# Jeep Wrangler airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 88 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (28) - **Related recalls:** 5 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Jeep Wrangler (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (28). There are **5 recalls** 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. ## Jeep Wrangler airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 26 | 481 | 5% | | 2016 | 28 | 462 | 6% | | 2017 | 9 | 312 | 3% | | 2018 | 12 | 1827 | 1% | | 2019 | 2 | 747 | 0% | | 2020 | 2 | 618 | 0% | | 2021 | 4 | 959 | 0% | | 2022 | 4 | 413 | 1% | | 2023 | 1 | 376 | 0% | 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. ## Jeep Wrangler recalls related to the airbag warning light **[24V199000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V199000)** (2023-2024 models, reported 2024-03-14): An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. **[24V196000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V196000)** (2016 models, reported 2024-03-14): An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. **[19V018000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V018000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2019-01-15, **park outside / do not drive advisory**): In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. **Remedy:** Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. **[16V734000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V734000)** (2016-2017 models, reported 2016-10-13): If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. **[16V288000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V288000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2016-05-11): Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Jeep Wrangler owners report - "I was driving down a side street when I received several warning lights for service shifter, airbags, seatbelts as well as the engine and all gauges cutting in and out. Following that my power steering went out and I could barely steer the vehicle. I had to call roadside assistance to tow the vehicle. The following..." -- owner of a 2023 Jeep Wrangler, complaint filed 2023 - "Warnings or Prior Symptoms: No specific airbag warning lights were present at the time of the crash. However, the vehicle had ongoing mechanical issues prior to the accident, including repeated service visits and unresolved performance concerns. The exact relationship between these prior issues and the airbag..." -- owner of a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, complaint filed 2025 - "There were no warnings, no notes about electrical issues, airbags, coolant leaks, engine leaks, or any of the major concerns now being reported. On my most recent visit (October 2025), the dealership suddenly reported multiple "Immediate Attention" failures, including: - Airbag system issues - Electrical system..." -- owner of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 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 Jeep Wrangler airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 5 related recalls (24V199000, 24V196000, 19V018000, 16V734000, 16V288000) covering 2015-2024 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Jeep Wrangler years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2018 Wrangler model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 28 for 2016. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep 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 Jeep Wrangler warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/jeep-wrangler): 33 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/jeep-wrangler): 95 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/jeep-wrangler): 338 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/jeep-wrangler): 143 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-wrangler): 10 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-wrangler): 248 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-wrangler): 10 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-wrangler): 247 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 - [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 - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-civic): 59 complaints ## Jeep Wrangler - [Jeep Wrangler specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-wrangler) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.