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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

221 NHTSA complaints about air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette issues across 21 makes and 86 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.

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ODI category AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

221 filings · 86 models · 21 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 221 ODI rows
  • MODELS 86 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 21 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.9% 2 crash-flagged
  • RANK #255 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE (this)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOC…221SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RINGSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:AN…222AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLA…225SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BR…231
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE vs nearest complaint-total peers

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#255 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 86 models). Open Volkswagen Passat (category leader) →

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE severity reading

The standout signal for air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 221 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Volkswagen Passat against SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING on filing totals before treating air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette volume as a purchase signal.

221
Complaints
86
Models Affected
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Volkswagen Passat
31
2 Volkswagen Tiguan
27
3 Jeep Wrangler
11
4 Volkswagen Jetta
6
5 Toyota Tacoma
6
6 Volkswagen CC
5
7 Mercedes-Benz C250
5
8 Toyota Prius
4
9 Toyota Corolla
4
10 Toyota Camry
4
11 Subaru Outback
4
12 Mercedes-Benz C300
4
13 Dodge Grand Caravan
4
14 BMW 528i
4
15 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
3
16 Volkswagen Golf
3
17 RAM 1500
3
18 Nissan Rogue
3
19 Dodge Journey
3
20 Audi Q3
3
21 Volkswagen EOS
2
22 Toyota Tundra
2
23 Toyota Highlander
2
24 Toyota 4runner
2
25 Pontiac Vibe
2
26 Nissan Versa
2
27 KIA Optima
2
28 Hyundai Veloster
2

Recent Complaints

2012 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle

2014 Chevrolet Traverse

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed. After waitin

2023 Hyundai Elantra

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light intermittently flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, wh

2017 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the v

2021 Hyundai Santa FE

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the controls on the steering wheel became inoperable. In addition, the air bag warning light wa

2014 RAM 1500

The contact's husband owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the horn initially failed to operate as needed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V459000 (Air Bags

2016 Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that on seven occasions, the clock spring failed while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking s

2010 Honda CR-V

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the front passenger’s side seat belt retractor failed to extend or retract a

2018 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagno

2012 Nissan Versa

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the horn failed to function while needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic w

2017 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger’s side the A-pillar applique trim had a split in the middle causing rainwater and dirt to enter the vehicle. As a result of

2016 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not skidding a

2015 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that two independent mechanics were sent to the res

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the horn was inoperable and there was no audible sound while depressed. The contact stated that the fail

2013 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The v

2015 Audi Q3

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where

2015 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while their son was driving in a parking garage at approximately 3 - 4 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the driver had

2013 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH the "air bag" warning light illuminated and the horn became inoperable. The contact stated that the fail

2011 KIA Sorento

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front tires independently braked on and off quickly. The contact stated that the "Down Hill" symbol, traction control,

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