2016 Ford Edge Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, about 2% of its 912 total complaints for the year, tied to 7 crashes and 6 injuries. A related recall (17V123000) covers the driver's frontal air bag module, which may not fully inflate or could rupture.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 2% of 912
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 54,678 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the driver's frontal air bag failing to deploy in a frontal or head-on collision, leaving the driver's leg or foot pinned against the pedals.
- Owners describe airbags not deploying at all despite a hard crash, including a rear-end collision at 60 MPH and a low-speed crash into another vehicle.
- Some owners report only certain airbags deploying while the steering wheel driver airbag stayed inactive, even after a frontal impact into a tree.
- One owner reported the steering wheel airbag physically detaching from its housing and falling out during normal turning.
- Several owners who received the recall notice said replacement parts for the driver frontal air bag module were unavailable for an extended period.
- One owner referenced a separate Takata airbag recall notice from a dealer that did not match any listed recall for the vehicle.
When 2016 Ford Edge airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 29, 2017, latest Dec 23, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 17V123000Feb 27, 2017Airbags27,531 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Airbags complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2016 Ford Edge have an airbag recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 17V123000, reported February 27, 2017, covers the driver's frontal air bag module, which may not fully inflate or could rupture. The remedy is a free dealer replacement of the module.
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Edge, about 2% of the 912 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Have airbag problems on the 2016 Ford Edge caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these airbag complaints show 7 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 54,677.5 miles.
- Is the 2016 Ford Edge worse than other Edge years for airbag complaints?
- The 2010 model year has far more airbag complaints (287, 43% share) than the 2016 model year (15 complaints, 2% share), so the 2016 Edge is not an outlier for this problem area among Edge years.