YearToAvoid

2014 Ford Mustang Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 245 of 359 total complaints (68%) on the 2014 Ford Mustang, the highest share of any year in this dataset. NHTSA lists three related recalls, including two do-not-drive Takata inflator recalls, tied to 26 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire.

Airbags complaints
245
68% of 359
Crashes reported
26
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
19
Median mileage
24,353 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in moderate-to-high speed crashes, including a 70 mph collision and a T-bone impact that totaled the car.
  • Airbags deployed unexpectedly with no impact, in one case while braking at a red light and in another while simply driving at 20 mph, leading to loss of control.
  • Takata-related airbag deployments caused burns, lacerations, and facial injuries even in lower-speed crashes, including one at 18 mph.
  • Owners involved in Takata recall crashes reported long waits for replacement airbag modules, with vehicles sitting at body shops for months.
  • Ignition cutoffs during low-speed driving were followed by airbag-related crashes involving suspension and bumper damage.

When 2014 Ford Mustang airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2014, latest Aug 4, 2026.

2014 Ford Mustang airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter382014 Q12015 Q32016 Q32017 Q32018 Q32019 Q32022 Q32026 Q3
245 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q2 (38).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Ford Mustang

  1. NHTSA 21V081000Feb 16, 2021Airbags1,067 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

  2. NHTSA 19V001000Jan 7, 2019Airbags782,384 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

  3. NHTSA 15V319000May 28, 2015Airbags1,018,622 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.

Airbags complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 2010178 (69%)
  2. 2011125 (27%)
  3. 2012158 (34%)
  4. 2013145 (54%)
  5. 2014245 (68%)
  6. 201523 (5%)
  7. 201615 (4%)
  8. 201710 (4%)
  9. 20182 (1%)
  10. 20191 (1%)
  11. 20208 (7%)
  12. 20212 (4%)
  13. 20221 (2%)
  14. 20231 (7%)
  15. 20246 (8%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2014 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA lists 245 airbag complaints for the 2014 Mustang, which is 68% of all 359 complaints filed for that model year — the highest airbag share of any Mustang year in this dataset.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Ford Mustang?
Yes. NHTSA lists three airbag-related recalls covering the 2014 Mustang, including campaigns 19V001000 and 15V319000, both marked do-not-drive until repaired, plus 21V081000 for module inspection or replacement.
How many crashes and injuries are linked to these airbag complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 26 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire for the 2014 Mustang.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across these airbag complaints is 24,353 miles.
Should I avoid the 2014 Ford Mustang because of airbags?
Compared to other Mustang years, 2014 has one of the highest airbag complaint shares (68%) along with two do-not-drive recalls, making it a year to check recall completion on before buying.

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.