Air Bags: complaints and recalls by model

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Air Bags is 69.6 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

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Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.

1. 26V611000Received 24 Sep 2026. 1,559 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N262569920. The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V581000Received 9 Sep 2026. 7 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S65. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2026. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

3. 26V580000Received 9 Sep 2026. 2,711 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S64. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

4. 26V545000Received 21 Aug 2026. 21,290 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.

   Report filed by Kia America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SC379. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

5. 26V526000Received 12 Aug 2026. 149 units.

   Air Bags / Critical Fasteners

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PD202. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

6. 26E051000Received 29 Jul 2026. 1,737 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly rolled, causing an improper air bag deployment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK03 and 26TH03.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 26TK03 / 26TH03. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

7. 26E050000Received 29 Jul 2026. 2,381 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain side curtain air bag (CSA) assemblies sold as replacement parts for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to its mounting bracket, causing an improper air bag deployment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the CSA assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated by Quarter 4 of 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK02 and 26TH02.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 26TK02 / 26TH02. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

8. 26V445000Received 7 Jul 2026. 15 units.

   Structure / Body / Bumpers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

   Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-00-004. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

9. 26V389000Received 12 Jun 2026. 250,857 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

   Report filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D120. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2026. The campaign has 18 make, model and year entries.

10. 26V358000Received 2 Jun 2026. 141 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

    Report filed by Braun Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2026. The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

11. 26V328000Received 21 May 2026. 419,035 units.

    Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 01D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2026. The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

12. 26V332000Received 21 May 2026. 98,892 units.

    Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2026. The campaign has 92 make, model and year entries.

13. 26V325000Received 21 May 2026. 4,315 units.

    Air Bags

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N262557310. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 2026. The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

14. 26V329000Received 21 May 2026. 5,014 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N262555870. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2027. The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.

15. 26V307000Received 14 May 2026. 3,493 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 300. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2026. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

16. 26V254000Received 20 Apr 2026. 2,931 units.

    Air Bags / Sensor / Side Impact

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 299. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jun 2026. The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

17. 26V230000Received 9 Apr 2026. 47,928 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.

    Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R26A1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2026. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

18. 26V227000Received 9 Apr 2026. 440,830 units.

    Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number UNW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2026. The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

19. 26V201000Received 31 Mar 2026. 3,170 units.

    Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2026. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

20. 26V199000Received 27 Mar 2026. 932 units.

    Air Bags / Passenger Side Frontal / Cushion

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jun 2026. The campaign has 11 make, model and year entries.

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Which model lines have the most component mentions of Air Bags?

Toyota Corolla: 4,712 mentions. Honda Accord: 4,126 mentions. Ford Fusion: 3,538 mentions. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which name in the group Air Bags do complaints use most often?

Air Bags, with 129,421 mentions. This page lists 15 names of the group.

What is the component group Air Bags?

NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Air Bags. It has 156,844 component mentions in the complaint file.