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2022 Subaru Ascent Airbags Problems

4 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2025Mar 2026
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2026

While driving at 35 mph under normal conditions, your side airbags deployed suddenly without any collision, impact, or warning signs. This unexpected deployment startled you and created a safety risk, but your vehicle had not struck anything and there were no road hazards present. The cause remains unknown even after inspection by your insurance company and dealership. The repair will likely involve diagnosing the airbag system and sensors to identify why they deployed without a triggering event.

NHTSA #: 11726475
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2025

Your car was involved in a front-end collision after hitting another vehicle. Despite significant front-end damage from the impact, your airbags failed to deploy during the crash.

NHTSA #: 11645950
criticalAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Feb 2025

Your car was involved in a head-on front collision at 32 mph, but the airbags failed to deploy. This is a serious safety issue that should be inspected immediately to determine why the airbag system and forward collision avoidance system did not function as designed. Diagnosis will require a full inspection of the airbag control module, sensors, and wiring to identify the failure point.

NHTSA #: 11642928
criticalAIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Crash / FireFiled: Jan 2025

Your car was involved in a front-end collision with a deer. After impact, smoke came from the engine bay, and within minutes the entire vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed. The airbags did not deploy during the crash, the collision detection system did not trigger, and you received no warning from the vehicle's safety systems until after the fire was already raging. A thorough inspection of the airbag system, fuel system integrity, and collision detection sensors will be needed to determine why these critical safety features failed to activate.

NHTSA #: 11635099

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