Air Bags Recalls (2021-2027)

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• 2026 Ford Bronco Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V580)
  September 9, 2026 · 2,711 vehicles · Air Bags

  The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

  Risk: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge.

• 2026 Ford Explorer Front Air Bag Recall (26V581)
  September 9, 2026 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags

  The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Kia EV9 Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V545)
  August 21, 2026 · 21,290 vehicles · Air Bags

  Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Nissan Altima Air Bag Fastener Recall (26V526)
  August 12, 2026 · 149 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge.

• 2026 Tesla Model Y Knee Bolster Recall (26V445)
  July 7, 2026 · 15 vehicles · Air Bags

  The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

  Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge.

• 2021-2026 Land Rover Defender Front Air Bag Recall (26V389)
  June 12, 2026 · 250,857 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge.

• 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica Front Air Bag Recall (26V358)
  June 2, 2026 · 141 vehicles · Air Bags

  The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

  Risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge.

• 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (26V328) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2026 · 419,035 vehicles · Air Bags

  A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

• 2021, 2023 Acura TLX Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V332) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

• 2026 Hyundai Elantra Side Impact Recall (26V254)
  April 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles · Air Bags

  The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Honda Odyssey Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (26V227)
  April 9, 2026 · 440,830 vehicles · Air Bags

  A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

  Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ford Bronco Sport Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V201)
  March 31, 2026 · 3,170 vehicles · Air Bags

  The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge.

• 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Air Bag Recall (26V199)
  March 27, 2026 · 932 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V189) Repeat recall
  March 26, 2026 · 293,264 vehicles · Air Bags

  The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Air Bag Control Module Recall (26V070)
  February 6, 2026 · 52,360 vehicles · Air Bags

  Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V034)
  January 22, 2026 · 568,576 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge.

• 2025 Ram 2500 Air Bag Control Module Recall (25V882)
  December 18, 2025 · 52,565 vehicles · Air Bags

  A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 GMC Canyon Inflator Module Recall (25V856)
  December 11, 2025 · 1,120 vehicles · Air Bags

  Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge.

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V854)
  December 10, 2025 · 3,138 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

  Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete.

• 2026 Lucid Gravity Air Bag Recall (25V855)
  December 10, 2025 · 66 vehicles · Air Bags

  Incorrect backrest covers may have been installed on the front seats, preventing the side air bags from deploying correctly.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Lucid will inspect and replace the seat backrest covers as necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 BMW X6 Air Bag Fastener Recall (25V837)
  December 4, 2025 · 25 vehicles · Air Bags

  The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge.

• 2025 Hyundai Tucson Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V809)
  November 20, 2025 · 258 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge.

• 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Front Air Bag Recall (25V769)
  November 6, 2025 · 354 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger air bag connection may have an improperly crimped wire, which can result in the air bag failing to deploy as intended.

  Risk: During a crash, an air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install a jumper harness, free of charge.

• 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V573) Repeat recall
  September 4, 2025 · 985 vehicles · Air Bags

  The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Ford Ranger Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V541)
  August 22, 2025 · 100,900 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric Front Air Bag Recall (25V492)
  July 28, 2025 · 3 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front seat air bags may be improperly secured to the backrest frame, which can prevent the air bags from deploying properly.

  Risk: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the backrest frame screws as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Jaguar E-Pace Air Bag Recall (25V466)
  July 11, 2025 · 1,436 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

  Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Air Bag Recall (25V454)
  July 7, 2025 · 21,000 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

  Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a torn air bag may allow hot gases to escape, which can cause a burn injury.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2025 Lincoln Navigator Front Air Bag Recall (25V439)
  June 27, 2025 · 171 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge.

• 2025 Mazda CX-50 Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (25V413)
  June 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the module software, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Bronco Front Air Bag Recall (25V396) Repeat recall
  June 13, 2025 · 2,272 vehicles · Air Bags

  The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Maverick Status Indicator Lamp Recall (25V350)
  June 9, 2025 · 63,898 vehicles · Air Bags

  The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Mazda MAZDA3 Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (25V357)
  May 29, 2025 · 171,412 vehicles · Air Bags

  The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge.

• 2022-2025 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (25V302) Repeat recall
  May 8, 2025 · 250,651 vehicles · Air Bags

  The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Ram 1500 Air Bag Recall (25V298)
  May 8, 2025 · 71 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V221)
  May 5, 2025 · 9,735 vehicles · Air Bags

  An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.

  Risk: An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V227)
  April 15, 2025 · 3,773 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

  Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (25V172)
  March 19, 2025 · 91 vehicles · Air Bags

  An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

  Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Side Air Bag Recall (25V064)
  February 6, 2025 · 33 vehicles · Air Bags

  The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.

  Risk: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Tesla Model S Air Bag Recall (24V967) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2024 · 487 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

  Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Air Bag Fastener Recall (24V960)
  December 20, 2024 · 1 vehicles · Air Bags

  The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge.

• 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Inflator Module Recall (24V939)
  December 18, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags

  The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV Inflator Module Recall (24V938)
  December 18, 2024 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 Air Bag Recall (24V933) Repeat recall
  December 17, 2024 · 4,888 vehicles · Air Bags

  The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.

  Risk: An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Side Air Bag Recall (24V897)
  November 27, 2024 · 14 vehicles · Air Bags

  An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge.

• 2025 BMW 530I Air Bag Control Module Recall (24V870)
  November 19, 2024 · 3 vehicles · Air Bags

  The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

• 2025 BMW X3 Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V856)
  November 12, 2024 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

  Risk: An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V793)
  October 24, 2024 · 26 vehicles · Air Bags

  An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.

• 2025 Cadillac XT4 Front Air Bag Recall (24V795)
  October 24, 2024 · 25 vehicles · Air Bags

  The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

  Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge.

• 2025 BMW X3 Air Bag Recall (24V772)
  October 17, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport between suppliers.

  Risk: A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Mazda MX-5 Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (24V695)
  September 18, 2024 · 77,670 vehicles · Air Bags

  A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Inflator Module Recall (24V643)
  August 28, 2024 · 837 vehicles · Air Bags

  The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.

  Risk: An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan Air Bag Control Module Recall (24V580)
  August 5, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags

  The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.

  Risk: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Air Bag Recall (24V561)
  July 26, 2024 · 49,719 vehicles · Air Bags

  The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V516)
  July 8, 2024 · 13 vehicles · Air Bags

  An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Front Air Bag Recall (24V510)
  July 3, 2024 · 337,128 vehicles · Air Bags

  A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

  Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Passenger Air Bag Recall (24V464) Repeat recall
  June 20, 2024 · 271,330 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

  Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge.

• 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V461)
  June 20, 2024 · 145,254 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Rivian R1T Air Bag Fastener Recall (24V408)
  June 5, 2024 · 1,723 vehicles · Air Bags

  The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

  Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 VinFast VF 8 Air Bag Recall (24V369)
  May 24, 2024 · 225 vehicles · Air Bags

  Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.

  Risk: Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge.

Can a air bags recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a vehicle with a air bags recall often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

9 of the 149 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

Frequently asked questions about air bags recalls