2009 Pontiac G8 Air Bags Problems

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

65Air Bags complaints

45.1%Of all 144 complaints

#1Most-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

AIR BAGS65 · 45.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 12.5%

SUSPENSION13 · 9%

SUSPENSION:FRONT7 · 4.9%

STEERING6 · 4.2%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Pontiac G8 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G8. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE "AIR BAG FAULT" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10972079 — filed 04/12/2017

“RECEIVED NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR TWO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. I WORK IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF A MOTORCYLE DEALERSHIP SO I AM FAMILIAR…”NHTSA complaint 10959720 — filed 03/09/2017

“AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATES AIRBAG IS OFF, EVEN WHEN 180LB ADULT PASSENGER IS PRESENT ON SEAT. THIS CONTINUED FOR SOME TIME UNTIL THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10959703 — filed 03/09/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Pontiac G8: 65 of 144 complaints on file (45.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 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.