2016 Ford F-250 SD Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 09/08/2026

35Air Bags complaints

12.2%Of all 287 complaints

#4Most-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

STEERING117 · 40.8%

SUSPENSION109 · 38%

Unspecified / other36 · 12.5%

AIR BAGS35 · 12.2%

ENGINE26 · 9.1%

Share of the 287 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“The airbag light is on as the spring in the steering column has become contaminated which caused audible cracking sounds in steering column, degrading steering…”NHTSA complaint 11490710 — filed 10/24/2022

“Air bag clock spring in steering wheel has broken, air bag light is on and no functions on the steering work ...heated, volume control buttons…”NHTSA complaint 11485093 — filed 09/18/2022

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot at approximately 3 MPH, the air bag warning…”NHTSA complaint 11482601 — filed 09/02/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford F-250 SD have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-250 SD: 35 of 287 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

287 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. 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 09/08/2026.