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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Dodge Dart airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2013 Dodge Dart have filed 55 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 53,750 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Dart (this page) | 55 |
| 2014 Dart | 5 |
| 2015 Dart | 18 |
| 2016 Dart | 6 |
21crashes
18injuries
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Dodge Dart we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 55.
Owners have filed 55 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe two critical categories of airbag failure: complete deployment failure in actual crashes and persistent warning light malfunctions that disable the airbag system.
In crashes ranging from 10 to 70 mph, owners report airbags did not deploy despite severe impact. A 2015 accident involved a vehicle hit from behind and then pushed down a highway at 55 mph—no airbag. A 2016 accident had a vehicle struck by a tractor-trailer on a construction highway and pushed into a cement barrier—no airbag, driver concussed. A 2017 incident saw a driver side-impacted at 35 mph—no airbags. In one rollover scenario at 47 mph on ice, neither airbags nor seatbelt pretensioners deployed; the vehicle was destroyed. Owners sustained head injuries, neck injuries, concussions, and back injuries. Several vehicles were totaled.
Separately, owners report the service airbag warning light illuminates and either stays on or cycles on and off repeatedly. Dealers have replaced airbags, updated software, swapped dash clusters, and replaced wiring harnesses—yet the light returns within days to weeks. One owner took the vehicle to a dealer four times; each time the light reappeared within hours. When this warning light is active, owners say the airbags will not deploy.
A third issue: passenger seatbelt sensors and airbag warnings light up together, indicating the seatbelt is unbuckled when it is fastened. This malfunction, paired with the airbag warning, means the passenger airbag will not deploy in a crash. Repair costs quoted reach $1,600, and dealers often refuse to address the issue under warranty.
Same Dodge Dart airbags reports on nearby years: 2015
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag fails to deploy in crashes
Airbags completely fail to deploy during moderate to high-speed collisions despite impact severity. Occurs across different crash scenarios: rear-end collisions, side impacts, pole strikes, embankment crashes, and rollovers. Owners describe crashes at 10–70 mph with severe vehicle damage but no airbag activation. Multiple narratives show no warning lights before the crash, suggesting the system appeared functional.
When: At time of impact; crashes documented at 10, 35, 40, 45, 47, 50, 55, 65, 70 mph. Failures occur across vehicle lifespans from 3,000 to 130,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal impact; No airbag deployment during side impact; No airbag deployment during rollover; Complete silence—no honk or hiss from airbag module; Vehicle damage severe enough to total the car, yet airbags do not fire
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented for this failure mode. Vehicles were totaled or deemed destroyed post-crash. One owner (#14) states 'all the airbags deployed, but the driver side air bag failed to deploy,' indicating partial failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Some owners cite NHTSA Recall 13V555000 (faulty airbags), 15V800000 (airbags/brakes), or Takata recall references, but many owners state recall parts were unavailable or recalls were not performed. One dealer told owner (#10) there was no recall for the failure.
Service airbag warning light illuminates and remains on
Service airbag indicator light turns on and either stays illuminated continuously or cycles on and off randomly while driving or parked. Occurs early in ownership and persists despite multiple dealer visits. Light often reappears within days to weeks after repair attempts. Owners report that when this light is on, airbags will not deploy in a crash.
When: Occurs at low mileage (10k–34k miles) but also at higher mileage (60k–130k). Some owners experience the fault early in ownership (1 year, 7 months); others see it persist for years (2014–2016 repeated visits).
Symptoms owners cite: Service airbag light on continuously or flickering on and off; Light appears randomly while driving or parked; Light reappears after dealer attempts to fix; Light comes on with no apparent cause or accident
Codes mentioned: B0052-13 (passenger airbag SRS code with seatbelt malfunction)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers have replaced seat airbags, updated computer software, replaced dash cluster, and replaced wiring harnesses. One owner (#30) reports airbags were replaced under warranty but light continues. One owner (#32) had wiring harness replaced but failure continued. One owner (#39) reports dealer visits on 4 separate occasions, each time light returns within 1 hour to 1 day. One owner (#50) states dealer is replacing module; mentions other 2013 Darts have recalls for this module. Dealer cost estimates range from $500 to $1,600.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer often states no recall applies or light cannot be diagnosed. One owner (#10) reports manufacturer confirmed no recall for the failure. One owner (#22) reports manufacturer said consumer is responsible to fix it. One owner (#30) states dealership will not address issue since it is out of warranty.
Passenger seatbelt and airbag warning lights malfunction simultaneously
Passenger side seatbelt buckle sensor and airbag warning lights illuminate together. System indicates passenger seatbelt is unbuckled even when it is securely fastened. Warning chime sounds continuously while driving, causing distraction and safety concern. The malfunction signals that passenger airbag will not deploy. Multiple owners report this is a recurring issue.
When: Occurs at low mileage (23k–34k miles) and persists for years. One owner (#17) reports replacement less than a year ago, now light is back on.
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger seatbelt light illuminated while seatbelt is buckled; Seat belt warning chime sounds continuously; Service airbag light illuminated simultaneously; Warning on dash display states passenger seatbelt is unbuckled when it is not; Both lights come on at the same time, often when vehicle is in park or motion
Codes mentioned: B0052-13
Repairs/costs cited: One owner (#17) reports replacement of passenger side seat airbag along with harnesses less than a year ago; light returned. One dealer (#21) could not determine the cause. One owner (#33) was quoted $1,600 for repair. One owner (#46) has not yet had repair attempted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers have been unable or unwilling to provide solution. One owner (#33) reports service manager said if in accident, airbags will not deploy; owner also states dealer refused to repair without $1,600 payment.
Wiring harness and connector issues
Owners and dealers cite loose, damaged, or faulty wiring harnesses—particularly in the A or B pillar—as a suspected cause of airbag system malfunction. One owner notes online research suggests A/B pillar wires are a known issue. One dealer diagnosed computer wire needing replacement; another recommended wiring harness replacement.
When: Mileage range 10k–57k miles; one owner (#30) notes problem intermittent over years of ownership.
Symptoms owners cite: Service airbag light illuminated; Intermittent airbag warning indicators; Light reappears after reset or repair
Repairs/costs cited: One dealer (#32) replaced wiring harness but failure continued. One owner (#30) suspects A/B pillar wire issue based on online research; dealership would not address it out of warranty.
Airbag recall parts unavailable or recall not completed
Owners notified of airbag recalls but parts remain unavailable to perform the repair. One owner brought vehicle in for transmission recall and specifically requested airbag recall repair, but dealer did not perform it; owner only learned airbags were not repaired after son's accident. Another owner received recall notification but manufacturer exceeded reasonable repair timeline.
When: Recalls issued 2015–2016; one failure occurred 12/28/2015 after recall not performed.
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification issued but not completed; Parts not in stock at dealership; Owner explicitly requested recall repair but it was not done
Repairs/costs cited: NHTSA Recall 15V800000 (airbags) and 13V555000 (faulty airbags) referenced. One owner (#29) states recall parts unavailable to perform repair. One owner (#36) received NHTSA 15V800000 notification but parts unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls issued but parts unavailable. One owner (#2) states dealership told them all recalls would be fixed; they were not.
Synthesized from 55 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Dodge Dart?
It's a meaningful issue. 55 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 45 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 33,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 53,750. A quarter of owners report trouble before 33,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Dodge/Dart.
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