Airbags failure reports: 1307 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 3 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader airbags safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The airbags component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by airbags problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 110 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Rav4 | 101 | 0 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 77 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | 66 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 51 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 41 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Rav4 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Corolla | 36 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla | 34 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Corolla | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Rav4 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 13 | 0 |
Based on 1307 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, airbags issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific airbags complaint details.
The Volkswagen Atlas is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with airbags complaints filed with NHTSA.
Airbags failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some airbags complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have airbags issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a airbags recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.