Should I buy a 2015 Dodge Dart with documented airbags problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented airbags issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2015 Dodge Dart airbags problems

severe Owners of the 2015 Dodge Dart have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

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Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$1,100

airbags complaints on the Dodge Dart, by model year
Model year	airbags complaints
2013 Dart	55
2014 Dart	5
2015 Dart (this page)	18
2016 Dart	6

15crashes

14injuries

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.

Service Bulletin 9003579 Aug 2017

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY: Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if ANY of the following Diagnostic trouble codes are Stored or Active in the ORC module: DTC: B223D-00 - OCM DTC Present DTC: B0050-13 - Driver Seatbelt Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B0052-13 - Passenger Seatbelt Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B00B5-13 - Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B00C5-13 - Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B0028-13 - Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1-Circuit Open DTC: B0020-13 - Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1-Circuit Open Execute DealerCONNECT / TechCONNECT Diagnostic Procedures

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

The failure pattern owners describe

Owners of 2015 Dodge Darts describe airbag non-deployment across frontal collisions, rear-end impacts, and rollover crashes. In documented incidents at 40–65 MPH, occupants struck steering wheels and dashboards without protection. A pregnant woman suffered whiplash and facial injury in a 45 MPH rear-end hit; another driver rolled multiple times after swerving off the road, sustaining minor injuries. A third owner hit a cement culvert at 55 MPH and went to the hospital for neck and head pain. Crash speeds and severity—total-loss declarations, broken bones, concussions—suggest impacts well above typical airbag deployment thresholds, yet no activation occurred.

Separately, owners report check airbag warning lights and repeated module failures. One owner's ORC (Occupant Restraint Controller) module was replaced in October 2024; the OCM (seat weight sensor) module failed by November 2025, and Dodge discontinued the replacement part. Another owner reports seat belt dings falsely indicating unlatch while the check airbag light remains illuminated.

One narrative documents white smoke emitting from the driver-side airbag on impact, yet the airbag still failed to inflate—suggesting internal ignition or deployment mechanism failure.

Same Dodge Dart airbags reports on nearby years: 2013

Failure modes owners describe

Airbag Non-Deployment in Frontal/Side Impacts

Front driver-side and front airbags fail to deploy during crashes with frontal or angled impact. Owners report striking steering wheels, dashboards, and side windows without airbag protection despite impact severity meeting deployment thresholds. Multiple narratives describe crashes at 40–65 MPH with substantial vehicle damage and occupant injury, yet no airbag activation.

When: 2,500 to 129,000 miles; crashes range from early ownership to high mileage

Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment on frontal impact; No airbag deployment on rear-end collision; No airbag deployment during rollover; Occupants strike steering wheel, dashboard, side panels unprotected

Check Airbag Warning Light / OCM/ORC Module Failure

Check airbag light illuminates on dashboard; Dodge dealers diagnose faulty ORC (Occupant Restraint Controller) or OCM (Occupant Classification Module/seat weight sensor). Owners report repeated part failures and manufacturer discontinuation of replacement parts, leaving vehicles unable to be repaired.

When: 52,712 miles (check light fall 2024); vehicle purchased new October 2015

Symptoms owners cite: Check airbag light on dash; Check light returns after repair; ORC module failure; OCM module/seat weight sensor failure

Repairs/costs cited: ORC module ordered and installed October 30, 2024 at Tacoma Dodge; OCM module (seat weight sensor) determined faulty November 5, 2025; manufacturer discontinued part as of December 11, 2025

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Part discontinued; no longer available from manufacturer

Seat Belt Detachment / Malfunction

Seat belt becomes detached or fractures during crashes, providing no occupant restraint. One narrative reports belt fracture during 50 MPH rear-end impact; another reports seat belt dings falsely indicating unlatch.

When: 50,000 miles (detachment); timing unclear for dings

Symptoms owners cite: Seat belt detaches during crash; Seat belt fractures; Seat belt dings indicating unlatch when latched; Airbag light stays on with belt dings

White Smoke from Airbag on Impact

Front driver-side airbag module emits white smoke upon impact but fails to inflate. Suggests internal airbag system compromise or ignition malfunction.

When: 120,000 miles; 45 MPH rear-end collision

Symptoms owners cite: White smoke from front driver-side airbag on impact; Airbag does not deploy despite smoke

Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle deemed total loss by Ford dealer

Synthesized from 18 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had airbags trouble with your 2015 Dodge Dart? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 Dodge Dart?

It's a meaningful issue. 18 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?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

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.

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/2015/Dodge/Dart. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.