I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THIS RECALL FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, BUT MY DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR MY CAR. HOW DANGEROUS IS IT FOR ME TO DRIVE? YOUR RECALL NOTICE IS URGENT, YET MY DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO BE TAKING ITS TIME FIXING THIS REPAIR. *JS
2011 Mercury Milan airbags problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILLINGSLEY FORD (3804 W BROADWAY ST, ARDMORE, OK 73401, (580) 226-3300), BUT THE PA…
I've been reading on all these recalls for my car and only one recall was fix which was when I took care of it but these past recalls on my car, and some of the recalls match up to the way my car is acting like and I bought this car used and I am concerned about the recalls and not being fix I would like to get my car checked for the past recalls on it bc I don't want to drive a car that has recal…
I RECENTLY RECIEVE A RECALL NOTICE THEN RECEIVE A MOTHER ONE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT I WENT TO THE FORD MARKET I BROUGHT IT FROM IN BROOKLYN NY N THEY SAID THEY DON'T DO THAT
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/25/17*LJ UPDATED 7/12/18*JB
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (SCHUMACHER LINCOLN OF DELRAY, 2102 S FEDERAL HWY B, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483, (561) 935-4208) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Mercury Milan?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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