The front airbag passenger sensor malfunctions. it turns the airbag off while a passenger is sitting in the seat. this happens while the car is in motion, both on city streets and on the highway. restarting the car and repositioning the seat does not reliably turn the seatbelt back on. this happens even when the seat is dry.
I was involved in an accident on i-10 on 11/27/2019 at 2 pm. i was traveling at 60- to 65 mph and hit a suv that had stopped in the left hand lane. the airbags did not deploy ( passenger or driver side) i have reported this to subaru and so far they have not been helpful. i received contusions from my right hip to my left clavicle but no broken bones.
The passenger side occupant detection system has failed. when someone sits in the passenger seat the airbag is not activated and the airbag warning light comes on. this seems to be a common complaint.
Sometimes while i'm driving and when a person is in the passenger seat the air bag randomly turns off. also twice the seat belt alarm has sounded while i'm driving and non one is in the passenger seat. i had the issue checked out at the dealer today and the sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced at a $800 plus cost to me. i understand this is the same sensor that was recalled on the 2012 models.
Passenger side airbag disabled because the under seat sensor is faulty in 2013 subaru impreza. the dealer charged me $154.95 just to read the code to explain the fault. codes b1760 and b1761 indicate the "sensor mat is abnormal." tech recommends to replace the passenger seat bottom. the issue is that this costs $1181.85 to replace. subaru should issue a recall on this model because many of us are putting our passengers at unreasonable risk due to a faulty sensor installed by subaru. the cost to replace it is extortionate. i love my car and i hope that subaru will do the right thing and help restore my trust in their safety record.
Complaint regarding: subaru passenger-airbag occupant detection system (ods). passenger airbag signal turns on and off unexpectedly during the following circumstances: passenger in the seat and the car is stationary, no passenger in the seat and the car is stationary, passenger in the seat when car is in motion in the street, passenger in the seat when car is in motion on the highway, no passenger is in the seat and car is in motion in the street and highway. passenger seat was not wet at any time. laptop and cell phone was on the seat (backpack or passenger lap), or in close proximity in most incidents. any passenger occupant has always been an adult meeting the state and federal safety regulations. resource to explain concern in greater detail. and to express deep concern that the impreza 2012 sensor recall was not extended to the impreza 2013 year: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15353278/subaru-recalls-32000-imprezas-for-airbag-sensors/ resource for impreza 2012 and 2013 ods mechanism: https://www.stanleysubaru.com/blog/2012/august/6/how-does-the-occupant-detection-system-ods-work-in-my-subaru.htm
The passenger air bag light does not come on or activate when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. the air bag light in the dash by the speedometer also comes on randomly. the exact same thing is happening that other people have commented about on this website. the 2012s were recalled, but not the 2013s with the same parts?? get it together subaru...
I was driving straight on a city street and the airbag light came on, i don't know why, but i do know the airbags will not deploy if i get into a accident. the car only has 95000 miles on it seems like a defect, never own a vehicle that had this happen
To start off i have an extended warranty on my vehicle felt my clutch starting to shift they told me i needed a new clutch flywheel and throttle bearing. took it to a independent repair shop. they replaced the throttle bearing which was completely warped clutch was good but replaced anyway because at that point why not the entire transmission was out. called subaru nothing was done. also just got into an accident vehicle was totaled and my airbags did not inflate.
I've been having issues with the passenger airbag light for years. i have brought it into the dealership many times over the course of 4 years and they cannot reproduce it, and often state that there is no record of others reporting this problem. when i have a passenger in the seat, the car doesnt register them and the airbag is turned off. whether the seat is damp or bone dry, moving or not, it still fails most of the time, which is very worrisome. while the 2012 model have been recalled, the 2013 has not, despite the fact that they use the same exact technology. this has made me unlikely to buy another subaru in the future, because it is a very dangerous and serious issue. the 2012 was recalled, please recall the 2013 also before someone dies or has a serious injury!
I have been having airbag problems with the passenger seat. whenever there is a passenger sitting, the amber indicator light is in the 'off' position and there is a red airbag light on the dashboard. it doesn't matter if the passenger is dry or damp, if the car is stationary or driving on the street/highway. sometimes, when there is no passenger and i place my cell phone on the seat, the airbag indicator light turns on as if there is a passenger. this is a serious issue in case of an accident. nice to know that subaru cares so much about 'safety'. the 2012 was recalled, please recall the 2013 also before someone dies or has a serious injury!
I really feel my 2013 impreza should fall into the takata recall. i made sure to check my vehicle didn't qualify, but it appears to be doing similar things presented for those currently in the recall. the first time i have proof of my airbag indicator light was 7.4.2016 at 45,896 miles. at the time, i was the only person in the vehicle. when i went to the local subaru dealer to have it checked, they said they couldn't check it unless the light was lit (which it was not) and suggested the seat might have been wet. most recently, i have had a front passenger in my vehicle and the indicator light has come on and the air bag light switched to off at least 3 times in the last two weeks. i purchased my subaru for the safety and this is a huge issue if the airbag does not deploy if for some reason i get into an accident. just continuing driving with this light on caused me a great deal of anxiety for fear of the unknown. i like to think i am a good driver, but i couldn't live with myself if a defect of my vehicle was responsible for losing a precious passenger. please try to review more of these cases and update the recall list. for the first documented instance, the vehicle was in a driveway and parked without a passenger. these last couple of incidences have been both parked and in motion along roadways ranging from 50-70mph.
On a hot, long drive with a sweaty friend in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag turned off according to the dash indicator. the airbag error indicator also turned on. it was a long, highway drive and outdoor temperatures were 80-100f, though i was running ac inside.
Air bag is disabled when moisture or humidity is present on the passenger seat. specifically the airbag red light illuminates and the amber passenger side air bag off light illuminates. this is a problem that presented itself soon after purchase. it has happened while stationary & while driving. it has been triggered by both humidity in the air & perspiration by the passenger. i believe the problem has to do with moisture compromising the passenger seat switch. the incident has happened many times. most recently i had left the rear window open it was humid but there was no rain, when i went to work in the morning the red airbag light was on. the problem may be getting worse over time, in the past a towel or trash bag would prevent it but no, as mentioned it is being triggered by humid air. i videoed one example and have attempted to include it but it is too large i would be glad to email it if you are interested, my daughter is in the front seat, the airbag light is on and the passenger side airbag indicator shows off. the video was taken on sept 30th 2014, the vehicle had 35,212 miles on it at the time.
Sensor for air bag in passenger seat not working correctly. works 80% of the time, but will put a warning on my dashboard randomly while i'm driving and disable airbag. it could happen when stationary or driving. doesn't seem to matter the speed or if anybody is in the seat or not. it's been happening on and off for almost 3 years. please help, the fix is very expensive and it seems like this is not the first time there have been problems with subarus passenger side airbag sensors. the k you very much.
Cleaned upholstery and seats slightly damp, when i started car the red air bag light came on and passenger seat showed air bag off even though a passenger was in seat. it has been two days and air bag light is still on and passenger bag shows as off even if passenger is in seat. as soon as i start the car the air bag light comes on and stays on while driving.
After cleaning front seats with upholstery cleaner and seats damp air bag light red comes on also shows passenger air bag as off even though someone in seat. happens if car stationary or moving.
My mother has an issue with her airbag light in her subura impreza car off and on first time last year and she brought into subaru and the light went off they told her next time it happens to bring in right away then she was driving last week and the light popped on again she called subaru america headquarters about they told her it was a safety issue she and sent her in the subaru dealer in bloomfield nj to get a diagnostic test to see what is wrong with the car after a couple of hours of checking they said it was nothing wrong with the car but when my mom asked the lady if she got into an accident would her airbags deploy the lady responded with she is not sure it depends so they released her car without being 100% sure also, i've heard my mother complain about the seatbelt tightens up around her neck while she was driving certain things in this car is unsafe and i fear for my moms' safety and my owns when i ride in this car now because on the unclarity if the airbags are gong work or not my mom's phone automatically records so i have attached the convo so you can hear the employees uncertainty the car was sold to my mom pre-owned and i'm not sure if the car came with issues because the cars history was not provided to her, some of the issues the car has can be from whatever happened to the car before my mom owned it because my mom does not drive much so the car should not be having glitches and malfunctions they claim that the glitch in the car came from a water spill on the seat nobody spilled water in the car since my mom owned it so that is a mystery as well only two people ride in that car she's the driver and im the passenger needed you can download recording at this link https://vocaroo.com/i/s0zen2x5 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm
Recall in other impreza in same year model, but not mine specifically. same issue occurs with airbag occupancy sensor in passenger seat. airbag light comes on with any amount of weight in passenger seat, airbag however does not turn on. stays off with passenger in seat. this was recalled in many other 2012-2014 impreza. subaru confirmed that passenger occupancy in my impreza is same part as occupany sensor recalled in other impreza. i was sold this car by an authorized dealer with this issue (not the company listed on the receipts provided). had to pay to get it fixed for inspection. have to replace seat bottom, almost $700 for seat alone. this is dangerous and unfair. subaru acknowledged the problem by giving me $500 goodwill repair certificate, but not full price of repair even though this has been recalled in many other vehicles.
Passenger air bag does not register as 'on' when a passenger is present. even a 15 pound backpack will cause the vehicle to show that the passenger airbag is off. it never comes on. it's gotten to the point where i will not allow people to ride in the front of my car with me, because i am worried they may be seriously injured in case of an accident. why have such a spacious vehicle if its occupants aren't safe? also, the recalled sensor in the 2012 impreza cars is the same technology in the 2013 models. why has this not been taken care of? *dt
Warning lamps for stability control air bag randomly light up on my dash board panel. the passenger air bag will also switch to off even when a passer is sitting in the seat or the passenger seat belt warning sound will go off if a small object is placed on the seat. my mechanic can't find the issue as i cannot recreate the circumstances that cause the lamps to switch on or the warning siren to chime. computer readings do not return any "codes" if the lamps aren't on.
6/1/2018-driving from kc to st. louis-drove 1.25 hours-stopped for break-drove another 1.5 hours and air bag light came on unprovoked. turn car off and back on fixed. return trip 6/3/2018 from st. louis to kc - same scenario-drove approx 2.5 hours-stopped - drove additional 1 hour and air bag light came on. turn car off and on and is off currently. was driving around 70 mph when both instances occurred.
Takata recall - i purchased my car used from a dealership in may 2018 and almost immediately the airbag light began to malfunction. the airbag light will shut off regardless of whether a purse, backpack or person is sitting in the passenger seat. in some cases there are no electronics, others there are. it can also shut off if someone sits in the car with wet clothing (after a rain storm or after swimming). this is extremely dangerous and not acceptable that this has not been addressed as a recall issue. this vehicle was manufactured in 2012, but is a 2013 model. with the exact same airbag and seat features as 2011-2012 subarus with recalls issued, this is extremely negligent on subaru's part. i should not have to make passengers sit in the back seat. this is my first subaru, based on friend recommendations, but it is highly unlikely i would buy another due to the lack of responsibility taken by subaru to repair this extremely dangerous defect. i believed that subaru took pride in making safety a number one priority with their vehicles, but no longer believe that to be the case. i also don't believe that spending $1,100 on a replacement seat, with no guarantee of this fixing the problem, should be my out of pocket expense. please issue a recall and prove you are the reputable company i believed you to be.
Takata recall. having cell phone on seat will activate the airbag on and will set off seat belt light and sound. after getting the seat wet, airbag would not go on with someone sitting in it and light would be on the dash. i had to let the seat dry and that seemed to make it work again after getting wet. this is passanger seat. i see that there's a recall for that on the 2012 model. the 2013 model is equipped with the same sensors as the 2012. would like to see this get updated and moved to a recall just like the 2012 models.
Seat occupancy sensor does not register adult human male, gets tripped if cell phon e is in proximity to the passenger in the front passenger seat. front airbag is therefore off and will not go off in case of accident. this occurs if the front passenger has a laptop or cellphone. upon inspection by dealership i was told that the sensor is broken but due to water damage which has not happened - if a damp user is enough to cause damage to sensor i believe subaru is purposefully releasing poorly designed and engineered parts. this issues first appeared in 2017 and was intermittent and is not occurring every time a passenger rides with me.
The passenger seat sensor that controls airbag is faulty. sometimes with a passenger in the seat, the airbag light will go on indicating that the airbag is disabled even though passenger is in seat and belted. this can always be reset by turning igniotion off and on again. also sensor incorrectly thinks there is a passenger in the seat even when very light packages or groceries are on the seat weighing 2-12 pounds. i've called subaru and they claim sensor is set to 27 punds or more, which is clearly not working here. subaru will not fix this under warranty so i think nhtsa should look at all the similar complaints here and investigate.
Every time it rains or is wet outside my air bag light comes on and acts as if i dont have a passenger next to me, but i do. they are sitting with seat belt on in passenger seat. but the lights on my dash say otherwise. this issue only happens when its wet out. and it shows the light on dash when im driving, not when i first start the car.
While driving on the highway with a passenger, the air bag light came on and the passenger air bag indicator switched from on to off. i had already driven probably 35 miles at highway speed (65mph) at the time this occurred. i was in motion at the time, changing lanes as i prepared to exit the highway. after the vehicle was turned off, the lights behaved as expected but the vehicle had to be turned off to fix.
I received a legal notice from auto airbag settlement about takata recall on the airbags in my car and i should make an appointment for repairs by a local retailer as soon as possible.
i purchased my 2013 subaru impreza as a certified pre-owned vehicle with ~54,000 miles on it in august 2016. over the last year, i've noticed an intermittent problem with the occupant airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. sometimes, when there is a passenger sitting in the front seat and when the vehicle is in motion, whether on a highway or on a side street, the passenger airbag off light will come on, and the red air bag light in the driver information center will come on- meaning that the airbag is off when someone is sitting in the seat and the vehicle is in motion. initially, i thought this could have been a fluke so i took the wait and see approach. this past spring, the problem started happening more, so i've since started documenting the problem every time it happens. i noticed that this problem happens more when the passenger side is damp, whether it is because i'm driving in a hot and humid location, or passenger has damp clothes due to coming back from the beach or river, exercising, or just being plain warm & sweaty. there is a recall for other 2012 imprezas for this exact problem, but my car, which i believe has the same sensors as the recalled ones for the 2012 impreza, is not covered by the recall.
I purchased my 2013 subaru impreza as a certified pre-owned vehicle with ~54,000 miles on it in august 2016. over the last year, i've noticed an intermittent problem with the occupant airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. sometimes, when there is a passenger sitting in the front seat and when the vehicle is in motion, whether on a highway or on a side street, the passenger airbag off light will come on, and the red air bag light in the driver information center will come on- meaning that the airbag is off when someone is sitting in the seat and the vehicle is in motion. initially, i thought this could have been a fluke so i took the wait and see approach. this past spring, the problem started happening more, so i've since started documenting the problem every time it happens. i noticed that this problem happens more when the passenger side is damp, whether it is because i'm driving in a hot and humid location, or passenger has damp clothes due to coming back from the beach or river, exercising, or just being plain warm & sweaty. there is a recall for other 2012 imprezas for this exact problem, but my car, which i believe has the same sensors as the recalled ones for the 2012 impreza, is not covered by the recall. i do not think that i should have to pay for a repair of something that is a known, widespread issue among subaru imprezas. i think that my car should be repaired under this recall. this problem is alarming, given that the air bag may not function properly if the car was involved in an accident.
I purchased my 2013 subaru impreza as a certified pre-owned vehicle with ~54,000 miles on it in august 2016. over the last year, i've noticed an intermittent problem with the occupant airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. sometimes, when there is a passenger sitting in the front seat and when the vehicle is in motion, whether on a highway or on a side street, the passenger airbag off light will come on, and the red air bag light in the driver information center will come on- meaning that the airbag is off when someone is sitting in the seat and the vehicle is in motion. initially, i thought this could have been a fluke so i took the wait and see approach. this past spring, the problem started happening more, so i've since started documenting the problem every time it happens. i noticed that this problem happens more when the passenger side is damp, whether it is because i'm driving in a hot and humid location, or passenger has damp clothes due to coming back from the beach or river, exercising, or just being plain warm & sweaty. there is a recall for other 2012 imprezas for this exact problem, but my car, which i believe has the same sensors as the recalled ones for the 2012 impreza, is not covered by the recall.
The srs sensor was lighting up and the airbag indicator light began to switch to off even when the passenger seat was occupied. i took my car into the dealership and they confirmed the switch has gone back and needs replaced. luckily the car is still under warranty so i am only responsible to pay for the $100 warranty deductible. after much research, i have found that this is the same srs switch used in the 2012 subaru impreza that has been replaced due to a recall.
When a passenger is in the seat, when driving or parked, the airbag sign illuminates off. occasionally the airbag indicator will illuminate on the dashboard. at times the sensor will sense the smallest things, such as a small box of tissues, and the airbag will turn on without a passenger. this is an ongoing problem for the last 3-4 months.
i purchased my 2013 subaru impreza as a certified pre-owned vehicle with ~54,000 miles on it in august 2016. over the last year, i've noticed an intermittent problem with the occupant airbag sensor in the front passenger seat. sometimes, when there is a passenger sitting in the front seat and when the vehicle is in motion, whether on a highway or on a side street, the passenger airbag off light will come on, and the red air bag light in the driver information center will come on- meaning that the airbag is off when someone is sitting in the seat and the vehicle is in motion. initially, i thought this could have been a fluke so i took the wait and see approach. this past spring, the problem started happening more, so i've since started documenting the problem every time it happens. i noticed that this problem happens more when the passenger side is damp, whether it is because i'm driving in a hot and humid location, or passenger has damp clothes due to coming back from the beach or river, exercising, or just being plain warm & sweaty. there is a recall for other 2012 imprezas for this exact problem, but my car, which i believe has the same sensors as the recalled ones for the 2012 impreza, is not covered by the recall.
Srs airbag warning light illuminates and passenger airbag turns off even with passenger in the front seat. car was in motion. this is a well known defect and a recall was issued for the exact same reason for the 2012 model, which has the same components as the 2013. is the nhtsa going to issue a recall or ignore a known and very dangerous fault?
When the passenger seat is damp, the passenger occupancy sensor stops working and deactivates the passenger airbag when an adult is occupying the front passenger seat. when this happens, the front passenger's frontal airbag indicator (located in the center display) turns "off" (even if an adult is sitting in the seat). the red srs airbag system warning (light located in the instrument cluster) turns on when this issue occurs. eventually the light shuts off by itself. this issue happens regardless whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion.
The dashboard 'airbag malfunction' light turns on and the passenger airbag light switches to 'off' while there is an adult passenger in the front passenger seat of the car. this happens upon starting the car and continues until the car engine is shut off. i am afraid if there is a crash that the passenger air bag will not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru impreza. the contact stated that the occupant detection system malfunctioned. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v419000 (air bags). the contact experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 30,000.
When passenger ( adult over 130 lbs) sits in front passenger seat the airbag sensor enables. while driving with the passenger the airbag sensor will disengage thus rendering the airbag useless. also happens if seat is slightly wet. this was a recall to the 2012 subaru impreza's and the 2013 models use the same airbag sensor.
Multiple sporadic issues with the front passenger air bag indicator. 1) when a passenger is seated with seatbelt fastened in the front passenger seat, once the car is in motion the passenger airbag indicator will change status to off and a red airbag/balloon indicator light will show on the dash as if there is no-one in the passenger seat. 2) when someone sitting in the front passenger seat exits the car, after driving away the passenger air bag indicator will turn on as if someone is sitting in the seat and the fasten seat belt chime will continue sounding even through the passenger seat is empty. 3) with no passenger in the car, if you place a cell phone directly on the passenger seat while it is plugged in to the usb port charging, the passenger air bag indicator will switch status to on and the fasten seat belt chime will sound. if you pick up the cell phone from the seat (still plugged in to usb port charging), the indicator will change back to off and the fasten seat belt chime will stop. if you place the cell phone back on the seat, the air bag indicator will switch back to on and the fasten seat belt chime will sound. issue #1 seem to occur most often in high humidity or rain. issue #3 occurs if the cell phone is greater than 35% charged.
Passenger airbag light activates/ illuminates/ stays on when passenger with wet/ moist clothing sits in passenger seat. this also occurs after cleaning the passenger seat with upholstery cleaner and the seat has not fully dried. upon reading about this problem, i found that a recall was issued for 2012 models. please include 2013 model as this is a serious safety issue.
My car is having the same exact behavior described in a recall for the 2012 model year (nhtsa campaign number 15v419000, subaru recall number wqt-55). my car is not covered by the recall, but it seems like it should be since my problem appears to be identical to that which is described.
Passenger driver airbag is off even though somebody seating . this is safety issue and i discover it recently. subaru dealer charged me for inspection and repair because item is out of warranty.
When the passenger seat is unoccupied and no electronic devices or personal belongings are in the seat, the seatbelt alarm comes on and the airbag goes from the off position to on, this is same thing that was happening in with the 2012 passenger-airbag occupancy sensor, recall.
Our subaru impreza air bag & seat belt censor malfunctions regularly when the car is in motion. when no passenger is in the front passenger seat, the sensor buzzes to indicate the presence of a passenger. the sensor malfunctions when my purse is on the seat. it malfunctions and buzzes when i simply touch the seat with slight pressure. once it seemed to go off because of condensation from a cold beverage bottle resting on the seat (that is it buzzed after the bottle was no longer on the seat, but it was damp to the touch). conversely -- and less frequently -- the sensor malfunctions when a passenger is in the front passenger seat. while the car is in motion, the sensor will change its status, suggesting that there is no occupant in the seat. this seems to imply that the air bag will not go off in the event of an emergency. this seems like a malfunction with potential to be life-threatening.
While driving on the highway the dashboard air bag light activated while both front seats were occupied. the lights went off when the vehicle was shut off and restarted but activated again within approximately two to three miles of driving again.
Passenger airbag not engaged when the passenger is in the seat with the belt on/off. continues even after the vehicle is turned off and started on again. occurs most often if the humidity is high, seat is moist, or raining. brought to the attention of subaru dealership while having service performed. was told this is normal. recall only issued for 2012 impreza even though the same sensor and airbag is installed in this model year.
While driving with a passenger in the front seat, the srs warning light came on and indicated that the passenger side airbag was off. i pulled over, turned the engine off and restarted the car. the srs light was off, passenger side airbag was on. several miles later, the condition repeated itself. repeated this process two more times with the srs warning light coming on again both times. i asked my passenger to transfer to the rear seat. the srs warning light did not go on anymore. it has been two days since the incident and the srs light has not come on even with a front seat passenger. this had happened the first time approximately two weeks ago but i thought nothing of it when the condition corrected itself after turning the engine off and turning it back on.
In regard to the recent recall for the 2012 subaru impreza passenger-airbag occupancy sensor you should know that exactly the same problem is happening in my 2013 subaru impreza.