How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which is 21% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbags on the 2013 GMC Acadia?

Yes. Recall 14V118000 covers airbag wiring harness resistance issues on 2008-2013 Acadia models, and recall 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached on 2011-2016 Acadia models.

Did the 2013 GMC Acadia airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2013 Acadia.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Acadia?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2013 Acadia is 95,000 miles.

Did the recall fix fix the airbag wiring issue for good?

Some owners report the wiring short recurred after the 14V118000 recall repair, with dealers declining to redo the fix a second time under the same recall.

2013 GMC Acadia Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2013 GMC Acadia, 21% of that year's 135 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Two related recalls (14V118000 and 21V246000) cover faulty airbag wiring harnesses and side curtain airbag attachment. Median mileage at failure is 95,000.

Airbags complaints: 29; 21% of 135
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during side or frontal collisions, sometimes with seat belts that owners say did not engage.
The airbag or 'service air bag' warning light illuminates intermittently or stays on, often after prior recall repair work.
Owners report wiring harness shorts recurring in the same location previously fixed under recall 14V118000, requiring repeat repairs.
Some owners describe total loss of airbag function across the vehicle, attributed by dealers to weight-sensor or wiring failure.
Airbag warning lights persist even after recall-related wiring or dash harness replacement, with some owners citing water damage to wiring.

When 2013 GMC Acadia airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 1, 2015, latest Jul 30, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 GMC Acadia

NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
NHTSA 14V118000Mar 17, 2014Airbags1,176,407 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

Airbags complaints by Acadia model year

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

200764 (15%)
2008150 (18%)
200915 (5%)
201016 (5%)
201119 (7%)
201233 (11%)
201329 (21%)
2014246 (53%)
2015108 (44%)
2016130 (55%)
201776 (11%)
20181 (0%)
20193 (1%)
20203 (3%)
20219 (6%)
20222 (4%)
20232 (5%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 GMC Acadia?: NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which is 21% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbags on the 2013 GMC Acadia?: Yes. Recall 14V118000 covers airbag wiring harness resistance issues on 2008-2013 Acadia models, and recall 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached on 2011-2016 Acadia models.
Did the 2013 GMC Acadia airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2013 Acadia.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Acadia?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2013 Acadia is 95,000 miles.
Did the recall fix fix the airbag wiring issue for good?: Some owners report the wiring short recurred after the 14V118000 recall repair, with dealers declining to redo the fix a second time under the same recall.