How common are airbag complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA has logged 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Impala, making up 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Impala airbag problem?

NHTSA's database does not list any related recalls tied to this airbag complaint area for the 2013 Impala.

Did the airbag issues lead to injuries or crashes?

Of the 19 airbag complaints, 10 involved crashes and 11 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

At what mileage do airbag failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the airbags?

Owners describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, passenger airbags not activating, and dashboard airbag warning lights turning on without a diagnosed cause.

2013 Chevrolet Impala Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of its 272 total complaints for the year. Ten of these involved crashes and 11 involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 19; 7% of 272
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during frontal, side-impact, and rollover crashes at various speeds, including one incident at 72 mph that ended in a rollover.
Owners report the passenger airbag would not activate for a lighter occupant, with the passenger airbag status light staying off or malfunctioning.
The airbag warning light illuminated for no clear reason, and a dealer was unable to identify the cause after diagnosis.
Some non-deployment events happened alongside unrelated mechanical issues, such as sudden stalling, steering lockup, or loss of a drive shaft, right before the crash.
Airbags reportedly failed to deploy even in crashes serious enough to cause vehicle rollovers or destruction, resulting in injuries such as fractures and bruises.

When 2013 Chevrolet Impala airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2014, latest Jul 17, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Jul 2025; peak Apr 2014 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Impala model year

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

2010101 (23%)
201137 (7%)
201220 (8%)
201319 (7%)
201443 (7%)
201529 (10%)
201616 (14%)
201717 (15%)
20186 (10%)
20195 (18%)
20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?: NHTSA has logged 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Impala, making up 7% of the 272 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Impala airbag problem?: NHTSA's database does not list any related recalls tied to this airbag complaint area for the 2013 Impala.
Did the airbag issues lead to injuries or crashes?: Of the 19 airbag complaints, 10 involved crashes and 11 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
At what mileage do airbag failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the airbags?: Owners describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, passenger airbags not activating, and dashboard airbag warning lights turning on without a diagnosed cause.