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2008 Ford Taurus Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Ford Taurus, 9% of all 175 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 15 Taurus model years. These complaints report 11 crashes and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 114,250 miles.

Airbags complaints
15
9% of 175
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
114,250 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Ford Taurus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 29, 2008, latest Jan 30, 2026.

2008 Ford Taurus airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2008Feb 2012Mar 2015Apr 2016Mar 2019Sep 2019Jan 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2008 to Jan 2026; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Ford Taurus

  1. NHTSA 16V247000Apr 26, 2016Airbags695 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

Airbags complaints by Taurus model year

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

  1. 200527 (3%)
  2. 200621 (7%)
  3. 20077 (5%)
  4. 200815 (9%)
  5. 20096 (9%)
  6. 201011 (5%)
  7. 20118 (4%)
  8. 20123 (4%)
  9. 201311 (2%)
  10. 20145 (2%)
  11. 20155 (2%)
  12. 20164 (5%)
  13. 20172 (5%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20191 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Ford Taurus, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 114,250 miles.
Which Ford Taurus year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2005 Ford Taurus has the most airbag complaints (27), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Taurus concerns the airbag: 16V247000.

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.