Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
58 NHTSA complaints about air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module issues across 24 makes and 45 models.
The air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 58 filings from 24 manufacturers and 45 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 11 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD FUSION with 3 filings, followed by TOYOTA MATRIX and NISSAN VERSA. 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 | FORD FUSION | 3 |
| 2 | TOYOTA MATRIX | 2 |
| 3 | NISSAN VERSA | 2 |
| 4 | MINI COOPER | 2 |
| 5 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 2 |
| 6 | GMC YUKON | 2 |
| 7 | FORD RANGER | 2 |
| 8 | FORD MUSTANG | 2 |
| 9 | FORD EDGE | 2 |
| 10 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 2 |
| 11 | BMW X5 | 2 |
| 12 | BMW 335I | 2 |
| 13 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 1 |
| 14 | TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 1 |
| 15 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 16 | TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 1 |
| 17 | SUBARU IMPREZA | 1 |
| 18 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 19 | PONTIAC SOLSTICE | 1 |
| 20 | NISSAN PATHFINDER | 1 |
| 21 | MERCURY MILAN | 1 |
| 22 | MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 | 1 |
| 23 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 | 1 |
| 24 | LINCOLN MKZ | 1 |
| 25 | LINCOLN MKX | 1 |
| 26 | LEXUS RX | 1 |
| 27 | LEXUS IS 250 | 1 |
| 28 | KIA OPTIMA | 1 |
| 29 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 30 | INFINITI QX60 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passengerâs side seat sensor air bag warning light was not illuminated; however, the passengerâs side
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light on the passengerâs side continuously flashed. The vehicle was taken to the local
The contact owned a 2014 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 35 mph a dump truck collided with the passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash, the side c
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I AM WRITING THIS LETTER IN REGARDS TO MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE HAD NO WORK DONE, MEANING THE RECALLS ON IT WERE NEVER DONE.AND FOR TH
IN 2019, I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL CONSISTING OF THE PODS(PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM) SYSTEM STATING THAT THE WIRING AND CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSH
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
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MY FIANCE AND I WERW DRIVING A BORROWERED 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WE WERE DRIVING AT 65 M AND ALL I REMEMBER JUST GETTIN ON THE FREEWAY.AND BLANKING OUT.. WHEN I WOKE UP I SADLY DISCOVERD THAT MY FIANC
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
I HAVE A MB C300 2008 THE CAR NEVER HAD AN ISSUE UNTIL I BROUGHT IT IN FOR A AIRBAG RECALL 2 WEEKS LATER I GET AN SRS MALFUNCTION, ESP AND ABS FAILURE CAR DOESNT TURN ON NEXT DAY THE CAR TURNS
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
2018 SUBARU FORESTER: PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILS & TURNED ITSELF OFF. HAPPEN 4-5 TIMES IN FALL 2018. 10/23/2018 I TOOK TO NORTHEND SUBARU SERVICE CODE B1650, PART BACK ORDERED. 04/05/2019 PA
I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY LE AFTER DROPPING OFF MY SON AT DAY CARE ON JULY 13, 2018. I EXPERIENCED A SEIZURE WHILE ON THE HIGH WAY TRAVELING AT A SAFE SPEED WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. I BECAME
I WAS INVOLVE TO CAR ACCIDENT, I WAS A PASSENGER THE SEAT BELT WAS ON ME AND, PRAPORLY LUCKED TO THE SEAT. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOEY. HE DIDNT GET ANY DAMEGE TO HIS BODY. AND MY IARBAG DID NOT DEPLOEY
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON SPEEDOMETER IS ON. I HAVE HAD IT RESET AND IT COMES BACK ON. THE FAILURE CODE IS "93B1 HEAD AIRBAG, FRONT PASSENGER." WHAT HAS FAILED HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. THE VEHICLE
MULFUNCTION PASSENGER AIR BAG MESSAGES SHOWED ON THE CAR FRONT SCREEN WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WITH SLOW SPEED AND WITH OUT PASSENGER. CAR HAS 53.000 MILES AND DEALER REFUSED TO FIX A
RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE ON BMW 540I 2018, WITH 10600 MILES. PURCHASED AS FACTORY DEMO A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. WILL BE TAKING IT TO SERVICE SOON. HOWEVER I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A LONG STANDING ISSUE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN AN ADULT OCCUPANT WAS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THE VEH
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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.