Air bags: models with the most complaints

11,162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA about air bags. Model years with the most complaints:

Models	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
2017 Chevrolet Traverse	263	5	3
2017 Subaru Forester	166	14	7
2016 Chevrolet Traverse	163	3	5
2017 Buick Enclave	145	4	3
2018 Tesla Model 3	143	15	9
2019 Volkswagen Atlas	141	3	13
2016 GMC Acadia	130	3	5
2021 Toyota RAV4	125	28	5
2016 Buick Enclave	110	2	5
2018 Volkswagen Atlas	100	2	13
2016 Subaru Forester	100	9	8
2018 Subaru Forester	99	2	7
2016 Ford Explorer	99	7	4
2019 RAM 1500	93	42	18
2019 Tesla Model 3	88	11	9
2016 Chrysler 200	88	14	0
2019 Honda CR-V	79	12	12
2021 Toyota Camry	78	11	3
2016 Jeep Wrangler	77	20	4
2017 GMC Acadia	76	2	5
2017 Nissan Altima	74	10	4
2017 Nissan Rogue	72	23	5
2016 Nissan Altima	71	12	6
2021 Volkswagen Atlas	66	6	24
2016 Toyota Corolla	65	45	4
2016 Nissan Rogue	62	19	8
2018 Honda Accord	60	5	12
2017 Toyota Corolla	57	35	4
2020 Toyota RAV4	55	8	8
2016 Ford Fusion	55	16	2
2021 Toyota Corolla	53	12	3
2017 RAM 1500	53	43	2
2016 Audi A3	52	0	9
2020 Toyota Camry	49	9	5
2019 Dodge Charger	49	6	2
2016 RAM 1500	49	31	2
2020 Honda CR-V	47	8	15
2016 Volkswagen Beetle	46	1	6
2019 Toyota RAV4	45	5	8
2019 Jeep Cherokee	42	20	7
2021 Toyota Highlander	42	5	6
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport	37	7	15
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan	37	0	4
2020 Honda Accord	36	3	15
2018 Toyota Corolla	36	17	5
2018 Nissan Altima	36	2	4
2020 Dodge Charger	36	9	1
2017 Honda CR-V	36	11	0
2023 Chrysler Pacifica	35	1	3
2017 Ford Explorer	34	9	0
2016 Jeep Patriot	33	14	0
2019 Honda Accord	32	8	12
2016 Honda CR-V	32	16	6
2019 Toyota Corolla	32	13	6
2020 Toyota Highlander	32	3	4
2021 Honda Pilot	32	6	2
2019 Honda Odyssey	32	5	0
2022 Toyota Highlander	31	11	5
2016 Toyota Camry	31	24	4
2025 Hyundai Palisade	31	0	2

What to check before buying

Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.