How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 39 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, making up about 1% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150.

Did the airbag issue cause injuries or crashes?

Yes. Owners reported 13 crashes, 10 injuries, and 1 fire associated with the 39 airbag complaints, with a median failure mileage of 76,750.

What do owners describe happening with the airbags?

Owners most often describe frontal or side airbags failing to deploy during crashes at a range of speeds, sometimes with only partial (side/curtain) deployment.

Is the 2013 F-150 worse than other years for airbag complaints?

Complaint counts for this area range from 1 (2023) to 39 (2013 and near 38 in 2018) across model years, so 2013 sits at the higher end compared to most other F-150 years.

2013 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 39 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 1% of its 2,981 total complaints that year. These complaints involve 13 crashes, 10 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 76,750. There are no related recalls for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 39; 1% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 76,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed head-on or frontal-offset collisions, including crashes with other vehicles, barriers, or a horse in the road.
Airbags fail to deploy during high-speed crashes, such as a rear-end collision at 80 mph or a loss-of-control crash into a concrete barrier at 65 mph.
In some crashes only side or curtain airbags deploy while the front airbags do not, and one owner reported being ejected from the vehicle.
Airbag non-deployment is reported alongside other reported control problems, such as brake pedal or steering issues occurring at the same time as the crash.
Several owners report police reports were filed and that the vehicle was towed after the airbags failed to activate on impact.

When 2013 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2013, latest Jul 2, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 39 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, making up about 1% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150.
Did the airbag issue cause injuries or crashes?: Yes. Owners reported 13 crashes, 10 injuries, and 1 fire associated with the 39 airbag complaints, with a median failure mileage of 76,750.
What do owners describe happening with the airbags?: Owners most often describe frontal or side airbags failing to deploy during crashes at a range of speeds, sometimes with only partial (side/curtain) deployment.
Is the 2013 F-150 worse than other years for airbag complaints?: Complaint counts for this area range from 1 (2023) to 39 (2013 and near 38 in 2018) across model years, so 2013 sits at the higher end compared to most other F-150 years.