2006 Pontiac G6 Air Bags Problems

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

92Air Bags complaints

4.8%Of all 1,909 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

STEERING1,162 · 60.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM230 · 12%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING156 · 8.2%

SERVICE BRAKES116 · 6.1%

AIR BAGS92 · 4.8%

Share of the 1,909 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Pontiac G6 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SHE TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 10218129 — filed 02/15/2008

“FIRST LEAK WAS THE XM ANTENNA. WATER CAME IN THROUGH ROOF CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS. SECOND LEAK WAS FROM THE SUNROOF WATER ENTERED THE CABIN THROUGH…”NHTSA complaint 10210447 — filed 12/01/2007

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Pontiac G6: 92 of 1,909 complaints on file (4.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have in total?

1,909 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 90 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 61 reported injuries, and 2 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.