YearToAvoid

2019 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 1,327 total complaints, with 7 crashes and 15 injuries reported. No airbag-related recall is on file for this model year.

Airbags complaints
24
2% of 1,327
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
15
Median mileage
51,407 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including T-bone and head-on impacts at highway speed.
  • Some describe the driver's side airbag cover splitting open at the steering wheel perforation just from honking the horn, before any crash occurred.
  • One owner reported an unexpected airbag deployment while driving at moderate speed with no crash and no warning light.
  • Several complaints mention the airbag warning light staying on alongside other electrical faults, such as lost communication from the restraint control module or stuck running boards.
  • One report describes a steering failure that also triggered an airbag warning light during a low-speed crash.

When 2019 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2020, latest Jun 21, 2026.

2019 Ford F-150 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2020Apr 2021Mar 2022May 2023Mar 2024Dec 2024Nov 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2022 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2019 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 the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150, which is about 2% of the 1,327 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2019 Ford F-150?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2019 Ford F-150.
Did the 2019 Ford F-150 airbag problems cause injuries?
Yes. NHTSA complaint data links these airbag reports to 7 crashes and 15 injuries.
At what mileage do 2019 F-150 airbag problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure across reported airbag complaints is 51,407 miles.
How does the 2019 F-150 compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2019 F-150 had 24 airbag complaints, similar in share (2%) to most years from 2010-2018, but higher in count than 2020-2025, which ranged from 1 to 10 complaints.

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.