Air Bags recalls

NHTSA lists 982 air bags recalls since 2000, covering about 142,087,856 vehicles, 50 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 132,749 complaints about air bags problems.

982recalls since 2000

142.1 millionvehicles recalled

132,749owner complaints

50do-not-drive / park-outside

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Air Bags recalls per year

Models with the most air bags complaints

Toyota Corolla4,370

Ford Fusion3,531

Honda Accord3,332

Chevrolet Silverado 15002,367

Honda Civic2,321

Honda CR-V2,320

Ford Mustang2,217

Dodge RAM 15002,041

Jeep Grand Cherokee1,986

Hyundai Sonata1,982

Nissan Altima1,736

Ford Ranger1,707

Volkswagen Passat1,622

Chrysler Town And Country1,495

Chevrolet Tahoe1,484

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest air bags recalls

Air Bags — Honda Accord 2001–2007, Honda CR-V 2002–2006, Honda Civic 2001–2005, Honda Odyssey 2002–2004, Honda Pilot 2003–2008, Acura MDX 2003–2006 +6 more
May 28, 2015 · NHTSA 15V320000 · 6,281,043 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura…
Air Bags — Jeep Wrangler 2007–2012, Dodge Durango 2004–2009, Dodge RAM 1500 2004–2008, Dodge Charger 2006–2012, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge RAM 2500 2005–2009 +11 more
May 24, 2016 · NHTSA 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles
Do not drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM…
Air Bags — Dodge Durango 2004–2008, Dodge RAM 1500 2004–2008, Dodge Charger 2006–2010, Chrysler 300 2005–2010, Dodge RAM 2500 2005–2009, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +11 more
May 26, 2015 · NHTSA 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles
Do not drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8,…
Air Bags — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2017, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2017, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2017, GMC Yukon 2015–2017, Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2017, Chevrolet Corvette 2014–2017 +13 more
Sep 8, 2016 · NHTSA 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet…
Air Bags — Honda Accord 2003–2007, Honda CR-V 2002–2004, Honda Civic 2001–2005, Honda Odyssey 2002–2003, 2003 Honda Pilot, 2003 Acura MDX +3 more
Jun 15, 2015 · NHTSA 15V370000 · 3,498,481 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…
Air Bags — Nissan Altima 2013–2016, Nissan Rogue 2014–2017, Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2016, Nissan Murano 2015–2016, Nissan Maxima 2016–2017, Nissan Sentra 2013–2016 +11 more
Apr 26, 2016 · NHTSA 16V244000 · 3,296,947 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and…
Air Bags — Toyota Corolla 2011–2019, Toyota Avalon 2012–2018, Toyota Matrix 2011–2013, Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2013–2018
Jan 17, 2020 · NHTSA 20V024000 · 2,891,976 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly…
Air Bags — Honda Accord 2008–2011, Honda CR-V 2007–2011, Honda Civic 2006–2011, Honda Pilot 2009–2011, Honda Fit 2009–2011, Acura TSX 2009–2011 +7 more
May 24, 2016 · NHTSA 16V346000 · 2,719,386 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity…

Latest air bags recalls

Air Bags — Hyundai Kona Electric 2019–2023, Hyundai Veloster N 2019–2022
Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V728000 · 37,901 vehicles
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
Air Bags — 2026 Ram 1500
Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V622000 · 5 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Air Bags — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017, GMC Sierra 1500 2016–2017, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2016 GMC Sierra 3500
Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V611000 · 1,559 vehicles
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…
Air Bags — 2026 Ford Bronco
Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V580000 · 2,711 vehicles
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.
Air Bags — 2026 Ford Explorer
Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V581000 · 7 vehicles
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.
Air Bags — Kia EV9 2025–2026
Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V545000 · 21,290 vehicles
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…
Air Bags — 2025 Nissan Altima
Aug 12, 2026 · NHTSA 26V526000 · 149 vehicles
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.
Air Bags — 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Model Y
Jul 7, 2026 · NHTSA 26V445000 · 15 vehicles
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…
Air Bags — Land Rover Range Rover 2022–2026, Land Rover Discovery 2021–2026, Land Rover Defender 2020–2026
Jun 12, 2026 · NHTSA 26V389000 · 250,857 vehicles
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 driverâs air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy…
Air Bags — Chrysler Pacifica 2023–2026, Chrysler Voyager 2023–2026
Jun 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V358000 · 141 vehicles
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.
Air Bags — 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 GMC Sierra 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2019 GMC Sierra 3500
May 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V325000 · 4,315 vehicles
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…
Air Bags — Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022–2026, Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2023–2025
May 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
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,…

Questions

How many air bags recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 982 vehicle recall campaigns for air bags problems since model year 2000, covering about 142,087,856 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most air bags complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Toyota Corolla (4,370), Ford Fusion (3,531), Honda Accord (3,332). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open air bags recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.