How many airbag complaints does the 2012 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, which is 7% of all 364 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 GMC Terrain airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbag problems on the 2012 GMC Terrain.

What do owners report about the 2012 Terrain airbags?

Owners most commonly report that airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including frontal collisions, rear-end impacts, and side-impact crashes, some resulting in injury.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2012 Terrain?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2012 Terrain is 99,000 miles.

How does the 2012 Terrain compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 Terrain's 25 airbag complaints and 7% share are similar to 2010 (24 complaints, 8%) and 2011 (25 complaints, 6%), and higher than most later model years like 2019 (2 complaints, 1%).

2012 GMC Terrain Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, 7% of all complaints that year, tied to 17 crashes, 14 injuries, and 1 fire. The median mileage at failure was 99,000 miles, and there is no related recall filed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 25; 7% of 364
Crashes reported: 17
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 99,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-to-severe frontal or head-on collisions, including impacts with trees, embankments, and highway barriers.
Airbags fail to deploy in side or rear-impact crashes, such as being rear-ended at around 35 mph or struck by another vehicle running a red light.
In at least one case the driver's airbag deployed abnormally, described as bursting open and emitting smoke and debris without fully deploying after a rear-end collision.
Owners report the service airbag warning light illuminating after a crash where the airbags did not deploy.
Some non-deployment events happened at highway speeds around 40-75 mph and resulted in injuries including a fractured back and head trauma requiring hospitalization.

When 2012 GMC Terrain airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2012, latest May 21, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to May 2025; peak Jun 2017 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Terrain model year

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

201024 (8%)
201125 (6%)
201225 (7%)
201319 (5%)
201411 (4%)
201516 (5%)
20169 (6%)
201712 (9%)
201814 (6%)
20192 (1%)
20203 (2%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (2%)
20232 (5%)
20242 (4%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 GMC Terrain have?: NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, which is 7% of all 364 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 GMC Terrain airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbag problems on the 2012 GMC Terrain.
What do owners report about the 2012 Terrain airbags?: Owners most commonly report that airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including frontal collisions, rear-end impacts, and side-impact crashes, some resulting in injury.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2012 Terrain?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2012 Terrain is 99,000 miles.
How does the 2012 Terrain compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 Terrain's 25 airbag complaints and 7% share are similar to 2010 (24 complaints, 8%) and 2011 (25 complaints, 6%), and higher than most later model years like 2019 (2 complaints, 1%).