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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

2,792 NHTSA complaints about air bags:frontal:sensor/control module issues across 44 makes and 412 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:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

2,792 filings · 412 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 2,792 ODI rows
  • MODELS 412 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 6.7% 187 crash-flagged
  • RANK #78 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 6 deaths · 220 injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE (this)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONT…2,792FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER2,820FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2,750VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2,715
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE vs nearest complaint-total peers

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#78 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (6 reported fatalities across 412 models). Open Honda Accord (category leader) →

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE filing-volume reading

The standout signal for air bags:frontal:sensor/control module is ODI intake volume: 2,792 filings (HEAVY band · #78 of 696 standardized categories) across 412 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 6.7%.

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 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on filing totals before treating air bags:frontal:sensor/control module volume as a purchase signal.

2,792
Complaints
412
Models Affected
187
Crashes
17
Fires
6
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Honda Accord
266
2 Honda Civic
111
3 Chrysler Town AND Country
97
4 Dodge Grand Caravan
90
5 Hyundai Elantra
88
6 Dodge Caravan
77
7 Hyundai Sonata
60
8 Volkswagen Beetle
47
9 Ford Escort
39
10 KIA Sorento
36
11 Ford Escape
36
12 Ford Explorer
35
13 Ford Taurus
34
14 Plymouth Voyager
32
15 Ford F-150
30
16 Ford Contour
28
17 Nissan Altima
27
18 KIA Spectra
27
19 Honda Odyssey
27
20 Chevrolet Aveo
27
21 Nissan Quest
25
22 Jeep Cherokee
24
23 Chevrolet Impala
24
24 KIA Optima
23
25 Jeep Grand Cherokee
23
26 Cadillac CTS
22
27 Suzuki Forenza
20
28 Toyota Corolla
19
29 Toyota Camry
19
30 Hyundai Santa FE
19

Recent Complaints

2016 Subaru Forester

KEEP GETTING MESSAGE "SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE CHECKED" WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE SET SENSOR AT MY COST. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 41,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHI

2008 GMC Yukon Denali

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER (REEDMAN TOLL AUTO WORLD, 1700 EAST LI

2009 Mazda Mazda6

2009 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VARIOUS SAFETY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED.

2005 Hummer H2

THE SDM (SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) ON MY 2005 HUMMER H2 IS NOT WORKING AND IS CAUSING MY AIR BAGS TO NOT WORK, AND ALSO CAUSES OTHER MODULES TO NOT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE AND CAUSE MY GAUGES AND

2005 Chrysler Town AND Country

AIRBAG SHOWED AS FAILED UPON STARTING MY MINIVAN. TOOK THE VAN TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE SENSORS WERE BAD AND I ORDERED NEW SENSORS. CONTACTED CHRYSLER AS PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V00

2003 Chevrolet S10

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S-10. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED

2010 Nissan Rogue

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSORS

2006 Chrysler Town AND Country

RECALL NUMBER: 10V008000RECALL DATE: 01/11/2010 COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE PROBLEM SUMMARY: CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 2005-20

2008 Hyundai Sonata

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED IN PLACE, THE AIR BAG AND THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSL

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SE

2005 Chevrolet Impala

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE

2003 Hyundai Santa FE Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

2013 Toyota Corolla

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO DETECT WHEN SOMEONE WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FO

2011 Chevrolet Camaro

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSO

2010 Chrysler Town AND Country

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONE

2010 Nissan Altima

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO DETECT WHEN THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W

2001 Chevrolet Impala

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER

2005 Chevrolet Impala

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN WARM WEATHER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE

2006 Cadillac STS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. AN INDEPENDENT DEAL

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)

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