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2013 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 2,111 total complaints for the year. These complaints are linked to 18 crashes and 16 injuries, with failures reported at a median 66,000 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Airbags complaints
26
1% of 2,111
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
66,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy at all during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including impacts around 40-60 mph.
  • Some drivers describe the steering wheel airbag beginning to deploy or partially deploying, with the bag clips releasing but the bag itself not inflating.
  • Several complaints describe knee or leg airbags deploying while the steering wheel airbag failed to activate in the same crash.
  • Owners involved in side-impact or T-bone collisions report that none of the airbags deployed despite visible vehicle damage.
  • One owner reported only a single airbag engaging from under the dashboard during a head-on collision, leaving other occupant protection systems inactive.

When 2013 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2014, latest Apr 12, 2024.

2013 Ford Focus airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Aug 2015Nov 2016Oct 2018Mar 2019May 2020Mar 2022Apr 2024
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Apr 2024; peak May 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 200551 (12%)
  2. 200639 (19%)
  3. 2007118 (30%)
  4. 200826 (10%)
  5. 200922 (10%)
  6. 201012 (4%)
  7. 20116 (5%)
  8. 201255 (1%)
  9. 201326 (1%)
  10. 201432 (1%)
  11. 201518 (2%)
  12. 201615 (1%)
  13. 201715 (2%)
  14. 20189 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA lists 26 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, which is about 1% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2013 Ford Focus?
The data provided shows no related recall listed for the airbag problem area on the 2013 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to occur on the 2013 Ford Focus?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Ford Focus is 66,000 miles.
Have airbag failures on the 2013 Ford Focus led to injuries or crashes?
NHTSA data links the 26 airbag complaints to 18 crashes and 16 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Ford Focus compare to other years for airbag complaints?
Among model years listed, 2012 had the highest count at 55 complaints, while 2013 had 26 complaints at a 1% share, similar to 2014, 2016, and 2018.

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.