Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester. Consumer was in an auto accident where airbags did not deploy. The consumer stated the vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle's front was destroyed. The consumer sustained whiplash.

My name is [xxx] address: [xxx] e-mail: [xxx] cell: [xxx] I am the first and the only owner of the car, Subaru Forester premium, 2017. VIN [xxx] purchased from reedman toll Subaru, langhorne, PA, on 03/2017, as a brand new. Current mileage: 63000 my car is totaled, none of the airbags had deployed passenger side airbag was serviced by Subaru reedman this spring d/t manufacturer recall. I was traveling 30 mph on major road, having the right of way. A Dodge truck crossed in front of me, speeding from a cross road. My car hit right front tire of the track. My car's front was completely destroyed, front end pushed well into the engine compartment. This was a front to side impact. All liquids leaked away on the spot. Both head lites and fog lites were torn away from my car and thrown around the road. Both right doors are having dents, too. Insurance company, aaa, declared total loss. Airbags did not deploy, none of them. I sustained a whiplash injury requiring medical attention and investing in rehabilitation measures. . . . . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph a tractor trailer collided into the passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to roll down a hill. The vehicle rolled over several times and the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the driver side and passenger side air bag did not deployed. The contact indicated that during the incident only the passenger and driver side curtain airbags had deployed. The driver sustained an injured left hand and left leg and shoulder injuries. The front passenger sustained a head, right hand and facial lacerations. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer was not notified of the the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Jft.

The passenger side air bag sensor does not always know when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. The passenger side airbag will remain off even when an adult is seated with the seat belt on. The airbag light will light up on the dash randomly but clears once the vehicle is shut off. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion and is concerning as the front passenger airbag would not deploy in a crash.

2017 Subaru Forester with 45,000 miles - air bag sensor went out unexpectedly (as shown by a red airbag light on the dashboard) air bag would not deploy if the car were to get into an accident even when there was a person in the passenger seat of the car. Light would indicate that there was an issue while driving at any speed. Light would turn off on occasion and then turn back on, even with no change in weight on the seat, indicating that the sensor was faulty. Nothing was spilled on the seat where the sensor is located nor should there be any other reason that the sensor should stop working at only 45,000 miles. This was purely an equipment malfunction.

2017 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated while attempting to park the vehicle, it accelerated in reverse. The vehicle drove over a curb and crashed into a tree. The brakes were inoperable. The key was removed from the ignition in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The airbag did not deploy.

Involved in a car accident that was where the Subaru was t-boned on the passenger side, resulting in extensive damage. Both front and rear door and all paneling on the passenger side had to be replaced. The side airbags failed to deploy upon impact. My vehicle was moving at 40mph and the vehicle that hit me was going 20-30mph and accelerating.

2017 Forester srs airbag sensor defective two years after purchase, the srs airbag warning light appeared. This light flickers on and off, at random, whether or not a passenger is in the seat. (no passenger will be driving with me until this is repaired. ) my Subaru dealership service manager told me that there was a recall (he misspoke, perhaps he meant �should be�) and said that he "sees this all the time". He immediately knew (prior to testing it) that they would be replacing the passenger seat bottom, for a new sensor pad. He said they are usually backordered. Backordered indicates to me that there is a high demand to correct this error in this critical safety system. At this point, I have Subaru corporate involved; I've emailed and spoken at length with kris drechsel, a supervisor in customer service, and charles hosier, a customer service advocate. While they both were superb in their interactions with me, I learned nothing about what Subaru is doing or intends to do about this reprehensible situation, other than pass along my complaint. I was emailed that they are "not aware of any trending issue with the passenger side seat sensor". Subaru is clearly aware there is a problem and is neglectful in not being fully transparent with owners that there is the potential that an airbag may not deploy in a collision due to this sensor defect. Subaru noted that they rely on customer feedback and that the appropriate protocol will be followed for such complaints. Considering the gravity of this issue, I assume, then, that I am the only customer who has provided this complaint and that they are now going to discover the �trend� and provide notice of this srs airbag defect to the public. There are 25 complaints on this site alone (of how many that "may appear"?), countless online forums, and apparently law suits pending. Is a death what's prerequisite here?.

The upper dashboard passenger air bag warning light above the steering wheel is going off and on weather there is a passenger in the seat or not. It may stay on after starting the engine and continue during driving. The last 45 minute trip I took it stayed on the entire time. Other times it has come on while a passenger was in the seat in the middle of a trip @ 45mph. The dealer on 2/28/19 says it's a "b1650 occupant detection system malfunction" and that the passenger seat bottom needs replaced but there is no replacement available at this time. Said they would call when it was available, but don't hold my breath. This is a safety issue as the air bag will not deploy in a crash if the light is on. I find many complaints about this issue online but no recalls. Why not. How many people will need to be killed before this safety issue is quickly resolved? this vehicle has 25,437 mile on it.

Front passenger airbag warning light comes on intermittently, either on start up or while driving, stays on for hours or days at a time, unrelated to whether the seat is occupied or not. When it is on, passenger seat belt light indicates it is not fastened even if it is. The seat has never had spills, rain or otherwise wet. This has been going on for at least 6 months. Subaru dealer states past error code b1760 which they reset and say there is nothing they can do because they can not find an immediate problem. Dealer admits that when warning light is on, the airbag will not deploy. This is so unsafe I hesitate to transport any front passengers. It is a large safety issue that is being ignored! can you do anything?.

Driver's Subaru was struck from behind by a box truck while stationary on a highway (driver had stopped just short of a multi-car collision but the box truck behind her was unable to stop); box truck pushed the Subaru into the car in front. Driver's seatbelt was on, but driver's chest struck the steering wheel and her head possibly hit the side window. Airbags did not deploy and seatbelt did not stop driver from striking steering wheel. Also, the empty front passenger seat rocketed forward on its rails all the way to the front, and at least three hinges flew off the passenger seat rail mechanism.