Of the 143 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Mustang,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
3 (60%)
25-50k
1 (20%)
50-75k
1 (20%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
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
Airbags accounts for 53% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 143 airbags complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 143 complaints per campaign.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
What owners are reporting
16 most recent
airbags · 9,000 mi
· filed 12/31/2016
Takata recall; to date my air bag has not been replaced. This problem causes me to hesitate to drive my vehicle.
airbags
· filed 12/30/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Ford mustang. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Ford mustang. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The manufacturer initially indicated the parts may become available during the fourth quarter of 2016. The manufacturer later stated that the parts may become available during the second quarter of 2017. The manufacturer was not able to provide a…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
airbags
· filed 12/23/2016
Takata recall. This vehicle was recalled in may 2015. We are now a week away from 2017, and I have not been able to have the car repaired despite repeated calls to my dealership. The NHTSA has identified this defect as being very dangerous, and I would rather not die due to a supply chain issue.
airbags · 8,800 mi
· filed 12/19/2014
Turned vehicle to the left out of a driveway, pressed on accelerator pedal to shift from 1st to 2nd, back end fishtailed, shifted into neutral to try to decrease the spin of the tires, pumped the brakes, over corrected and hit a parked vehicle at between 15 to 20 miles per hour. Only one person in my vehicle and the other car was parked no one in vehicle. Drivers airbag didn't deploy from the…
airbags
· filed 12/17/2017
Dealership won't fix airbags and car is 3 months old for me.
airbags · 35,000 mi
· filed 12/12/2016
Takata recall: notified by Ford in july 2015. As of december 2016 defective airbag has not been replaced.
airbags
· filed 12/11/2016
Takata recall I live in south florida and have been trying to get my airbags replaced since may of 2015. South florida is the worst area for the airbag to rupture and kill someone.. My dealer and Ford motor co. Is not helping me at all with this. Can you help me with this recall?
airbags
· filed 12/10/2016
Takata recall. Manufacturer still does not have the parts to replace the airbag.
Had airbags trouble with your 2013 Ford Mustang?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 143 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 18 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 9,000 and 40,000 miles, with the median around 28,484. A quarter of owners report trouble before 9,000; a quarter make it past 40,000. 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?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
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/2013/Ford/Mustang.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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