Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 37 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy. Read details...
Airbags did not deploy upon impact at highway speed (~80mph). Read details...
The passenger side 'occupant detection sensor module' is faulty. This module has been recalled on similar Subaru vehicles recently. The module detects an occupant in the passenger seat, and either activates or deactivates the supplemental restraint system. Read details...
The passenger side air bag shuts off after driving in the vehicle for 45 mins or more. The vehicle is still in motion when the air bag symbols on the dashboard signals it is now shut off. The passenger is still seated in the seat. The vehicle may be on city street or highway, it makes no difference. Read details...
Front passenger airbag light (shown next to clock) will periodically switch from on to off while the seat is occupied. This problem happens while the car is in motion, frequently on longer trips. Restarting the car does not fix the issue, nor does readjusting the seat. Read details...