How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler 200?

NHTSA lists 136 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 21% of all 638 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 airbags?

Yes. Recall 16V668000 covers a faulty Occupant Restraint Control module and recall 13V282000 covers a TIPM/occupant restraint issue, both affecting the 2012 Chrysler 200.

Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 20 crashes and 22 injuries associated with the 2012 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints, though not every complaint involved a crash.

At what mileage do airbag failures typically get reported?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 66,448.5 miles, though some incidents were reported at much lower or higher mileage.

How does 2012 compare to other 200 model years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 model year's airbag complaints made up 21% of its total complaints, lower than 2010 (38%), 2013 (27%), and 2014 (35%), but higher than 2011 (14%), 2015 (16%), 2016 (26%), and 2017 (12%).

2012 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 136 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, 21% of all complaints that year, tied to 20 crashes and 22 injuries. Two related recalls (13V282000 and 16V668000) address the occupant restraint control and TIPM issues linked to non-deployment.

Airbags complaints: 136; 21% of 638
Crashes reported: 20
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 22
Median mileage: 66,449 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in frontal collisions at highway speeds, including impacts into trees and other vehicles.
Airbags do not deploy in side-impact crashes, such as being struck by another vehicle or hitting a guardrail.
Non-deployment is reported across a wide mileage range, from vehicles with only a few hundred miles to ones with over 100,000 miles.
Some owners report the crash and non-deployment occurred years before they received official recall notification.
Rear-end and rollover crashes are also described with airbags failing to fire, resulting in injuries such as tooth trauma, chest injuries, and cracked sternums.

When 2012 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 27, 2012, latest Aug 9, 2025.

136 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (30).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Chrysler 200

NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Airbags complaints by 200 model year

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

20105 (38%)
201148 (14%)
2012136 (21%)
2013171 (27%)
201468 (35%)
2015327 (16%)
201688 (26%)
20175 (12%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler 200?: NHTSA lists 136 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200, which is 21% of all 638 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chrysler 200 airbags?: Yes. Recall 16V668000 covers a faulty Occupant Restraint Control module and recall 13V282000 covers a TIPM/occupant restraint issue, both affecting the 2012 Chrysler 200.
Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 20 crashes and 22 injuries associated with the 2012 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints, though not every complaint involved a crash.
At what mileage do airbag failures typically get reported?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler 200 is 66,448.5 miles, though some incidents were reported at much lower or higher mileage.
How does 2012 compare to other 200 model years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 model year's airbag complaints made up 21% of its total complaints, lower than 2010 (38%), 2013 (27%), and 2014 (35%), but higher than 2011 (14%), 2015 (16%), 2016 (26%), and 2017 (12%).