How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is about 2% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2010 Ford F-150?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the airbag complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 F-150?

The median mileage at failure among the airbag complaints is 75,000 miles.

What kinds of airbag issues do 2010 F-150 owners report?

Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, airbags deploying unexpectedly in minor collisions, and airbag warning lights turning on randomly, often linked to seat belt sensor faults.

Were there any injuries linked to airbag complaints on this truck?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 7 injuries and 7 crashes among the 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 F-150.

2010 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 843 complaints. Owners report both non-deployment in crashes and unexpected or unnecessary deployment, plus false airbag warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 19; 2% of 843
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes at speeds around 45-60 mph, sometimes resulting in injury.
Airbag warning lights illuminate randomly or intermittently, often tied to seat belt tensioner or module sensor faults that dealers could not always diagnose.
Side airbags deployed unexpectedly during low-speed or minor-damage collisions, with body shop staff stating the deployment should not have occurred.
Passenger airbag disable indicator cycles on and off even when a properly seated passenger is detected.
One owner reported airbag deployment causing minor lacerations from debris, raising concern about a Takata-style inflator issue.

When 2010 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2010, latest Mar 6, 2024.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Mar 2024; peak Nov 2010 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by F-150 model year

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

201019 (2%)
201114 (1%)
201237 (2%)
201339 (1%)
201431 (2%)
201535 (2%)
201635 (2%)
201723 (2%)
201838 (2%)
201924 (2%)
202010 (1%)
20215 (0%)
20224 (1%)
20231 (0%)
20244 (2%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is about 2% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2010 Ford F-150?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the airbag complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 F-150?: The median mileage at failure among the airbag complaints is 75,000 miles.
What kinds of airbag issues do 2010 F-150 owners report?: Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, airbags deploying unexpectedly in minor collisions, and airbag warning lights turning on randomly, often linked to seat belt sensor faults.
Were there any injuries linked to airbag complaints on this truck?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 7 injuries and 7 crashes among the 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 F-150.