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2013 Ford Edge Airbags Problems

15 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
7
Crashes
Jan 2018Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2026

Your airbags failed to deploy during a front and rear collision, resulting in injuries to occupants. There were no warning signs before the crash. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for evaluation, but it's unclear whether the airbag system has been fully inspected or diagnosed yet.

NHTSA #: 11721104
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

Was going 70 mph (speed limit) and hit a deer, car was totaled. Upon impact my seatbelt locked up and I smelled smoke, but the airbags didn't actually deploy. No warning signs or prior issues known.

NHTSA #: 11690073
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2022

On 5-6-22 at 9:30PM I crashed into a deer that ran onto the road. I totaled my vehicle. My airbags did not deploy. I went to ER. I have a concussion.

NHTSA #: 11464053
mediumAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Feb 2021

1/19/2021 HAD ACCIDENT ON I85 HIGHWAY CHARLOTTE NC. WHEN I BRAKE AT 50 MILES FOR TRYING AVOID ACCIDENT CAR DIDN'T STOP AS SOON AS. BUT I HIT MY HEAD FIRST BEFORE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.. MY FOREHEAD IS BLACK AND BLUE STILL AFTER A WEEK OF THE ACCIDENT

NHTSA #: 11395030
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Dec 2020

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG INJURED MY CHEST AND SHOULDER AND CHEST. THEE SEAT BELT CUT MY NECK . I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FORDS ALL MY LIFE AND WAS A SATISFIED CUSTOMER. BUT AFTER THAT ACCIDENT I WAS SCARD BECAUSE THE DASH BOARD DROPPED DOWN. I NOW QUESTION MY SAFETY IN A FORD EDGE. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 35 MILES AN HOUR.

NHTSA #: 11384150
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2019

I HAD A 20 MILE AN HR FRONT END WRECK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN CHILLICOTHE MISSOURI ON NORTH 65 HIGHWAY

NHTSA #: 11246575
mediumAIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

THE DASH AREA WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIR BAG SQUARE HAS SEPARATED. ALSO, WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A STOP LIGHT, IN TRAFFIC, ETC., THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, ESPECIALLY IF THE FUEL TANK IS LESS THAN FULL.

NHTSA #: 11184970
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2018

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA #: 11101265
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2018

TAMARA RECALL PASSAGER AIR BAG AT SEAM ON DASH IS COMING APART0

NHTSA #: 11065470
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2017

RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM TK HOLDINGS, INC.

NHTSA #: 11041740
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2016

TAKATA RECALL DASH IS COMING APART AT SEAM OF AIR BAG ON PASSAGES SIDE07/01/2016.

NHTSA #: 10887557
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ALL FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. TWO OF THE PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS HAD A LUMBAR FRACTURE, ONE HAD AN UPPER AND LOWER SPINAL FRACTURE, THE THIRD HAD A VERTEBRAL FRACTURE, AND THE DRIVER HAD ABRASIONS. THE THREE PASSENGERS HAD TO STAY IN THE HOSPITAL: TWO WERE DISCHARGED ON THE NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AND ONE HAD TO STAY IN THE HOSPITAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000...UPDATED 02/22/16 *BF UPDATED 09/19/2017*JS

NHTSA #: 10806304
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2015

PURCHASED A CAR FROM : PLATINUM AUTO GROUP, INC. 29300 GODDARD RD. ROMULUS, MI 48174 PHONE- 313-205-4844 PLATINUM AUTO SPECIALIZES IN BUYING, REPAIRING AND SELLING WRECKED REBUILT USED CARS.THE CAR HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS REPAIRED AS WE WERE TOLD WE TOOK THE CAR TO GET LOOKED OVER AFTER WE RECEIVED IT. OUR FORD MECHANIC ADVISED US THE PASSENGER AIR BAG HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY FIXED AND THAT HE WAS NOT SURE IF IT WOULD OPERATE PROPERLY AND IF IT WOULD, EVEN IF IT WOULD BE SAFE. THE HOLE IN THE DASH CAUSED BY THE PREVIOUS ACCIDENT HAD BEEN PATCHED WITH A RUBBER FLOOR MAT AND NOT TO FORD MOTOR SPECS. WHEN WE CONFRONTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PATCH JOB WE WERE TOLD IT WAS " A CUSTOM MADE AIR BAG COVER, WE USE THEM ALL THE TIME" HE SAID. DEALER FINALLY AGREED TO REPAIR AIR BAG AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS ON THE CAR. WE GOT THE RUN AROUND FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, DEALER TOLD US THEY WOULD FIX IT AND NEVER HAVE. WE NOW HAVE A CAR THAT WE CAN'T DRIVE AS IT IS NOT SAFE AND WILL NOT PASS NEBRASKA SAFETY INSPECTION AS IT SITS. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE DASH FOR REVIEW. I WOULD LIKE TO BE CONTACTED BY YOUR AGENCY AS TO A RESOLUTION. *TR

NHTSA #: 10691084
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2014

PASSENGER AIR BAG INDICATOR IS OFF WHEN MY 100# WIFE SETS IN VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10611318
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2014

FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS THE MESSAGE KEPT COMING ON THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS NOT WORKING. THE ON/OFF LIGHT SAID OFF ABOUT 98% OF THE TIME. AND A ICON LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD WOULD OCCASIONALLY COME ON. THE MESSAGE SAID THE SENSOR WAS BLOCKED, BUT THERE WASN'T ANY CHANGE IN THE AREA AROUND THE SEAT. WENT TO SERVICE THE 2/19 AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT ACTUALLY TURNED BACK ON WHEN I DROVE IN TO DROP IT AT SERVICE, OF COURSE. BUT WE DID GO ABOUT 3 DAYS WITH NO AIRBAG FOR SOME REASON. JUST FELT I SHOULD REPORT THIS BEFORE IT BECOMES A PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA #: 10567703

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