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severe Owners of the 2017 Ford Mustang have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 19,000 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Mustang | 143 |
| 2014 Mustang | 240 |
| 2015 Mustang | 22 |
| 2016 Mustang | 13 |
| 2017 Mustang (this page) | 10 |
| 2020 Mustang | 7 |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The complaints describe nine distinct airbag failure patterns on 2017 Ford Mustangs. The most frequent issue is complete or partial non-deployment: one owner reports three separate collisions with no airbag inflation despite speeds of 30–60 mph and significant damage; another experienced only the driver-side door airbag deploying in a 50-mph frontal crash while the truck was nearly destroyed; a third had passenger-side airbags fail to deploy in a 30-mph side impact. In one T-bone at 40–45 mph, the driver-side and knee airbags deployed but the passenger-side attempt failed.
One owner reports an airbag that deployed but then ignited, catching their clothing on fire and causing second-degree burns on the forearm, elbow, abdomen, and shins. Another describes water damage: a crack in the metal weld at both top windshield corners allowed water to soak the side airbag between the driver door and windshield.
Deployment pattern inconsistencies also appeared: one crash deployed all airbags except the driver steering wheel airbag; another deployed only the driver-side door bag in a multi-vehicle crash.
A separate complaint involves a Takata recall—parts identified for replacement in 2016 but passenger-side airbag parts were still unavailable 18 months later despite repeated dealership visits, leaving the owner driving with a known defective airbag.
Same Ford Mustang airbags reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2015 · 2016
Takata airbag recall identified on 2007 Mustang with driver and passenger side airbags flagged for replacement. Dealership had only driver-side parts available for over a year; passenger-side replacement parts never arrived despite repeated customer visits approximately every three months from spring 2016 through October 2017.
When: Identified spring 2016; ongoing through October 25, 2017
Symptoms owners cite: Customer anxiety about driving vehicle known to be under recall; Customer's wife refused to ride in passenger seat out of fear; Dealership communication issues and refusal to provide contact information
Repairs/costs cited: Driver-side airbag replaced under Takata recall; passenger-side replacement never completed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford instructed dealerships not to share manufacturer contact information
Driver-side frontal collision at approximately 20 MPH in left turn resulted in deployed airbags that ignited and caught fire, burning driver's clothing.
When: 57,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags deployed upon impact; Airbags ignited post-deployment; Driver second-degree burns on left forearm and elbow; Burns to left side of abdomen and both shins; Large laceration on left shin; Passenger bruising on right hip only, no burns
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired; towed to impound lot
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer informed
Driver-side frontal impact at approximately 50 MPH resulted in only the driver-side door airbag deploying; other airbags did not deploy despite severity of crash.
When: 76,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Only driver-side door airbag deployed; Front passenger airbag did not deploy; Driver's airbag deployed after losing control and hitting ramp; Driver lost consciousness; Fractured neck and severe bruising to driver; Vehicle total loss
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed; towed and deemed total loss
Left-turn collision with another vehicle resulted in all airbags deploying except the driver's steering wheel airbag.
When: 9,067 miles
Symptoms owners cite: All airbags deployed except driver steering wheel airbag; Driver sustained injuries requiring hospital transport; Vehicle destroyed
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle at Five Star Ford Stone Mountain (3800 US-78, Snellville, GA 30039); not diagnosed
Passenger-side impact at 30 MPH resulted in no airbag deployment. Occupant sustained neck and shoulder injuries requiring medical attention.
When: 4,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy despite impact; Neck and shoulder stiffness; Medical attention required
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed; final status unknown
Owner reports three separate accidents with consistent failure of airbags to deploy. Most severe was highway incident where vehicle crossed four lanes and struck concrete divider at 60 MPH.
When: One collision caused over $10,000 damage; highway incident speed 60 MPH
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy in any of three accidents; Owner sustained injuries in multiple collisions; Steering issue preceded highway incident
T-bone collision at 40-45 MPH with driver braking hard before impact. Driver-side and knee airbags deployed; passenger-side airbag attempted deployment but failed.
When: 40-45 MPH impact speed
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side airbag deployed; Driver knee airbag deployed; Passenger-side airbag did not fully deploy despite attempt
Crack in metal weld at top corners of windshield allowed water infiltration that soaked the side airbag mounted between driver door and windshield.
Symptoms owners cite: Visible crack in metal weld at both top windshield corners; Water entering vehicle interior; Side airbag soaked with water
Driver-side airbag failed to deploy in car wreck on October 7, 2017.
When: October 7, 2017
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side airbag did not deploy
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 9,067 and 73,444 miles, with the median around 19,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 9,067; a quarter make it past 73,444. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
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.