How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Mustang, which is 4% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there airbag recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang?

The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint set, though one owner mentioned a Takata recall notice (campaign 15V319000) in a complaint narrative.

Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

Yes. Of the 15 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 6 involved injuries.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,100 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2016 Mustang.

2016 Ford Mustang Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford Mustang, 4% of that year's 377 total complaints. These complaints cite 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 17,100 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Airbags complaints: 15; 4% of 377
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 17,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal or side airbags failing to deploy at all during crashes, including a rear-end and a head-on collision.
Some describe partial deployment, where the knee airbag fired but the steering wheel airbag did not, leading to head injuries.
One owner said airbags deployed with a delay after a collision and reported burns and blistering from the deployment itself.
A separate report describes a fire starting in the door panel after a low-speed frontal crash, with front airbags deploying but not the side airbags.
One owner referenced a Takata recall notice (campaign 15V319000) but said replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
Another owner cited European and Australian crash-test results showing insufficient front airbag inflation to prevent head injuries.

When 2016 Ford Mustang airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2016, latest Jan 8, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Jan 2024; peak Jan 2016 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Mustang model year

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

2010178 (69%)
2011125 (27%)
2012158 (34%)
2013145 (54%)
2014245 (68%)
201523 (5%)
201615 (4%)
201710 (4%)
20182 (1%)
20191 (1%)
20208 (7%)
20212 (4%)
20221 (2%)
20231 (7%)
20246 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Ford Mustang have?: NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Mustang, which is 4% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there airbag recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang?: The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint set, though one owner mentioned a Takata recall notice (campaign 15V319000) in a complaint narrative.
Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: Yes. Of the 15 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 6 involved injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,100 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2016 Mustang.