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.
Kia is recalling 2014 Soul vehicles because the front air bags may not deploy in a crash if the control unit loses communication with sensors.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLB 250 vehicles because an incorrect front driver's air bag module may not restrain occupants or could detach during a crash.
Kia is recalling specific 2017-2019 models because a defect may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 500 and S 580 vehicles because a software defect may deactivate the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because air bag control software may prevent front seat belts and air bags from activating properly in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2011-2016 models because an incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair, potentially failing to function in a crash.
Continental Automotive Systems is recalling PSAT side crash pressure sensors that may loosen due to improper mold cleaning, potentially delaying side air bag deployment.
BMW is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i because a manufacturing defect in the instrument panel may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and X4 vehicles because the front passenger air bag may fail to deploy due to a sensor assembly error.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the front passenger air bag may tear upon deployment, increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Toyota is recalling 2009-2015 Venza vehicles because damaged SRS wiring may prevent driver-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs because side curtain air bags may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi A3 and S3 models because the passenger air bag may deactivate while the seat is occupied.
Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because the left-side lower knee air bag cushion cover may come loose, potentially reducing protection in a crash.
Porsche is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan models because the front passenger seat occupancy sensor may fail to detect a passenger, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Transit Connect and 2020 EcoSport vehicles because air bag modules may lack first-stage booster propellant, preventing proper deployment in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the window air bag may not be mounted correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
iSi Automotive Austria GmbH is recalling specific curtain air bags that may fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
ZF North America is recalling specific curtain air bag inflators where improperly crimped diffusers may separate during deployment, potentially preventing proper air bag inflation.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 because the windshield may not be bonded correctly, which could reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag in a crash.
ZF is recalling air bag crash sensors in 2019 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles due to manufacturing defects that may delay or prevent air bag deployment.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because the roof-rail air bag inflator may separate during deployment, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles because a defective air bag component may prevent proper inflation during a crash, increasing injury risk.
BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 vehicles because a rollover sensor defect may prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.