Hazard
70 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 70 air bag malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 17 (24%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all air bag malfunction 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.
Toyota is recalling 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles because a seat frame issue may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during a crash.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because the left-side lower knee air bag cover may come loose, potentially preventing proper deployment in a crash.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because the right-side lower knee air bag cover may come loose, potentially preventing proper deployment in a crash.
Volvo is recalling 2023-2024 C40 vehicles because improperly crimped clamps may cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly, increasing injury risk.
VinFast is recalling 2023–2025 VF8 vehicles because the center air bag in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm, increasing injury risk.
Tesla is recalling 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles because an incorrect air bag was installed when the steering wheel was replaced. The incompatible air bag could deploy incorrectly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Porsche is recalling certain 2021-2024 911 models equipped with optional full bucket seats due to a potential air bag control defect. Unnecessary air bag deployment during a crash could increase injury risk.
TigerTough is recalling specific seat covers because stitching may prevent the side air bag from deploying correctly in a crash.
Kia is recalling 2021-2023 K5 vehicles due to potentially incorrect installation of side curtain air bags that could prevent proper deployment in a crash.
Subaru is recalling 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles because previously replaced passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2022 Maverick vehicles because side-curtain air bags may fail to deploy properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected air bag modules free of charge.
Tesla is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles because the front bumper carrier structure may alter crash detection, causing the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during low speed crashes. This increases the risk of passenger injury.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2022 New Range Rovers because improperly tightened fasteners may cause front crash sensors to malfunction, affecting air bag deployment.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021-2022 Maybach S 580 vehicles because front seat trim parts may detach during rear air bag deployment, potentially causing improper air bag function and injury.
Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles due to insufficient welds on the front passenger knee air bag, which could deploy improperly and increase injury risk during crashes. Affected owners should contact dealers for a free replacement.
Audi is recalling specific 2017-2020 models because a cable fault may disable the passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLS 580 vehicles because incorrect air bag control software may cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly, increasing injury risk.
Porsche is recalling 2021 911 models because an incorrect passenger seat may cause the Occupant Classification System to malfunction, potentially affecting the front passenger air bag.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans with swivel seats because incorrect wiring harness routing may damage the seat air bag system.
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles have a defective Occupant Detection System that may fail to prevent air bag deployment when a child restraint is detected in the front passenger seat, increasing crash injury risk.
The air bag control module in certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly when an unbelted child is in the seat, increasing injury risk. Audi will update the module at no cost.
Jaguar is recalling 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles because software may cause frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorhomes with swivel seats due to incorrectly routed wiring harnesses that could damage the side air bag system, risking inadvertent or failed deployment in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2016-2020 Lincoln vehicles because seat tilt functions may damage air bag wiring, causing unintended deployment or failure to deploy.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Sprinter vans with swivel seats because incorrectly routed wiring may damage the front seat air bags.