Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The dealer informed the contact that the recall was not related to the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown part of the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,462.
On 6/22/24 I made a left turn, stopped to park. I shifted the gear into reverse and heard a loud pop sound then smoke start coming from underneath the driver side of the hood. I put the car into park and lifted the hood, there were flames on the driver side of the car. The fire department was contacted and put the fire out. The car is totaled.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Air bag light stays on at all times and it put fear of safety issue is a wreck is to happen. Driver seatbelt light doesn't go off, it's as though when putting the belt on even though it's latched it isn't and causes the warning light to stay on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle hit a rock in the road, which caused the vehicle to crash, and rolled over. The contact sustained bruising and the passenger sustained a broken left shoulder. A police report was filed and the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to westbury Jeep Eagle Chrysler Plymouth (100 jericho turnpike, westbury, ny 11590, [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I was in a car accident where another car hit the passenger side and only the passenger air bag deployed. The crash was bad enough where the other airbags should have deployed. I suffered injuries to my back, neck and arms.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the parts to do the recall were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at: 2405 s. Telegraph rb, bloomfield hills, mi 48302, tel: [phone] was contacted however, the contact was informed that the remedy parts had not been provided to the facility by FCA. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirmed the remedy was not yet available.
Chrysler Sebring recall it's been 6 months since I got this recall notice. Thank fully I have a spare car to use as I have a 5 year old daughter and I refuse to drive her in this car. I refuse to because if something did happen, Chrysler would blame me for riding in a recalled car that's been in a recall for six months now! This is ridiculous! If the car wasn't paid for,I'd sell it to get rid of it. I'd never sell a car in a recall so I am stuck with it until the year 2020 when they finally decide to make the part to fix it. I know I will never never buy another Chrysler. Should have just went with a Nissan or Toyota and I wouldn't have this problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (bill bryant Chrysler) stated that the contact would be notified once parts were available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.
Airbag complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 31% of the model year's 86 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-668 (air bags, Sep 15, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Sebring airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.