Side airbags that protect people's heads are reducing driver deaths in cars struck on the near (driver) side by an estimated 37 percent, according to the Institute for Highway Safety. Airbags that ...

Thanks to an exclusion from a federal safety standard that might prompt the inclusion of side curtain airbags on the Wrangler, Jeep faces no directive to add the feature.

Airbags first appeared in cars 50 years ago. Over the years, they've saved thousands of lives, but in recent years some airbags have been subject to safety recalls.

Volkswagen recalls more than 270k SUVs over airbag that may not deploy during a crash The airbag failure risk is due to an issue with the passenger occupant detection system in certain SUV models ...

There are a number of components that enable airbags to protect occupants during a collision. Given that airbags are single-use safety features, they need to be replaced following deployment. Learn ...

Chrysler is voluntarily recalling some of its 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to replace their side curtain airbags, if needed.

ZF has shown off an external side airbag capable of deploying before an impact occurs. The system uses an array of sensors and algorithms to determine whether deployment is necessary. The firm ...

Stellantis is recalling almost 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans in the United States because they have side curtain airbag inflators that could burst, sending metal shrapnel flying ...

GM has issued a product recall for certain units of the GMC Acadia over an issue with the driver's side air bag inflator, which may explode during deployment.

Airbag Recalls and Safety Alerts This living topic focuses on the safety concerns and recall efforts surrounding automotive airbags. It highlights various issues, including defective airbag ...

The recall affects certain 2023–2025 Niros and pertains to under-seat wiring that can be damaged, disabling the front passenger-side airbag and seatbelt.

Dangerous products that put your family at risk. It's time for this week's 3 On Your Side recall roundup.