Takata recall my passenger air bag has not been replaced and leaves passengers of this vehicle in harms way if in inflates do to a collision.
2011 Ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 120 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
120
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
8crashes
10injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 120 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Ford Mustang, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 120 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.
Airbags accounts for 26% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 10 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the front driver’s side seat air bag deployed upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford mustang. 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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (van horn Hyundai of fond du lac, n6652 esterbrook…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford mustang. 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 (coconut point Ford, 22400 s tamiami trail, estero, fl 33928) was contacted and confirmed that the…
"takata recall", car was involved in accident on november 3, 2016. Car was brought immediately to body shop for repair. Once body shop received car, the driver (steering wheel) air bag was ordered at Ford. Geico, my insurance company notified me on december 3, 2016 that they will no longer cover my rental car expense since its the fault of the car manufacturer why the air bag is not available. So…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (world Ford pensacola, 6397 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505,…
Takata recall - I received a recall notice from Ford in mid 2016 that both the driver airbag (15s21) and passenger airbag *16s26) were recalled. Ford replaced the passenger airbag but to date tells me there are no parts to replace the drivers airbag. I am told that if the bag inflates the driver could be killed. So, why can't Ford, in over a year, get replacement parts?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15319000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Had airbags trouble with your 2011 Ford Mustang?
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 120 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 26 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 39,500 and 90,000 miles, with the median around 65,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 39,500; a quarter make it past 90,000. 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)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Ford/Mustang.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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