How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, which is 2% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint pattern for the 2011 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically get reported on the 2011 Escape?

The median mileage at failure among these airbag complaints is 65,000 miles.

Did the airbag issue lead to injuries or crashes?

Yes. Among the 26 airbag complaints, NHTSA data links 18 crashes and 23 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Escape years for airbag complaints?

The 2011 Escape had 26 airbag complaints (2% share), lower in count than 2013's 54 complaints but similar in share to 2012, 2014, and 2016, which each also sit around 1-2%.

2011 Ford Escape Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 2% of that year's 1,316 total complaints. These reports involve 18 crashes and 23 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 65,000 miles, but no related recall exists for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 26; 2% of 1,316
Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 23
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-severe front or rear-end collisions, including impacts near 20 mph and 55 mph.
Some drivers report the front airbag deployed but did not fully inflate, while side airbags failed to deploy at all.
Seat backs or seat frames collapse or break during crashes where airbags also failed to deploy, allowing occupants to be thrown backward.
Owners describe head, chest, and shoulder injuries from striking the steering wheel or dashboard when airbags did not activate.
One report describes an electrical system failure and stall at 35 mph immediately before a crash in which the airbags did not deploy.

When 2011 Ford Escape airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2011, latest Dec 18, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Dec 2024; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Escape model year

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

201013 (1%)
201126 (2%)
201224 (4%)
201354 (2%)
201432 (2%)
201516 (1%)
201624 (2%)
201721 (1%)
20189 (1%)
201911 (2%)
202012 (1%)
20212 (1%)
20224 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20246 (8%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, which is 2% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint pattern for the 2011 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically get reported on the 2011 Escape?: The median mileage at failure among these airbag complaints is 65,000 miles.
Did the airbag issue lead to injuries or crashes?: Yes. Among the 26 airbag complaints, NHTSA data links 18 crashes and 23 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Escape years for airbag complaints?: The 2011 Escape had 26 airbag complaints (2% share), lower in count than 2013's 54 complaints but similar in share to 2012, 2014, and 2016, which each also sit around 1-2%.