DOOR - PASSENGER AIR BAG
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Jeep Wrangler airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the airbags 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 →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Wrangler | 62 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 62 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 21 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 6 |
| 2019 Wrangler (this page) | 4 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 4 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 9 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 |
2crashes
3injuries
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.
U0131 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A DTC Active Or Stored. EPS Light On.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Cluster Warnings To Service SOS System, Service Air Bag System, Blind Spot Unavailable, Or Park Sense Not Available Messages
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Cluster Warnings To Service SOS System, Service Air Bag System, Blind Spot Unavailable, Or Park Sense Not Available Messages
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗U0131 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A DTC Active. EPS Light On.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had airbags trouble with your 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
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 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 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.
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/2019/Jeep/Wrangler.
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.