2021 Jeep Gladiator Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,202miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,202 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 12-13-23 I hit an 8 point buck going 55mph head on between the 2 headlights doing 15k in damage.. airbags did not deploy. On 4-11-26 I was hit by a drunk driver head on. I was going 33mph, he was going much faster in a Polaris rzr hit me on the driver side tearing off my tire, and whole suspension completely, sending me into an embankment... and still no airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11732127, filed 2026-04“While driving multiple warnings appears on the dash including bus communication, airbag, transmission communication, and abs. The vehicles engine began to randomly change rpm. The transmission began to shift speratically and was unable to maintain speed. The vehicle would not allow me to turn on hazard lights to warn surrounding motorists. Similar warnings appeared on the dash once before and the vehicle would not start and left me stranded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552467, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a failure with the occupant classification module which produced fault code: B2122-00. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 3,153.”
NHTSA complaint #11428560, filed 2021-08, 3,153 miles“The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a corner, another vehicle was speeding and crashed into the front driver's side quarter panel. The impact pushed the vehicle forward, causing the front driver's wheel to swipe a telephone pole before landing on a residential lawn. The other vehicle then crashed into a telephone pole. The front driver's side air bag deployed, but there was a hole in the side air bag and the driver's air bag failed to fully deploy. Additionally, a burning odor was detected after the air bags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11641183, filed 2025-02, 17,250 miles“Air bag sensor fails to properly sense a passenger in the passenger seat and the service airbag warning light cycles on and off. To keep it from cycling - one must disconnect the sensor. I have contacted the dealer to diagnose the problem. The condition occurred after starting the vehicle and occurs whether there is a passenger or not. It also occurs while the car is in run mode. Airbag will not function or may deploy with too much force”
NHTSA complaint #11543715, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11026819Dec 19, 2025Door - passenger air bag
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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