2016 Ford F-350 SD Air Bags Problems

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

21Air Bags complaints

10.1%Of all 208 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

SUSPENSION80 · 38.5%

STEERING74 · 35.6%

ENGINE22 · 10.6%

AIR BAGS21 · 10.1%

Unspecified / other19 · 9.1%

Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the instrument panel occasionally went black intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the…”NHTSA complaint 11495182 — filed 11/28/2022

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”NHTSA complaint 11489255 — filed 10/14/2022

“There is an "advanced" recall on the clockspring contamination on my vehicle. The local ford dealership is stating that they do not have access to…”NHTSA complaint 11482182 — filed 08/31/2022

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-350 SD have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford F-350 SD: 21 of 208 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford F-350 SD have in total?

208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 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.