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Air bag defect recalls

Recalls tagged “Air bag defect”, newest first. 27 recalls
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1 recall

Chrysler Ram 1500 Vehicles

The Ram 1500 has air bag connectors that may not be secured, increasing injury risk in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2016-2017), Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2016), and 4 more

Air bag inflator end caps may detach or rupture, projecting fragments into the vehicle and increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

2 recalls

Ford Bronco (2026) — Air Bags

The Ford Bronco's side curtain air bag bracket may tear the air bag during deployment, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Ford 2026 Explorer Vehicles

The passenger air bag may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Kia EV9 Vehicles

The Kia EV9 may fail to deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Nissan Altima (2025) — Air Bags

Nissan Altima vehicles have front air bags that may not deploy properly due to incorrect mounting fasteners, increasing crash injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

2 recalls

Toyota Tundra Side Curtain Air Bag Assemblies

Side curtain air bag assemblies may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Toyota Tacoma Side Curtain Air Bag Assemblies

Side curtain air bag assemblies may have been improperly secured, causing improper deployment and increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Tesla Model 3 (2024) and Tesla Model Y (2026)

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Land Rover Defender (2020-2026), Land Rover Discovery (2021-2026), and Land Rover Range Rover (2022-2026)

Driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash due to corroded connector, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Braun Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager Vehicles

Air bags may not deploy in certain Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

4 recalls

Acura MDX (2017-2020, 2022-2026), Acura RDX (2019-2024), Acura TLX (2018-2021, 2023), and 14 more

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, causing air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Cadillac ATS (2015-2016), Cadillac CTS (2015-2016), Cadillac Escalade (2015), and 3 more

The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, causing sharp metal fragments to strike occupants.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2022-2026) and Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2023-2025)

A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2018), Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2019), Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2019), and 3 more

Roof rail air bag inflator end caps may detach or rupture, projecting fragments into the vehicle and increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Hyundai Elantra (2015-2016) and Elantra GT (2016)

The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, causing sharp metal fragments to strike people.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Hyundai Elantra (2026), Hyundai Elantra N (2025), Hyundai Tucson (2026), and 2 more

Misassembled B-pillar impact sensors can delay air bag deployment in certain Hyundai vehicles.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Nissan Cube

The driver's air bag inflator in Nissan Cube vehicles may rupture or detach during deployment, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has a software error that can cause side and curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick (2025-2026)

Front passenger air bags may not deploy in certain Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles, increasing injury risk in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Vehicles

The passenger air bag may not deploy as intended due to incorrect manufacturing, increasing injury risk in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

2 recalls

Chrysler: Pacifica and Voyager (2022-2026)

The side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

Chrysler Mopar Side Curtain Air Bags

Mopar side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams, increasing ejection and injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Lexus LX Vehicles

The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2018), GMC Sierra 1500 (2018), Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2019), and 3 more

Roof rail air bag inflator end caps may detach or rupture, projecting fragments into the vehicle and increasing injury risk.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Mercedes-Benz Metris

Air bags may not deploy in certain Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles due to water on the control unit.

NHTSA, Air bag defect

1 recall

Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade has side curtain air bags that may deploy improperly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

NHTSA, Air bag defect
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