How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-250, which is 12% of all 289 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to airbag problems on the 2016 Ford F-250?

Yes. Recall 22V337000, reported May 13, 2022, covers a steering wheel clock spring that can accumulate dust and disconnect, which can cause the airbag not to deploy. Ford's remedy is a free clock spring replacement.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 F-250?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 90,000 miles.

Did the 2016 F-250 airbag issue cause any injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2016 F-250, with no fires reported.

How does the 2016 F-250 compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2016 model year's 35 airbag complaints and 12% share are far higher than other F-250 model years, which mostly show single-digit complaint counts and shares of 5% or less.

2016 Ford F-250 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford F-250, 12% of all complaints for the year, tied to a steering wheel clock spring recall (22V337000). Reported crashes number 2 with 2 injuries, and median mileage at failure is 90,000.

Airbags complaints: 35; 12% of 289
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy in a crash, sometimes at highway speeds around 45 mph, resulting in serious impact damage.
Steering wheel becomes hard to turn or locks up while driving, in some cases linked to the clock spring recall 22V337000.
Air bag warning light stays illuminated and steering column functions such as horn, heated grip, and volume controls stop working.
Owners report cracking or popping sounds from the steering column tied to a contaminated clock spring.
Owners who received recall notice 22V337000 report long waits for replacement parts to become available.

When 2016 Ford F-250 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2017, latest Jul 2, 2026.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2023 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Ford F-250

NHTSA 22V337000May 13, 2022Airbags310,203 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
Risk: A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.

Airbags complaints by F-250 model year

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

20051 (0%)
20067 (1%)
20073 (3%)
20087 (2%)
20090 (0%)
20101 (1%)
20114 (1%)
20126 (2%)
20135 (4%)
20141 (1%)
20151 (0%)
201635 (12%)
20178 (1%)
20184 (1%)
20194 (0%)
20204 (2%)
20214 (2%)
20223 (2%)
20232 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2016 F-250, which is 12% of all 289 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to airbag problems on the 2016 Ford F-250?: Yes. Recall 22V337000, reported May 13, 2022, covers a steering wheel clock spring that can accumulate dust and disconnect, which can cause the airbag not to deploy. Ford's remedy is a free clock spring replacement.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 F-250?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 90,000 miles.
Did the 2016 F-250 airbag issue cause any injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2016 F-250, with no fires reported.
How does the 2016 F-250 compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2016 model year's 35 airbag complaints and 12% share are far higher than other F-250 model years, which mostly show single-digit complaint counts and shares of 5% or less.