One of the worst moments in a driver's life is when a car accident occurs. That can be made even worse if the airbags have been deployed or your car has potentially been totaled. However, while the ...

Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator. Certain Outback and ...

In a crash, airbags are often seen as the ultimate safety feature, the final line of defense for drivers and passengers. But they don't deploy in every collision. Airbags only activate when a ...

With all the recent reports about airbags that could shoot shrapnel into a car, it can be easy to forget that the opposite issue can also be problematic. Indeed, Stellantis is now recalling 38,164 ...

DETROIT -- Another problem has developed with automotive air bags, this one resulting in recalls of up to 5 million vehicles worldwide. Continental Automotive Systems says in documents filed with the ...

It's possible to drive a vehicle after airbags have deployed, but it's not advisable for several reasons. According to IIHS, frontal airbags for occupants not wearing a seatbelt will activate when ...

Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including ...

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) is recalling 332,000 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns that a seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat airbag from deploying.

Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.