How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 54 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape, making up about 2% of all 2,749 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2013 Ford Escape?

Yes. Recall 14V237000, reported May 7, 2014, covers the restraint control module (RCM), which may have software programming errors affecting airbag deployment. Ford dealers reprogram the RCM free of charge.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Ford Escape?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 31,410 miles.

Have the airbag complaints led to injuries or fires?

NHTSA data tied to these 54 complaints includes 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 injuries.

2013 Ford Escape Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 54 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape, about 2% of all complaints filed for the year. These complaints link to 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 31,410 miles. A related recall (14V237000) covers a restraint control module software error.

Airbags complaints: 54; 2% of 2,749
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 31,410 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, including at highway speeds.
Side-impact airbags do not deploy when the vehicle is struck on the side, even in cases involving injuries.
Owners report the airbag-off warning light illuminating unexpectedly, sometimes while a passenger is seated.
Some owners state they received a recall notice for the restraint control module but had not had the reprogramming performed before an accident occurred.
A small number of reports describe a fire originating near the airbag bracket area of the vehicle.

When 2013 Ford Escape airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 2, 2013, latest Jan 21, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jan 2026; peak Nov 2014 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Ford Escape

NHTSA 14V237000May 7, 2014Airbags594,785 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
Risk: If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.

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 the 2013 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 54 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape, making up about 2% of all 2,749 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2013 Ford Escape?: Yes. Recall 14V237000, reported May 7, 2014, covers the restraint control module (RCM), which may have software programming errors affecting airbag deployment. Ford dealers reprogram the RCM free of charge.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Ford Escape?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 31,410 miles.
Have the airbag complaints led to injuries or fires?: NHTSA data tied to these 54 complaints includes 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 injuries.