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.
The air bags:srs malfunction warning lamp/light is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 63 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ACCORD with 6 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL 3 and CHEVROLET TAHOE. 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 | HONDA ACCORD | 6 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 3 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 3 |
| 4 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 3 |
| 5 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2 |
| 6 | HONDA HR-V | 2 |
| 7 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2 |
| 8 | GMC ACADIA | 2 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2 |
| 10 | CADILLAC ATS | 2 |
| 11 | BUICK ENCLAVE | 2 |
| 12 | VOLVO XC60 | 1 |
| 13 | VOLVO S60 | 1 |
| 14 | VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 1 |
| 15 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 16 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 17 | RAM 1500 | 1 |
| 18 | PONTIAC SOLSTICE | 1 |
| 19 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 20 | MITSUBISHI GALANT | 1 |
| 21 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 1 |
| 22 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 1 |
| 23 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 1 |
| 24 | LEXUS RX | 1 |
| 25 | JEEP PATRIOT | 1 |
| 26 | INFINITI G37 | 1 |
| 27 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 1 |
| 28 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 1 |
| 29 | HONDA PILOT | 1 |
| 30 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 1 |
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 passengerâs side air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed o
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
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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.