49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Ford Taurus airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2013 Ford Taurus have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 Taurus | 6 |
| 2010 Taurus | 10 |
| 2011 Taurus | 5 |
| 2012 Taurus | 3 |
| 2013 Taurus (this page) | 9 |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 |
5crashes
3injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FORD: INFORMATION CONCERNING POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR DTCS B00050: 11 OR B0050:13.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, WITH DTCS B0050:11 OR B0050:13, ON POLICE INTERCEPTOR NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. MODELS 2013 TAURUS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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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 Taurus?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 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?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 68,180 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/2013/Ford/Taurus.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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