2009 Ford Edge Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

132Air Bags complaints

50.6%Of all 261 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS132 · 50.6%

SERVICE BRAKES40 · 15.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 8.8%

POWER TRAIN20 · 7.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 6.5%

Share of the 261 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11064737 — filed 01/24/2018

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART…”NHTSA complaint 11064472 — filed 01/23/2018

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11063725 — filed 01/19/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Edge have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Edge: 132 of 261 complaints on file (50.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Edge have in total?

261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.