Dodge Caravan
377
7 Toyota Corolla
314
8 Ford Escort
306
9 Dodge Neon
305
10 Ford Focus
288
11 Chevrolet S10
279
12 Dodge RAM
258
13 Pontiac Grand AM
256
14 Hyundai Elantra
248
15 Ford Ranger
234
16 Jeep Grand Cherokee
229
17 Dodge RAM 1500
227
18 Ford Explorer
226
19 Plymouth Voyager
215
20 Nissan Altima
215
21 Chevrolet Cavalier
204
22 Ford Mustang
199
23 Dodge Grand Caravan
193
24 Chevrolet Blazer
186
25 Chevrolet Silverado
179
26 Dodge Intrepid
176
27 Dodge Dakota
176
28 Hyundai Sonata
160
29 Mazda 626
154
30 Nissan Sentra
146

Recent Complaints

2012 Dodge Dart

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was t

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

See attached document from complainant

2011 Honda CR-V Crash

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle slid on ice and collided with a steel pole, breaking the pole. The contact was un

2017 Lexus RX Crash

The contact owned a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on the highway, another vehicle that lost control and crashed into the contact's front and side of the vehicle. The dri

2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crash

My passenger air bag deployed or went off as i was driving home from work and made such a loud noise that i crashed my 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. I was startled and scared and disoriented and others around

2004 GMC Sierra 1500

When to start truck and air bag in steering wheel exploded.

2008 Lincoln MKZ

Acutely while driving, the brake petal went all the way to the floor. The brakes slowly slowed the car but didn’t stop it. Car was towed to the dealership May 21st. I was refused a loaner. Despite

2005 Honda Accord Crash

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V182000 (AIRBAGS) The contact stated two days later on June 4, 2021, while driving 60 mph, when the

2019 Nissan Versa Crash

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE CAR. BECAUSE OF TIRES AND AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING. I WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. AND THE ACCIDENT IS BEING BLAMED ON ME. COULD SOMEONE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS

2017 Dodge Charger Crash

I WAS ABOUT TWO CAR LENGTHS BEHIND AN 18 WHEELER ON HWY 231 SOUTH BOUND IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. I WENT TO GET OVER TO THE LEFT TO PASS, WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED TO HYDROPLANE AND SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. MY

2014 Ford Mustang

I HAVE A CONFIRMED ISSUE WITH MY SON'S PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE LOCAL DEALER WOODY ANDERSON FORD WAS NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS UNTIL MARCH 17TH AND WOULD NOT OFFER A LOANER EVEN FOR THE DAY OF T

2019 Toyota Camry Crash

I HAVE A 2009 CAMRY THAT I LEASED ON 3/8/19. ON 10/9/19 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, NOT CITED, THE CAR THAT HIT ME FROM THE REAR DOING 90 MPM UPON INPACT PUSHED IN FROM SOUTH BOUND TO EAST BOUND.

2012 Ford Fusion

2012 FORD FUSION VIN [XXX] (THE VEHICLE VIN SECTION OF THIS COMPLAINT WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY ENTRY SO I HAVE ENTERED IT HERE). THIS VEHICLE'S VIN IS ON NHTSA AND FORD RECALL LISTS FOR DEFECTIVE PASSENG

2015 Toyota Rav4 Crash

FRONT END COLLISION- DIRECT HIT-2015 TOYOTO RAVE 4 -AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.CAR A HIT CAR B, CAR A GOING 50, HIT CAR B GOING 15 MPH. CAR B TOTALED

2018 Volvo Xc60 Crash

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018 MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S NEW XC60 THAT HE HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED. AS THE FIVE OF US SAT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC L

2006 BMW 525i

PASSENGER AIR BAG RESTRAINT LIGHT IS ACTIVATED.

2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml350

WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH. SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SDS) MALFUNCTION. TOOK CAR TO NEAREST MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITION SWITCH WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND

2008 Lincoln MKZ

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RE

2007 Mercury Milan

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE

2004 Toyota Matrix Crash Fire

TAKATA RECALL - WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A SLOW UP, AND I BRAKED, BUT STOPPED RIGHT AT THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HOWEVER, ANOTHER CAR WAS COMING BEHIND ME AND COULDN'T S

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