How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 5% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.

Do 2014 Malibu airbags fail to deploy in crashes?

Yes, multiple owners reported that frontal or side airbags did not deploy during rear-end or frontal collisions, with 7 crashes and 14 injuries recorded among airbag complaints.

Is there a recall for 2014 Malibu airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag complaint category.

At what mileage do 2014 Malibu airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 74,000 miles.

Is the airbag issue common compared to other Malibu years?

The 2014 Malibu's 5% share of airbag complaints is lower than earlier years like 2010 through 2012, which ranged from 10% to 11%, but higher than most years from 2016 onward.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 16 complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of its 351 total complaints. Owners most often report frontal or side airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, with 7 crashes and 14 injuries logged. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 16; 5% of 351
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during rear-end or frontal collisions at moderate speeds, sometimes leading to facial, sternum, rib, or neck injuries.
Airbags partially deploy, with the steering wheel airbag activating while others do not, resulting in hand or finger injuries.
The air bag warning indicator illuminates intermittently, sometimes paired with an abnormal ringing noise, without a clear cause.
Seat belts fail to retract or the buckle strikes the driver on impact after a rear-end collision, alongside airbag non-deployment.
Air bag light illuminates along with dashboard gauges, radio, and speedometer going dark, particularly when a passenger occupies the front seat.
Owners report the vehicle stalling or jerking during acceleration at the same time the airbag warning light comes on.

When 2014 Chevrolet Malibu airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 26, 2014, latest Feb 15, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Feb 2026; peak May 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Malibu model year

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

2010144 (11%)
201193 (10%)
2012101 (11%)
201359 (7%)
201416 (5%)
201549 (18%)
201618 (2%)
201714 (2%)
201814 (2%)
20196 (3%)
20204 (2%)
20216 (7%)
20224 (4%)
20236 (9%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 5% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
Do 2014 Malibu airbags fail to deploy in crashes?: Yes, multiple owners reported that frontal or side airbags did not deploy during rear-end or frontal collisions, with 7 crashes and 14 injuries recorded among airbag complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Malibu airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag complaint category.
At what mileage do 2014 Malibu airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 74,000 miles.
Is the airbag issue common compared to other Malibu years?: The 2014 Malibu's 5% share of airbag complaints is lower than earlier years like 2010 through 2012, which ranged from 10% to 11%, but higher than most years from 2016 onward.