2013 Chevrolet Sonic Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

25Air Bags complaints

11.5%Of all 217 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE55 · 25.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55 · 25.3%

Unspecified / other45 · 20.7%

POWER TRAIN38 · 17.5%

AIR BAGS25 · 11.5%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10884913 — filed 07/14/2016

“I HAVE HAD MY CAR INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN 5 MONTHS AND THEY HAVE YET TO FIX MY PASSENGER AIRBAG ISSUE. I…”NHTSA complaint 10852208 — filed 03/29/2016

“WHEN MY WIFE RIDES FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG INDICATOR SHOWS AIR BAG OFF. RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED AFTERMARKET SEAT COVERS WILL EFFECT…”NHTSA complaint 10823741 — filed 02/02/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic: 25 of 217 complaints on file (11.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.