2013 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems
Owners filed 171 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, 27% of all complaints that year, tied to 9 crashes and 13 injuries at a median 65,500 miles. Two recalls (13V282000 and 16V668000) cover related occupant restraint and airbag control issues.
- Airbags complaints
- 171
- 27% of 628
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 65,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed frontal, side, or rear-impact crashes, leaving occupants to hit the steering wheel or windshield.
- Side-impact airbags do not activate even when the vehicle is struck at highway speed.
- Airbags or seatbelt pretensioners deploy or burst unexpectedly, sometimes releasing dust or mist that strikes the driver's face and hands.
- Head restraints reportedly explode or blow open during rear-end collisions, causing neck and hearing injuries.
- Airbag warning lights stay illuminated despite repeated dealer visits, leaving owners unsure whether the airbags will work.
- Owners report being notified of the occupant restraint control recall but finding replacement parts unavailable at dealers.
When 2013 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 9, 2014, latest Mar 26, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200
- NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
Air bags
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Chrysler 200 have?
- NHTSA lists 171 airbag complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, which is 27% of all 628 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200 airbags?
- Yes. Recall 13V282000 covers the occupant restraint control system on 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles, and recall 16V668000 covers a related Occupant Restraint Control issue on 2011-2014 200s and other Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep models.
- Did the 2013 Chrysler 200 airbag problems cause injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 13 injuries and 9 crashes linked to airbag complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200.
- At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler 200 airbag problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200 is 65,500 miles.
- Does the airbag problem mean airbags don't deploy in a crash?
- Multiple sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal, side, and rear-end collisions, which matches the pattern covered by the occupant restraint control recalls.