How many airbag complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 73 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, making up 15% of the 472 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 19V018000, a do-not-drive airbag recall, and campaign 16V288000, covering a clockspring assembly issue that can affect airbag deployment on Right Hand Drive Wranglers.

What airbag problems do owners report most on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including rear-end and head-on collisions, along with a separate pattern of airbag control module failures triggering warning lights.

Have airbag failures caused injuries in the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 10 crashes and 11 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,587 at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.

2015 Jeep Wrangler Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 73 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of all complaints for the year, tied to 10 crashes and 11 injuries. Two related recalls exist, one a do-not-drive campaign for airbag deployment issues.

Airbags complaints: 73; 15% of 472
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 40,587 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy in front, rear, and side-impact collisions, including a high-speed head-on crash.
Some drivers describe being rear-ended or t-boned at highway speeds with no airbag deployment and resulting head, chest, or back injuries.
A few owners saw the airbag warning light illuminate followed by unexpected driver airbag deployment while driving at highway speed.
Others report the airbag control module failing, triggering a constant warning light without any crash event.
Several complaints mention the airbag light staying on and being linked by owners to the Takata recall.

When 2015 Jeep Wrangler airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2016, latest Sep 13, 2026.

73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (8).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler

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.
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.

2010158 (23%)
2011145 (30%)
2012128 (15%)
201372 (11%)
201470 (11%)
201573 (15%)
201677 (17%)
201726 (8%)
201813 (1%)
20194 (1%)
20206 (1%)
202110 (1%)
20226 (2%)
20233 (1%)
20243 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2015 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 73 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, making up 15% of the 472 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 19V018000, a do-not-drive airbag recall, and campaign 16V288000, covering a clockspring assembly issue that can affect airbag deployment on Right Hand Drive Wranglers.
What airbag problems do owners report most on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?: Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including rear-end and head-on collisions, along with a separate pattern of airbag control module failures triggering warning lights.
Have airbag failures caused injuries in the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 10 crashes and 11 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,587 at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler.