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2015 Chrysler 200 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 327 airbag complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 200, 16% of all complaints for that year, tied to 38 crashes, 2 fires, and 31 injuries. A related recall (16V114000) covers a seat sensor issue that could disable airbag deployment.

Airbags complaints
327
16% of 1,987
Crashes reported
38
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
31
Median mileage
57,623 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the air bag warning light illuminating repeatedly, sometimes with the dealer citing a loose connection.
  • Multiple owners describe crashes at highway speed where the air bags failed to deploy despite significant front or side impact.
  • Some drivers report the air bag warning chime sounding along with a sudden lock-up of the vehicle's controls while driving on the freeway.
  • Several complaints describe rear-end or intersection collisions, including a multi-vehicle crash, where no air bags deployed at all.
  • One owner reported a side-impact collision where the side air bags did not release even though the impact appeared forceful enough to trigger them.

When 2015 Chrysler 200 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2015, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2015 Chrysler 200 airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter282015 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12026 Q2
327 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (28).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Chrysler 200

  1. NHTSA 16V114000Feb 26, 2016Airbags71 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to August 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.

    Risk: If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S09.

Airbags complaints by 200 model year

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

  1. 20105 (38%)
  2. 201148 (14%)
  3. 2012136 (21%)
  4. 2013171 (27%)
  5. 201468 (35%)
  6. 2015327 (16%)
  7. 201688 (26%)
  8. 20175 (12%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA lists 327 airbag complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 200, which is 16% of the 1,987 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chrysler 200 airbags?
Yes. Recall 16V114000, reported February 26, 2016, covers 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles built between April 7, 2014 and August 3, 2015 where the Occupant Classification Module may have been affected during service work; dealers install a new seat service kit free of charge.
Did the airbag problems on the 2015 Chrysler 200 cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 38 crashes, 2 fires, and 31 injuries for the 2015 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2015 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 57,622.5 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.