A faulty airbag or a malfunction can be caused by design defects, manufacturing errors, or even issues related to recalls that were never addressed. When an airbag fails to deploy, it significantly increases the risk of severe injury, even in minor accidents.
Airbags should deploy in a timely and controlled manner during a wreck to save lives. Defective airbags are more common than you might think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 50,000 Toyota vehicles were deemed unsafe to drive in 2024 due to defective airbags. Airbag malfunctions can happen for several reasons, including: