How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Ford Explorer?

NHTSA lists 44 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer, about 4% of the 1,197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Explorer airbags?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this airbag issue.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 Ford Explorer is 66,500 miles.

Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the airbag complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer.

Is the airbag light problem worse in 2011 than other Explorer years?

The 2011 Explorer's 4% airbag complaint share is close to nearby years like 2012 (3%) and 2014 (3%), and lower than 2015 (5%) and 2016 (4%), so it is not a standout year within the model.

2011 Ford Explorer Airbags Problems

Owners filed 44 airbag complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer, about 4% of all complaints for that year. The dominant pattern is a persistent airbag warning light with a median failure mileage of 66,500 miles, and no related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 44; 4% of 1,197
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 66,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbag warning light stays on or flickers intermittently, which owners say deactivates the SRS system and prevents airbag deployment in a crash.
Owners report the airbag master module or seat connectors failing, requiring repeated dealer visits without a lasting fix.
Some owners report that airbags did not deploy during an actual collision.
Loose wiring connectors under the seat are cited as a root cause, with a grease-based fix mentioned by dealers.
Airbag light issues sometimes appear alongside seat belt warning light problems tied to the same restraint system wiring.

When 2011 Ford Explorer airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 5, 2011, latest Mar 25, 2025.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Mar 2025; peak Jun 2015 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Explorer model year

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

20106 (5%)
201144 (4%)
201227 (3%)
201318 (1%)
201447 (3%)
201584 (5%)
201699 (4%)
201734 (2%)
201811 (2%)
20192 (1%)
20205 (0%)
20216 (1%)
20227 (3%)
20234 (4%)
20242 (10%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2011 Ford Explorer?: NHTSA lists 44 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer, about 4% of the 1,197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Explorer airbags?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this airbag issue.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 Ford Explorer is 66,500 miles.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the airbag complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer.
Is the airbag light problem worse in 2011 than other Explorer years?: The 2011 Explorer's 4% airbag complaint share is close to nearby years like 2012 (3%) and 2014 (3%), and lower than 2015 (5%) and 2016 (4%), so it is not a standout year within the model.