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2014 Ford Fiesta Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 4% of its 502 total complaints, tied to 14 crashes, 13 injuries and 1 fire. No related recalls are on file for this area. Median mileage at failure was 45,692.

Airbags complaints
18
4% of 502
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
45,692 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal or steering-wheel airbags failing to deploy during head-on or rear-end crashes, sometimes with the knee or foot-area airbag firing instead.
  • Several drivers describe side or side-curtain airbags not deploying after being struck on the driver or passenger door.
  • Some complaints mention seat belts failing to lock at the same time airbags did not deploy, resulting in chest or rib injuries against the steering wheel.
  • One driver reported a fire near the windshield along with brake failure and non-deployment of the steering airbag during a rear-end collision.
  • Multiple owners report total vehicle rollovers or high-speed impacts where no airbags deployed at all.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2014, latest Apr 30, 2025.

2014 Ford Fiesta airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Oct 2015Jan 2017Sep 2017Nov 2019Jul 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Apr 2025; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Fiesta model year

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

  1. 201123 (3%)
  2. 201215 (2%)
  3. 201313 (2%)
  4. 201418 (4%)
  5. 201514 (5%)
  6. 20164 (2%)
  7. 20172 (3%)
  8. 20185 (14%)
  9. 20198 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, which is 4% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag issues on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the airbags area on the 2014 Ford Fiesta.
Have airbag complaints led to injuries or crashes on the 2014 Fiesta?
Yes, the 18 airbag complaints are linked to 14 crashes, 13 injuries, and 1 fire.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2014 Fiesta?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Fiesta is 45,692 miles.
How does the 2014 Fiesta compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2014 Fiesta's airbag complaint share is 4%, higher than the 2011 (3%), 2012 (2%), and 2013 (2%) model years, though lower than the 2018 Fiesta's 14% share.

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.