Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the contact. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered injuries to the head and was currently hospitalized. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the non-deployment of the air bags and the manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure mileage was 168,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 2/9/12
Dt: the drivers side air bag deployed while sitting in the driveway. Grand daughter had turned the key in the ignition, but did not start vehicle. This happened on June 27,2005. Contacted the Chevrolet dealer, and found out there was an open recall and to notify Oldsmobile. Contacted Oldsmobile, and they said to notifiy GM, did that, and they sent out a investigator last Thursday. Then, received a letter from GM to give the same information that consumer already gave 5 or 6 times.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 40-45 MPH with a 1985, Ford, mustang. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer notified and was unwilling to assist in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
When starting the vehicle consumer leaned on the steering wheel, causing driver's air bag to inadvertently deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Evoq was filed by tonny jennings 408 grand ave sw, fort payne, al 35967/[phone].
Airbag deployed while traveling down a road with no notice and no incident leading to the forementioned deployment. Stunned and confused-driver could not see and applied brakes and turned steering wheel to left to avoid oncoming traffic.
On Friday 10/6/2000 while my sister driving the car, the airbag light in the dashboard comes on with no reason. My sister then desided to take it to the Oldsmobile dealership the next morning. The next day, while starting the car, the airbag deployed in her face. I took the car to arnold palmer Oldsmobile in charlotte. The service department told me they will check on any recalls by the manufacture. After ten days, they told me there is no recall and the problem was from the horn modula. I think thy did not want to blame it on the manufacture. I would like an answer rather than a cover up.
Consumer has scheduled several appointments with dealership regarding recall 00v17100/ air bag repairs. Dealership ordered part to service consumer's vehicle, and part was installed on another vehicle. Parts manager said he would contact consumer when new part came in. Consumer has yet to hear anything regarding the status of part needed to repair defect.
Vehicle was parked when key was placed in the ingition the driver's side air bag deployed without a cause. Also, vehicle has both driver's and passenger's side air bags. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.
Consumer received recall notice 00V171000/ air bag failure approximately 9 months ago, and dealership continued to tell consumer that parts should be coming in on next coming up truck. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. While driving eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the drivers side air bag deployed and hit the driver on the right arm. The investigating officer could no evidence of damage to explain why the air bag deployed.
Airbag complaints in other Cutlass years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 21% of the model year's 156 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (24 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 160,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 11 injuries 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.