Airbag recalls in 2023

148 official airbag recalls reported in 2023, from government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2023

148

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. BMW19
  2. Mercedes-Benz9
  3. General Motors6
  4. VW6
  5. Volkswagen5
  6. Ford5

By product type

  1. Vehicles147
  2. Electrical1

Airbag recalls in 2023

  1. 2023-12-27
  2. CA
    Vehicles

    Volkswagen SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023685)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  3. 2023-12-22
  4. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Kia America, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly

    An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

    NHTSAKia America, Inc.2,967 affectedOfficial notice →
  5. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Tesla) · Model S, Model X

    The vehicle may have been equipped with an incorrect driver airbag during servicing to retrofit an alternative steering wheel. Airbags that are not adapted to the vehicle configuration can lead to an increased risk of…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyTeslaOfficial notice →
  6. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Citroen, DS) · C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5

    The structure of the inflator in the front driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceCitroen, DSOfficial notice →
  7. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Peugeot) · 208

    A fastening clip on the windscreen pillar trim could be rotated by 180°. As a result, when the curtain airbag is deployed, the trim on the windscreen pillar could become detached, injuring the vehicle occupants. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FrancePeugeotOfficial notice →
  8. AU
    Electrical

    Airbag Man inflation coil and wand with digital gauge

    There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in…

  9. 2023-12-21
  10. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    General Motors, LLC: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

    An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

    NHTSAGeneral Motors, LLC20,712 affectedOfficial notice →
  11. CA
    Vehicles

    Toyota SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023681)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  12. 2023-12-20
  13. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214

    An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    NHTSAVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.1,001 affectedOfficial notice →
  14. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: OCS Sensors May Short Circuit

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

    NHTSAToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing999,901 affectedOfficial notice →
  15. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

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

    NHTSAToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing12,575 affectedOfficial notice →
  16. AU
    Vehicles

    Nissan D22 Navara

    There is a risk of serious injury or death if an airbag inflator ruptures. In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants.

  17. 2023-12-15
  18. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Ford Motor Company: Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208

    A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAFord Motor Company17,970 affectedOfficial notice →
  19. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Bmw) · 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X3

    The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyBmwOfficial notice →
  20. CA
    Vehicles

    Mazda light truck & van recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023656)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  21. 2023-12-12
  22. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Mazda North American Operations: Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed

    An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    NHTSAMazda North American Operations12,741 affectedOfficial notice →
  23. 2023-12-08
  24. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car/van (VW) · Crafter, Fox, Golf Cabriolet, Polo, Up!, Vivo

    The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyVWOfficial notice →
  25. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Jeep) · Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer

    Due to improper placement of the upper B-pillar trim, deployment of the side airbag curtain (SABIC) may be compromised. As a result, the airbag provides inadequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyJeepOfficial notice →
  26. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Airbag backpack (Wedze) · Airbag 30

    Incorrect folding of the product may increase the airbag’s inflation time, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceWedzeOfficial notice →
  27. 2023-12-01
  28. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-class, EQE, GLC

    The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out, creating a risk of an accident. The front airbag may not work as intended if the windscreen comes loose, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMercedes-BenzOfficial notice →
  29. BEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Volvo) · S60

    An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumVolvoOfficial notice →
  30. CA
    Vehicles

    BMW SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023634)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  31. 2023-11-30
  32. CA
    Vehicles

    Volvo car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023620)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  33. 2023-11-24
  34. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    BMW of North America, LLC: Driver's 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.

    NHTSABMW of North America, LLC486 affectedOfficial notice →
  35. 2023-11-21
  36. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Volvo Car USA, LLC: Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

    An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

    NHTSAVolvo Car USA, LLC346 affectedOfficial notice →
  37. 2023-11-20
  38. UK
    VehiclesRecall

    Wedze Airbag 30 backpack

    Risk of injuries.

  39. CA
    Vehicles

    Nissan SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2017023)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  40. CA
    Vehicles

    Nissan SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2017054)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  41. CA
    Vehicles

    Nissan car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2017356)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  42. CA
    Vehicles

    Nissan car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2018021)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  43. 2023-11-14
  44. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, L: Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208

    A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSABCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, L80,206 affectedOfficial notice →
  45. 2023-11-03
  46. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Tesla, Inc.: Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag

    An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    NHTSATesla, Inc.194 affectedOfficial notice →
  47. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Improperly Secured Windows May Detach

    Detached windows may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Improperly supported air bags can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC7 affectedOfficial notice →
  48. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Audi) · A6, A7, RS6, RS7

    The front left side airbag is not properly fixed and the seat may cause the area covered by the airbag to move slightly. As a result, the protective effect of the airbag is reduced, increasing the risk of injury in…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyAudiOfficial notice →
  49. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Fiat) · Panda

    The electrical connection of the side impact sensor (right and left) may not be properly installed. As a result, these airbags may not deploy in case of a side impact, increasing the risk of injury. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyFiatOfficial notice →
  50. 2023-11-01
  51. CA
    Vehicles

    Porsche car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023571)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  52. 2023-10-25
  53. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: Seat-Mounted Air Bag May Deploy Unnecessarily

    Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.

    NHTSAPorsche Cars North America, Inc.2,923 affectedOfficial notice →
  54. 2023-10-23
  55. CA
    Vehicles

    General Motors car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023412)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  56. 2023-10-17
  57. CA
    Vehicles

    General Motors truck - med. & H.D. recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2023551)

    Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.

    Transport CanadaOfficial notice →
  58. 2023-10-12
  59. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    General Motors, LLC: Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly

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

    NHTSAGeneral Motors, LLC234 affectedOfficial notice →