Component
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
63 NHTSA complaints about air bags:srs malfunction warning lamp/light issues across 24 makes and 45 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:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
63 filings · 45 models · 24 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 63 ODI rows
- MODELS 45 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 24 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #324 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#324 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 45 models). Open Honda Accord (category leader) →
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT severity reading
The standout signal for air bags:srs malfunction warning lamp/light is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 63 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 Honda Accord against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP on filing totals before treating air bags:srs malfunction warning lamp/light volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Accord | |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 5 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| 6 | Honda HR-V | |
| 7 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 8 | GMC Acadia | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 10 | Cadillac ATS | |
| 11 | Buick Enclave | |
| 12 | Volvo Xc60 | |
| 13 | Volvo S60 | |
| 14 | Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | |
| 15 | Toyota Camry | |
| 16 | Subaru Forester | |
| 17 | RAM 1500 | |
| 18 | Pontiac Solstice | |
| 19 | Nissan Altima | |
| 20 | Mitsubishi Galant | |
| 21 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | |
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | |
| 23 | Mercedes-Benz C300 | |
| 24 | Lexus RX | |
| 25 | Jeep Patriot | |
| 26 | Infiniti G37 | |
| 27 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 28 | Hyundai Santa FE | |
| 29 | Honda Pilot | |
| 30 | Honda Odyssey |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the SRS warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated while oper
The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS alert message was displa
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the message "Safety Restraint System" was displayed, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or re
The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the SRS, Forward Collision Avoidance, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and the auto high beams warning lights and other unknown warning
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who di
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The information alerted the contact about an SRS issue. Th
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the front passenger's side restraint warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while at an undisclosed speed, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) message was displayed. The contact stated that the message was displayed
The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the SRS sensor warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was ad
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "SRS Air Bag Malfunction detected" was displayed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The ve
Passenger safety restraint system fault warning keeps alerting on the display screen. I contacted Tesla about the situation and they want to charge me for the fix. This is a safety issue and not a mec
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that there would
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rubber around the front windshield had disintegrated. There was water entering the vehicle from the front windshield. The contact add
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle, upon restarting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally,
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard an audible chime. The contact stated that the message "Driver Side Safety Restraint Syst
See attached document for complaint
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "SRS System Requires Service" was displayed. The air bag and check engine warning lights
See attached document for complaint
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