# Dodge Durango airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 30 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (11) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Dodge Durango (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (11). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Dodge Durango airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 11 | 505 | 2% | | 2016 | 3 | 161 | 2% | | 2017 | 3 | 214 | 1% | | 2018 | 3 | 233 | 1% | | 2019 | 2 | 145 | 1% | | 2020 | 3 | 56 | 5% | | 2021 | 4 | 208 | 2% | | 2023 | 1 | 38 | 3% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Dodge Durango recalls related to the airbag warning light **[21V280000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V280000)** (2020-2021 models, reported 2021-04-22): A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Dodge Durango owners report - "The contact stated that upon startup and while driving, the check engine and airbag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter became stuck when shifting into drive(D). The rearview camera flickered, displayed incorrect images, and the display screen intermittently froze or turned blue. The vehicle..." -- owner of a 2023 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2026 - "At this time, it is UNKNOWN whether there were any airbag/SRS warning lamps or warning messages before the collision because I was not the owner/operator of the vehicle when the collision" -- owner of a 2021 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2026 - "Front panel lights show a Warning/safety panel light related to Air Bags. Same as Dodge Charger that have an urgent safety recall by Dodge." -- owner of a 2020 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Dodge Durango airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (21V280000) covering 2020-2021 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Dodge Durango years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2021 Durango model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 11 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Dodge Durango with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Dodge Durango has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Dodge dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Dodge Durango warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/dodge-durango): 14 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/dodge-durango): 23 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/dodge-durango): 73 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/dodge-durango): 25 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/dodge-durango): 24 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/dodge-durango): 24 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Dodge Durango - [Dodge Durango specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-durango) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/dodge-durango Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.