YearToAvoid

2014 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 31 airbag complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, about 2% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for the year. These complaints involve 10 crashes, 8 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 45,891.5. No related airbag recall is listed.

Airbags complaints
31
2% of 1,533
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
45,892 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed frontal and side-impact collisions, including rear-end and t-bone crashes around 28 to 45 mph.
  • Some drivers describe a airbag deploying on its own while the truck was moving at low speed with no collision involved.
  • Others report the airbag warning light turning on and off intermittently, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
  • One complaint describes a passenger airbag wire harness that was too short and broke when the seat was moved forward.
  • Several non-deployment incidents resulted in reported injuries such as head trauma, whiplash, and neck or back pain.

When 2014 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2015, latest Feb 7, 2025.

2014 Ford F-150 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015Mar 2017Dec 2017Jun 2019Mar 2020Jan 2022Feb 2024Feb 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Feb 2025; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 201019 (2%)
  2. 201114 (1%)
  3. 201237 (2%)
  4. 201339 (1%)
  5. 201431 (2%)
  6. 201535 (2%)
  7. 201635 (2%)
  8. 201723 (2%)
  9. 201838 (2%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202010 (1%)
  12. 20215 (0%)
  13. 20224 (1%)
  14. 20231 (0%)
  15. 20244 (2%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 31 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, which is about 2% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2014 Ford F-150?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaint area on the 2014 Ford F-150.
What is the most common airbag issue reported on the 2014 F-150?
Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, along with some reports of unexpected deployment and warning lights cycling on and off.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2014 F-150?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Ford F-150 is 45,891.5 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2014 F-150?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 8 injuries and 10 crashes associated with the 31 airbag complaints for this model year, plus 1 fire.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.