How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, making up about 1% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for airbag issues on the 2017 Ford Escape.

What do owners report about the 2017 Ford Escape airbags?

Owners most often report that airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including frontal, side, and rear-end collisions, and in one case airbags reportedly deployed outward instead of inward.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to occur on the 2017 Ford Escape?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,634 miles at the time of the reported airbag failure.

How serious are the airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape?

Of the 21 airbag complaints, 17 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 26 injuries were reported to NHTSA.

2017 Ford Escape Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, about 1% of its 2,684 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 17 crashes, 1 fire, and 26 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 47,634 miles. No airbag-related recalls are listed for this model year.

Airbags complaints: 21; 1% of 2,684
Crashes reported: 17
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 26
Median mileage: 47,634 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal or side-impact crashes at highway speeds where none of the airbags deployed.
Airbags reportedly deploying outward rather than inward, in one case detaching the front passenger tire.
Rear-end collisions at low or stopped speeds where airbags failed to inflate.
Side-impact or rollover crashes where only the steering wheel airbag activated and side curtain airbags stayed inactive.
Total-loss crashes with significant frame or structural damage but no airbag deployment reported.

When 2017 Ford Escape airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2016, latest Jul 2, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, making up about 1% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for airbag issues on the 2017 Ford Escape.
What do owners report about the 2017 Ford Escape airbags?: Owners most often report that airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including frontal, side, and rear-end collisions, and in one case airbags reportedly deployed outward instead of inward.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to occur on the 2017 Ford Escape?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,634 miles at the time of the reported airbag failure.
How serious are the airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape?: Of the 21 airbag complaints, 17 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 26 injuries were reported to NHTSA.