How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2012 Camaro, which is 19% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?

Yes. Recall 14V300000 covers a steering wheel airbag coil replacement, and recall 13V023000 addresses a shorting bar in the driver frontal air bag that could cause it to intermittently contact the wrong circuit.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Camaro?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 40,000 miles.

Have airbag problems on the 2012 Camaro caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported for the 2012 Camaro.

Does the 2012 Camaro have more airbag complaints than other model years?

No, the 2010 and 2011 Camaro have more airbag complaints (83 and 69) with higher shares of 28% and 36%, compared to 22 complaints and 19% for 2012.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 19% of all complaints for the model year, tied to 7 crashes and 4 injuries at a median 40,000 miles. Two related recalls (14V300000 and 13V023000) address a steering wheel airbag coil and a shorting bar in the driver frontal airbag.

Airbags complaints: 22; 19% of 113
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy in low-to-moderate speed collisions, leaving drivers to strike the steering wheel and suffer facial or head injuries.
Some owners report the air bag warning light illuminating on the dash, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause or unable to complete repairs.
Owners tied to recall 13V023000 report the SDM (sensor diagnostic module) not communicating, indicating the driver airbag shorting bar issue described in the recall.
Passenger-side airbag sensors reportedly fail to detect an occupant, keeping the air bag warning light on even when the seat is occupied.
Steering column separation was reported in at least one rear-impact crash where the airbag also failed to deploy.
Owners describe waiting extended periods for recall parts to become available while the airbag warning remained active.

When 2012 Chevrolet Camaro airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2012, latest Aug 16, 2024.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Aug 2024; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA 14V300000Jun 6, 2014Airbags31,520 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Risk: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
NHTSA 13V023000Jan 24, 2013Airbags4,167 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Risk: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

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 many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?: NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2012 Camaro, which is 19% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?: Yes. Recall 14V300000 covers a steering wheel airbag coil replacement, and recall 13V023000 addresses a shorting bar in the driver frontal air bag that could cause it to intermittently contact the wrong circuit.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Camaro?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 40,000 miles.
Have airbag problems on the 2012 Camaro caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported for the 2012 Camaro.
Does the 2012 Camaro have more airbag complaints than other model years?: No, the 2010 and 2011 Camaro have more airbag complaints (83 and 69) with higher shares of 28% and 36%, compared to 22 complaints and 19% for 2012.