Hazard
36 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 36 air bag deployment recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 8 (22%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all air bag deployment recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Kia is recalling 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles because the Occupant Detection System may fail to deactivate the front passenger air bag for child seats.
General Motors is recalling 1,120 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles because incorrect sensing and diagnostic module software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended.
Polestar is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles because clamps on the driver's side air bag module may be improperly crimped, causing the air bag to deploy improperly and reducing crash protection.
BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles because the front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport. A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Tesla is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector, which may cause improper deployment and increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Atlas vehicles because the driver's side air bag may be missing a weld, which could cause it to deploy improperly or detach in a crash.
Audi is recalling 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles because the front-passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 580 4Matic vehicles because the air bag control unit may be improperly secured, risking unintentional or improper deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Cross Sport vehicles whose air conditioning drain tube can become blocked, allowing water to damage the air bag control module and potentially trigger inadvertent air bag deployment.
Kia is recalling certain 2021 K5 vehicles because the occupant detection system may fail to recognize child restraints, risking air bag deployment during a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLA 250 vehicles because the front passenger air bag ground connection may be improperly mounted, risking inadvertent deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Passat vehicles because the passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because side air bag fasteners may not be properly tightened, potentially affecting deployment during a crash.
BMW is recalling 2018-2020 X3 and 2019-2020 X4 vehicles because the instrument panel casing may not be tightened properly, posing an injury risk during air bag deployment.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2019 Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles because a trim panel clip may interfere with right-side curtain air bag deployment in a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles because the occupant classification system may fail to deactivate the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk for children.
Aston Martin is recalling 2017-2018 DB11 V12 and V8 Coupe vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to insufficient grounding.
Nissan is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles because the driver's air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to steering component grounding issues.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 495,290 vehicles because the driver's air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to insufficient grounding, increasing injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag wiring may chafe and short circuit, causing unexpected deployment.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because the driver's air bag wiring may chafe and short circuit, causing unexpected deployment.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Malibus because side air bag weld studs may fracture, increasing injury risk during deployment.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 GLC 300 vehicles because a misrouted wiring harness may cause unexpected air bag deployment or engine stalling, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2003-2006 Land Cruiser, LX470, Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, and GX470 vehicles because side air bags may deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.