Are airbag problems common on the 2012 Jeep Liberty?

Yes. Airbags make up 169 of the 385 total complaints filed for this model year, or 44% of all complaints, the largest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Liberty airbags?

NHTSA lists recall campaign 13V282000 covering airbags, tied to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), though its description centers on Sebring, 200, and Avenger models manufactured in the same period.

How serious are the airbag complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2012 Liberty show 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 20 injuries, with owners frequently reporting non-deployment during collisions.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2012 Jeep Liberty is 45,066 miles.

2012 Jeep Liberty Airbags Problems

Airbags problems account for 169 of 385 total complaints (44%) filed on the 2012 Jeep Liberty, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists 15 crashes and 20 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 45,066.

Airbags complaints: 169; 44% of 385
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 20
Median mileage: 45,067 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during front, side, or rollover collisions despite significant vehicle damage.
Only one airbag (commonly the steering wheel unit) deploys while others in the same crash stay inactive.
The airbag warning light illuminates or flickers on and off without a clear trigger, sometimes after a crash repair.
Airbags reportedly attempt to deploy but malfunction, leaving occupants without protection during impact.
Seatbelts fail to engage or lock at the same time airbags fail to deploy in a crash.

When 2012 Jeep Liberty airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2012, latest Dec 9, 2025.

169 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q3 (13).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Jeep Liberty

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 Liberty model year

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

200541 (4%)
200631 (2%)
200724 (3%)
200843 (8%)
200912 (11%)
201015 (8%)
201135 (19%)
2012169 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

Are airbag problems common on the 2012 Jeep Liberty?: Yes. Airbags make up 169 of the 385 total complaints filed for this model year, or 44% of all complaints, the largest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Liberty airbags?: NHTSA lists recall campaign 13V282000 covering airbags, tied to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), though its description centers on Sebring, 200, and Avenger models manufactured in the same period.
How serious are the airbag complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2012 Liberty show 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 20 injuries, with owners frequently reporting non-deployment during collisions.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2012 Jeep Liberty is 45,066 miles.