How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Focus, which is about 1% of the 1,181 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2016 Ford Focus?

No related recalls are listed for the airbag complaints in this data, though a separate Takata airbag recall is mentioned by an owner in one complaint about a different component.

Did the 2016 Focus airbag issues cause injuries or crashes?

Yes, the 15 airbag complaints are linked to 11 crashes and 15 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2016 Focus?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 52,288 miles.

How does the 2016 Focus compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2016 Focus had 15 airbag complaints (1% share), similar to 2017 with 15 complaints (2% share) and lower than 2012's 55 complaints (1% share).

2016 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 1,181 total complaints, tied to 11 crashes and 15 injuries. No airbag-specific recall is linked to these complaints. The median mileage at failure was 52,288.

Airbags complaints: 15; 1% of 1,181
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 52,288 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy at all during frontal or T-bone collisions, even after the vehicle is heavily damaged.
In multi-airbag crashes, only one airbag (often the steering-wheel unit) fires while others such as the knee or upper steering column airbag do not.
Owners involved in rollovers or high-speed side impacts report no airbags deploying at any point in the crash.
One owner described a deployed airbag releasing powder and an odor, with the vehicle's sensor indicating the system was armed and functioning before the crash.
A dashboard warning tied to a restraint control module malfunction appeared shortly after purchase, disabling airbags, seat belts, and traction control together.

When 2016 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2016, latest Jul 30, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 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

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Focus, which is about 1% of the 1,181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2016 Ford Focus?: No related recalls are listed for the airbag complaints in this data, though a separate Takata airbag recall is mentioned by an owner in one complaint about a different component.
Did the 2016 Focus airbag issues cause injuries or crashes?: Yes, the 15 airbag complaints are linked to 11 crashes and 15 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2016 Focus?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 52,288 miles.
How does the 2016 Focus compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2016 Focus had 15 airbag complaints (1% share), similar to 2017 with 15 complaints (2% share) and lower than 2012's 55 complaints (1% share).