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 ...
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 ...
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.