Takata recall. I received this recall notice yesterday, I have spoken to my Ford dealership, and to Ford customer relationship and received the same response. That the parts are on back order till spring and they are sorry. I am being inconvenienced, I have a family, I can not go without putting someone in the passenger seat. I have no other way to transport my family, and Ford doesn't care about…
2009 Ford Edge airbags problems
moderate 126 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
126
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
1fire
3injuries
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 48% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 8 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 126 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: A used 2009 Ford Edge may carry an unresolved Takata airbag recall that has left many owners unable to use their front passenger seats safely for years. Verify recall status with your VIN on NHTSA.gov and confirm parts and repair dates with a dealer before purchase, since replacement inflators have faced chronic shortages and some vehicles remain unrepaired.
Owners describe a prolonged parts shortage affecting Takata airbag recall repairs on 2009 Ford Edges. The core complaint runs consistent across 126 narratives: recall notices arrived starting in 2015–2017, but replacement inflators remain unavailable years later. Owners report calling dealers repeatedly—some over a full year after initial notification—only to hear that parts have not arrived and no delivery date can be confirmed. Ford's stated workaround of restricting front passenger seating doesn't satisfy owners transporting families. Some dealers offered rental allowances ($30–$44/day), but many owners report Enterprise and local rental companies refused to honor them or quoted higher daily rates, making the offer useless in practice.
Two serious failures appear in the data: one owner experienced an explosion under the vehicle at 40 mph, resulting in smoke in the cabin, loss of control, and injuries to driver and passenger—airbags did not deploy. Another reported an airbag warning light illuminating and refused to transport a child in the car. Most contact narratives document no actual failure, only frustration over the unresolved recall status. Owners in high-humidity regions express particular anxiety, understanding their vehicles face elevated failure risk. The core grievance is not the recall itself but the manufacturer's inability to supply parts within any reasonable timeframe, leaving owners with unsafe, undrivable vehicles and unclear responsibility.
Same Ford Edge airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2010 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Takata Airbag Inflator Rupture / Metal Fragment Hazard
Takata-supplied passenger and/or front airbag inflators subject to rupture under heat stress, potentially releasing metal fragments into occupants. Affects primarily 2009 Ford Edge vehicles in high-temperature or high-humidity environments. Recall notices (15V712000, 16V384000, 17V024000, 19V001000, 19S01, 21S12, 21V1158) issued starting 2015.
When: Recall notices dated 2015–2019; vehicles 9+ years old at time of complaint (2017–2019); incidents reported at highway speeds (35–40 mph) and in collisions.
Symptoms owners cite: Explosion or violent rupture under vehicle floor during normal driving; Smoke entering cabin; Loss of vehicle control / crash; Airbag warning light illuminated; Airbags failed to deploy during collisions
Codes mentioned: 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V712000, 19V001000, 19S01, 21S12, 21V1158
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement passenger-side airbag inflators required. Parts not available as of complaint dates (through June 2019). No repair costs cited, as repairs were not completed. One owner noted TK Holdings (inflator manufacturer) filed bankruptcy during recall timeline.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford recall notices issued 2015–2019 directing owners not to use front passenger seat, or not to drive vehicle. Offered rental assistance ($30–$44/day via Enterprise, often refused). TK Holdings bankruptcy filing delayed replacement part production. Multiple recalls reissued as remedy remained unavailable. Some owners report contact case numbers assigned but no callback; others received form letters deemed 'worthless.' One dealer offered loaner with return deadline; owner declined. No clear timeline for parts availability communicated.
Airbag System Failure—Non-Deployment During Collision
Front and/or passenger-side airbags failed to deploy during collision impacts when occupant injury risk was high. Two narratives report this independently of Takata inflator rupture.
When: Collisions at 35–40 mph, multiple vehicle impacts.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light present (one case); No airbag deployment on impact; Driver and passenger sustained injuries (back, shoulder, neck, chest; breathing problems) from striking dashboard and interior surfaces
Codes mentioned: 19V001000, Unspecified diagnostic code
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles towed to independent mechanic and dealership; neither diagnosed or repaired. One vehicle confirmed NHTSA campaign 19V001000 (airbags) via auto-sales shop.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in both cases; no repair attempted or completed. No recall or warranty action documented.
Synthesized from 126 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (karl flammer Ford, 41975 us-19, tarpon springs, fl 34689 (888) 901-5275) confirmed that the parts were…
Takata recall. Dealership and Ford motor company have no information on availability of the replacement air bags, or, at least they say the have no information. Yet Chrysler corporation advertises that they have replacement air bags and want their customers to make appointments to get the replacement completed. This tells me that the bags are available and Ford's claims should be investigated.
Takata recall : I received a letter for recall 17s01 / NHTSA recall 17v-024. And I have heard that the parts aren't avaliable to change it. How can I do?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Ford frisco (6850 highway 121, frisco, tx 75034; 972-763-5523) and was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Commercial motor company in aransas pass, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The…
Takata recall not done yet
"takata recall" - recall was june 2016 and keep calling Ford and still cannot fix it. They can build new cars and make money but not fix a very bad problem of cars they already made money on, which is not right. They should be help accountable to do a fix that's dangerous than bringing new cars off their assembly line!!!!
Takata recall. I received a recall notice from Ford on march 17, 2017 describing an "issue" regarding potential metal fragments in the airbags. I tried to get the airbags replaced in cleveland, at liberty Ford. We moved to hilton head in the spring of 2017 and I have since tried to get the airbags replaced, on november 6, 2017 at o.c. Welch Ford in hardeeville, sc. Neither dealerships will…
"takata recall" I have been calling since june to get my car repaired. I was given a case number and then never contacted. I have called the 2 dealerships in colorado springs and was told they would get me in a rental car and yet they never have. I have called them every week and continue to get the same response stating they are working on it. I have called Ford motor since june as well and get…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 126 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 77,892 and 110,000 miles, with the median around 100,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 77,892; a quarter make it past 110,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Ford/Edge.
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