Does the 2016 Ford F-150 have an airbag recall?

Yes. Recall 16V110000 covers the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System on 2016 F-150 trucks built between April 27, 2015 and November 22, 2015 equipped with Multi-Contour Seats. Ford's remedy updates the Occupant Classification System Module software.

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 F-150?

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is about 2% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the most common airbag problem reported?

The most common pattern owners describe is airbags failing to deploy during a crash, reported across a range of speeds and crash types, including frontal, rear-end, and T-bone collisions.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 46,419 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2016 F-150.

Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2016 F-150?

NHTSA complaint data associated with this component lists 16 crashes and 19 injuries.

2016 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, about 2% of all complaints filed for that year. These complaints involve 16 crashes and 19 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 46,419 miles. One related recall (16V110000) covers the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System.

Airbags complaints: 35; 2% of 2,053
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 19
Median mileage: 46,419 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed frontal or T-bone collisions, even at impact speeds around 45-60 mph.
In multi-vehicle chain-reaction crashes, none of the truck's airbags deploy despite significant vehicle damage.
Some owners report only partial deployment, such as the driver-side airbag firing while the passenger-side airbag does not.
Non-deployment is reported in low-speed impacts as well, including collisions around 15-25 mph.
Several owners connect the non-deployment issue to the Takata airbag recall when describing their crash.

When 2016 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2016, latest Sep 9, 2026.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150

NHTSA 16V110000Feb 25, 2016Airbags2,894 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.
Risk: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.

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

Does the 2016 Ford F-150 have an airbag recall?: Yes. Recall 16V110000 covers the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System on 2016 F-150 trucks built between April 27, 2015 and November 22, 2015 equipped with Multi-Contour Seats. Ford's remedy updates the Occupant Classification System Module software.
How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 F-150?: NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-150, which is about 2% of the 2,053 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the most common airbag problem reported?: The most common pattern owners describe is airbags failing to deploy during a crash, reported across a range of speeds and crash types, including frontal, rear-end, and T-bone collisions.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 46,419 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2016 F-150.
Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2016 F-150?: NHTSA complaint data associated with this component lists 16 crashes and 19 injuries.