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2014 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 2,601 total complaints that year. These involve 22 crashes and 14 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Airbags complaints
32
1% of 2,601
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in low-to-moderate speed collisions, including impacts around 10 mph and 30 mph.
  • Steering wheel airbag did not deploy in a head-on collision, while the knee airbag did deploy.
  • Owners report airbags not deploying in rear-end collisions, including one where the front bumper detached.
  • Drivers describe airbags failing to deploy in side-impact and offset crashes at speeds near 42 to 45 mph, sometimes totaling the vehicle.
  • One driver reported the driver-side airbag deployed unexpectedly and contributed to a crash into a bridge.
  • Seatbelts reportedly failed to latch or lock in some of the same incidents where airbags did not deploy.

When 2014 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2014, latest Oct 6, 2023.

2014 Ford Focus airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Jan 2015Sep 2015Nov 2016May 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Oct 2023
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Oct 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 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. 201012 (4%)
  2. 20116 (5%)
  3. 201255 (1%)
  4. 201326 (1%)
  5. 201432 (1%)
  6. 201518 (2%)
  7. 201615 (1%)
  8. 201715 (2%)
  9. 20189 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Focus?
NHTSA lists 32 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, making up about 1% of the 2,601 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2014 Ford Focus?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag problem area on the 2014 Ford Focus.
Did the 2014 Ford Focus airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 32 airbag complaints, 22 involved crashes and 14 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Focus airbag problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2014 Ford Focus is 15,000 miles.
Is the 2014 Ford Focus worse than other years for airbag complaints?
The 2012 Focus had the most airbag complaints at 55, while 2014 had 32; both years show a 1% share of total complaints, similar to most other model years listed.

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.