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2013 Ford Edge Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, about 1% of its 2,444 total complaints that year. These complaints link to 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 54,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints
20
1% of 2,444
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed collisions, including impacts around 25 mph, 35 mph, and 55 mph.
  • Several drivers describe hitting the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield before any airbag activated, resulting in head, chest, or leg injuries.
  • One owner reported the passenger-side airbag warning light and an alert saying the seat sensor was blocked, despite no visible obstruction.
  • Multiple complaints describe airbag non-deployment during animal strikes, including a deer collision at 70 mph that totaled the vehicle.
  • One report describes a dashboard dropping down during a crash along with airbag deployment causing chest and shoulder injuries.
  • A rollover crash at about 55 mph left the passenger-side airbag undeployed, with occupants sustaining injuries including a lumbar fracture.

When 2013 Ford Edge airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2014, latest Feb 28, 2026.

2013 Ford Edge airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Feb 2015Jul 2016Jun 2018Aug 2019May 2022Feb 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010287 (43%)
  2. 201112 (1%)
  3. 20128 (1%)
  4. 201320 (1%)
  5. 201411 (3%)
  6. 201510 (1%)
  7. 201615 (2%)
  8. 201711 (1%)
  9. 201812 (1%)
  10. 20192 (0%)
  11. 20205 (2%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20226 (5%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20243 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is about 1% of its 2,444 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Edge airbags?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this airbag issue on the 2013 Ford Edge.
What mileage do airbag problems usually show up at on the 2013 Ford Edge?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Ford Edge is 54,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Ford Edge airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. The 20 airbag complaints are linked to 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.
Is the 2013 Ford Edge worse for airbag complaints than other years?
The 2013 model's 20 airbag complaints and 1% share are similar to most other Edge years, while the 2010 model year stands out with 287 complaints and a 43% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.