2012 Chevrolet Volt Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 86 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 35% of all complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recall exists for this airbag issue, and median mileage at failure is 98,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 86
- 35% of 245
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 98,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger seat weight sensors falsely detect the seat as empty, disabling the passenger airbag even with an adult seated.
- The airbag warning light and 'service airbag' alert appear intermittently at first, then become constant over time.
- Some owners report the airbag did not deploy during an actual crash, including a side-impact collision where the driver hit their head.
- The multifunction display and airbag warning appear together with other electrical malfunctions, such as unresponsive touch controls.
- Failures occur both while parked and while driving, and on city streets and highways alike.
- Symptoms often begin around lower mileage and worsen progressively until the airbag is effectively disabled.
When 2012 Chevrolet Volt airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 7, 2015, latest Sep 12, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Volt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA lists 86 airbag complaints for the 2012 Volt, which is 35% of the 245 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt airbag problem?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag issue on the 2012 Volt.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported for the 2012 Volt, with 0 fires.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Volt?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 98,000 miles, though some owners reported problems much earlier.
- How does the 2012 Volt compare to other Volt model years for airbag complaints?
- The 2012 Volt's 86 airbag complaints and 35% share are lower than the 2013 Volt's 161 complaints and 52% share, but higher than most other Volt model years.