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Airbag recalls in 2022
- 2022-12-23
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EUPassenger car (Toyota) · Avensis
The density of the propellant in the airbag inflator may be reduced due to high temperature cycling and moisture in the propellant and its sealed container. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of…
- 2022-12-21
USVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Driver's Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 2022-12-16
- US
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Insufficiently Attached Dashboard
Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
- 2022-12-15
- US
General Motors, LLC: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy with Child in Seat
In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
CAPorsche car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2022691)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice →- 2022-12-14
- US
Ford Motor Company: Improperly Secured Side Impact Sensors
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2022-12-06
- US
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2022-11-28
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-11-25
- CA
Tesla SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2022652)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-11-23
- US
General Motors, LLC: Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash/FMVSS 208
An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- 2022-11-18
- CA
FORD light truck & van recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2018024)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-11-15
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2022-11-09
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Electric Motor Sealing Ring Incorrectly Assembled
Coolant that leaks into the high-voltage system may impact safety-critical systems and warning lights, causing a loss of vehicle control or unintended air bag deployment, and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2022-11-03
- CA
Volkswagen SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2022631)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-11-02
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Incorrectly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
An incorrectly folded air bag may not protect the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-10-28
DEEUPassenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-Class
Improperly connected layers of the windscreen could lead to its delamination in the event of an accident. Moreover, glass splinters could break free and impair the support of the passenger airbag. The product does not…
BGEUPassenger car (Toyota) · Aygo X / bZ4X
Defective straps could affect the proper deployment of the front portion of the Curtain Shield Airbags, which may cause and fail to prevent injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
PLEUPassenger car (VW) · Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not…
- 2022-10-25
- CA
BMW SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2022183)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-10-21
- DEEU
Passenger car (Jeep) · Compass, Renegade
The side airbag inflatable curtain on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle may not be connected and do not function as intended. This can increase the risk of injury when triggered in the event of an accident.…
FREULorry (Mercedes-Benz) · 963, 967
The airbag propellant could deteriorate when subjected to high humidity and significant temperature fluctuations. When the airbag deploys, the gas generator could burst projecting metal parts inside the vehicle. This…
- FREU
Passenger car (Volkswagen) · POLO, FOX
The propellant may deteriorate over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. If the airbag is deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through…
- FREU
Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · GLC
The curtain airbag support at the B-pillar level may be defective and not deploy properly in the event of an accident. The B-pillar cladding could detach, thus increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the…
- CA
FORD light truck & van recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2022521)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-10-14
- FREU
Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · Vito / Viano
The airbag gas generator may be affected by chemical changes due to degradation over time due to heat cycling and exposure to moisture. In the event of a steering wheel airbag deployment, the excessive internal…
- 2022-10-07
- DEEU
Passenger car (Audi) · A3, RS 3
Improper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident. A rip could occur in the airbag leading to insufficient protection, increasing the risk of injury. The…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · S-Class
Trim parts of the backrest on both front seats can detach during rear airbag deployment in the event of an accident. The airbag deployment may be impaired and the airbag itself may be damaged, increasing the risk of…
- FREU
Passenger car (Jaguar Land Rover Limited) · XF (X250)
The material of the passenger airbag inflator may degrade over time. If deployed, the airbag can be ruptured and metal fragments can pass through the airbag, causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply…
- 2022-09-14
- US
Ford Motor Company: Improper Air Bag Deployment/FMVSS 208
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- 2022-08-29
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- 2022-08-26
- FREU
Passenger car (Land Rover) · Discovery Sport
Activation of the driver side airbag can result in inflator rupture which may cause metal fragments to pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation…
- 2022-08-18
- US
Hyundai Motor America: Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach
A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
- 2022-08-09
- US
Nissan North America, Inc.: Replacement Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 2022-08-08
- US
Ford Motor Company: Side Curtain Air Bag Malfunction/FMVSS 226
Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2022-07-27
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury…
- 2022-07-22
- DEEU
Pickup truck/light commercial vehicle (Dodge) · RAM: 1500 Pickup, 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 10K LB Cab, RAM Truck
The side airbag inflatable curtain inflator may break due to internal corrosion and may deploy spontaneously in the absence of an accident or commanded deployment. As a result, the metal fragments may pass through the…
- DEEU
Pickup truck/light commercial vehicle (Dodge) · RAM: 1500 Pickup, 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 10K LB Cab, RAM Truck
The side airbag inflatable curtain inflator may break due to internal corrosion and may deploy spontaneously in the absence of an accident or commanded deployment. As a result, the metal fragments may pass through the…
- 2022-07-21
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- US
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-07-15
- DEEU
Passenger car (VW) · T7 Multivan
Due to an assembly error, the head airbags may have a reduced protective effect.The risk of injury is increased. Moreover, incorrect laid cable harness may lead to damaged insulation of a wire which can cause a…