How common are airbag complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA lists 69 airbag complaints for the 2011 Camaro, which is 36% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Camaro model years.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?

No. NHTSA lists no related recall for the airbag issues reported on the 2011 Camaro.

At what mileage do airbag problems usually show up on the 2011 Camaro?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 Camaro is 48,000 miles.

Have airbag problems on the 2011 Camaro led to injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data links this complaint area to 8 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 69 complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, or 36% of all 194 complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Camaro model year. Eight crashes and seven injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 48,000, and NHTSA lists no related recall.

Airbags complaints: 69; 36% of 194
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during a crash, including front, rear, and side-impact collisions, leaving occupants with injuries such as neck, back, and knee injuries.
The passenger seat weight sensor intermittently triggers a false airbag-off indicator light even when an adult occupies the seat.
The 'service air bag' warning light illuminates on the instrument panel, sometimes resisting repeated dealer repair attempts using wire ties on electrical connections.
Front, passenger, and side airbags deploy unexpectedly during normal driving at moderate speed, accompanied by an air bag sensor warning light.
A steering angle sensor and the SRS coil for the airbag system both required replacement together, tied to a grinding and squealing steering noise.

When 2011 Chevrolet Camaro airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2011, latest Sep 9, 2025.

69 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (8).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201083 (28%)
201169 (36%)
201222 (19%)
201313 (7%)
201416 (9%)
201514 (7%)
20164 (3%)
201712 (6%)
20184 (5%)
20191 (2%)
20201 (3%)
20211 (6%)
20222 (15%)
20233 (20%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?: NHTSA lists 69 airbag complaints for the 2011 Camaro, which is 36% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Camaro model years.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?: No. NHTSA lists no related recall for the airbag issues reported on the 2011 Camaro.
At what mileage do airbag problems usually show up on the 2011 Camaro?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 Camaro is 48,000 miles.
Have airbag problems on the 2011 Camaro led to injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data links this complaint area to 8 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.