2013 Chevrolet Volt air bags problems
161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger presence sensor is failing or failed because every time someone sit in there the airbag turns on and off repeatedly every 2-3 mins and gives a service airbag warning and if no one is sitting in the passenger seat then it just stays on. Could be really dangerous if a wreck happens…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“The passenger occupancy sensor gives a false positive. The only way I can get rid of the beeping is plug in the seatbelt. I have read on Reddit forums that this is a very common problem with 2013 volts, but for some reason there isn't a recall. This is a safety issue. Thank you!”
filed Oct 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defectCampaign 23V516000 · Jul 27, 2023
Air Bags problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volt | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Volt | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Volt | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Volt | 7 | 16% |
| 2014 Volt | 32 | 34% |
| 2012 Volt | 86 | 35% |
| 2011 Volt | 8 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.