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2013 Jeep Wrangler Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 72 airbag complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 58,306 miles. Two related recalls (18V021000, 19V018000) tell owners not to drive until repaired, mainly due to a faulty clockspring.

Airbags complaints
72
11% of 650
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
58,306 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently, sometimes flashing with a chime and coming back on repeatedly after starting the vehicle.
  • Airbag light turns on specifically when the steering wheel is turned left or right, which owners and dealers linked to a failing clockspring.
  • Airbag warning light appears alongside cruise control and steering wheel radio control failures, sometimes clearing temporarily after disconnecting the battery.
  • Some owners report the airbag deployed unexpectedly on its own, in one case followed by a fire.
  • One owner reported the airbag did not deploy during a multi-vehicle collision that caused injury.
  • Owners describe being told by dealers that the illuminated airbag light means the airbags will not deploy in a frontal crash.

When 2013 Jeep Wrangler airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 17, 2013, latest Aug 8, 2026.

2013 Jeep Wrangler airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter72013 Q32015 Q22016 Q32018 Q12019 Q22021 Q32023 Q42026 Q1
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler

  1. NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

  2. NHTSA 18V021000Jan 9, 2018Airbags328,177 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

  3. NHTSA 16V288000May 11, 2016Airbags7,196 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

Airbags complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 2010158 (23%)
  2. 2011145 (30%)
  3. 2012128 (15%)
  4. 201372 (11%)
  5. 201470 (11%)
  6. 201573 (15%)
  7. 201677 (17%)
  8. 201726 (8%)
  9. 201813 (1%)
  10. 20194 (1%)
  11. 20206 (1%)
  12. 202110 (1%)
  13. 20226 (2%)
  14. 20233 (1%)
  15. 20243 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 72 airbag complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, which is 11% of the 650 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Wrangler airbags?
Yes. Recall 18V021000 covers 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler airbags and recall 19V018000 covers 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler airbags; both instruct owners not to drive until the repair is complete.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Wrangler airbag problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this airbag issue is 58,306 miles.
What is the most common airbag complaint on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
Sample complaints most often describe the airbag warning light staying on or flashing intermittently, frequently tied to a clockspring problem that can prevent airbag deployment.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to 2013 Jeep Wrangler airbag complaints?
NHTSA data for this component shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported airbag complaints.

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.