TAKATA RECALL - I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES FROM FORD STATING THAT THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. HOWEVER, WHEN I CALL THE FORD DEALERSHIPS THEY ONLY TAKE MY NAME AND STATE THAT THEY WILL CALL. I HAVE BEEN ON THE LIST FOR MONTHS AND AM WORRIED ABOUT MY PERSONAL SAFETY.
2012 ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 151 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFI…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (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 CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION FORD TUSTIN AT (714) 627-5558 (2 AUTO CENTER DR, TUSTIN, CA 92782) WHERE IT WAS CONFI…
TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE CALLED FORD ABOUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MANY TIMES AND HAVE HAD NO REASONABLE REPLY TO THE QUESTION WHEN WILL IT BE DONE I AM CONSTANTLY CONCERNED FOR MY FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SAFETY I THINK FORD WOULD KNOW AT LEAST A TIME FRAME FOR THIS REPAIR BUT I ALWAYS GET WE DON'T KNOW.
"TAKATA RECALL" PURCHASED VEHICLE THEN LEARNED AFTER 2 YEARS OF DEFECT.
I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST TWO YEARS IT SEEMS FOR PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPLACE MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THERE HAS BEEN BARELY ANY NEWS ABOUT THIS SUBJECT AND MANY OF US ARE STARTING TO LOSE HOPE THAT THEY ARE EVEN REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING THESE THINGS REPLACED. I AM UNABLE TO EVEN HAVE MY GIRLFRIEND IN THE CAR ANYMORE BECAUSE SHE FEELS UNSAFE. I'M UNABLE TO SELL THE CAR BECAUSE PEOP…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 151 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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