2012 Dodge Challenger Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

47Air Bags complaints

18.6%Of all 253 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM131 · 51.8%

AIR BAGS47 · 18.6%

ENGINE25 · 9.9%

Unspecified / other20 · 7.9%

STEERING19 · 7.5%

Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER IN LIBERTY TX, WHERE THEY TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10870342 — filed 05/23/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10852936 — filed 04/01/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MADE…”NHTSA complaint 10785022 — filed 10/21/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Dodge Challenger: 47 of 253 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have in total?

253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.