Hazard
246 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 246 air bag failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 119 (48%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all air bag failure 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.
Honda is recalling 2014 Odyssey vehicles because a damaged electrical connector may prevent the passenger-side side curtain air bag from deploying in a crash.
General Motors is recalling specific 2008-2013 Buick, GMC, Chevrolet, and Saturn SUVs because side air bag wiring may prevent deployment in a crash.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles with leather seats because improperly routed air bag wiring may prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2006-2007 models because the front passenger seat sensor may crack, potentially deactivating the air bag in a crash.
Nissan is recalling 2,310 2014 Pathfinders because a manufacturing error may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because incorrect software in the occupant restraint control module may affect air bag deployment.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2012 E350 and E550 Coupes because improper stitching on the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to deflate quickly, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles because the passenger side curtain air bag may not deploy in side impacts when the front passenger seat is empty.
Mitsubishi is recalling 261 model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles because incompatible air bag sensors may deactivate the frontal and side airbag systems, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2005-2009 Tacoma vehicles because steering wheel vibration may damage the cable powering the driver's air bag, potentially preventing deployment in a crash.
Nissan is recalling 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles because a wiring connector issue may prevent side air bags from deploying, increasing injury risk.
Nissan is recalling 2012 Altima and Versa vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy due to an incorrect propellant mixture, increasing injury risk.
Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy due to an incorrect propellant mixture.
Kia is recalling 2006-2008 Optima and 2007-2008 Rondo vehicles because the driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash due to a damaged clock spring.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Audi A6 vehicles because a stitching defect may prevent the head curtain air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not fully deploy in a severe crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2007-2008 Santa Fe and Veracruz vehicles because the driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash due to a damaged clock spring.
Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Altima and NV vehicles because an incorrectly assembled air bag control unit may prevent air bags from inflating in a crash.
Spartan is recalling certain 2010-2011 Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis because the side air bag warning light may not function, potentially leaving operators unaware of system faults.
Volvo is recalling 2010 XC60 vehicles because mis-assembled curtain air bags may fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2006-2009 Azera vehicles because damaged seat belt wiring may prevent the front air bag from deploying in a crash.