How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 8% of the 586 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

Yes. Recall 14V372000 covers 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles where the driver's front airbag inflator may have been built with an incorrect part. GM dealers replace the driver-side airbag free of charge.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is 47,000 miles.

How serious are the airbag complaints for this year?

Of the 49 airbag complaints, 32 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 29 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

How does the 2013 Cruze compare to other model years for airbag complaints?

The 2013 Cruze had 49 airbag complaints (8% share), lower than 2014's 77 complaints (11% share) but higher than 2012's 34 complaints (4% share).

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 8% of its 586 total complaints, tied to 32 crashes and 29 injuries at a median 47,000 miles. A related recall (14V372000) covers a defective driver's front airbag inflator part.

Airbags complaints: 49; 8% of 586
Crashes reported: 32
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 29
Median mileage: 47,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed rear-end or frontal collisions, sometimes with the driver still able to walk away but occasionally with head or neck injuries.
Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, such as hitting a stopped vehicle or losing control and striking a telephone pole.
Airbags fail to deploy in animal-strike or off-road impacts at higher speeds, including a vehicle rollover incident.
Side or passenger airbags fail to deploy in T-bone or side-impact collisions, leaving occupants unprotected.
In at least one case only some airbags deployed while the driver's steering wheel airbag did not open despite a side-impact slide into a curb.

When 2013 Chevrolet Cruze airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2013, latest Aug 20, 2025.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Jun 2014 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 14V372000Jun 26, 2014Airbags29,019 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.

Airbags complaints by Cruze model year

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

20101 (50%)
201140 (5%)
201234 (4%)
201349 (8%)
201477 (11%)
201520 (8%)
201621 (8%)
20177 (3%)
20188 (7%)
20193 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?: NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 8% of the 586 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?: Yes. Recall 14V372000 covers 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles where the driver's front airbag inflator may have been built with an incorrect part. GM dealers replace the driver-side airbag free of charge.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is 47,000 miles.
How serious are the airbag complaints for this year?: Of the 49 airbag complaints, 32 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 29 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
How does the 2013 Cruze compare to other model years for airbag complaints?: The 2013 Cruze had 49 airbag complaints (8% share), lower than 2014's 77 complaints (11% share) but higher than 2012's 34 complaints (4% share).