Does the 2006 Ford Focus have airbag problems?

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Ford Focus, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most airbag complaints?

The 2007 Ford Focus has the most airbag complaints (118), compared with 39 for the 2006.

Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Ford Focus?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Focus is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 Ford Focus, 19% of all 204 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 14 crashes and 14 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 39; 19% of 204
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2006, latest Mar 10, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2008 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Focus model year

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

200551 (12%)
200639 (19%)
2007118 (30%)
200826 (10%)
200922 (10%)
201012 (4%)
20116 (5%)
201255 (1%)
201326 (1%)
201432 (1%)
201518 (2%)
201615 (1%)
201715 (2%)
20189 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Focus have airbag problems?: NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Ford Focus, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most airbag complaints?: The 2007 Ford Focus has the most airbag complaints (118), compared with 39 for the 2006.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Focus is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.