2014 Ford Mustang Air Bags Problems

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

244Air Bags complaints

68.5%Of all 356 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 BAGS244 · 68.5%

POWER TRAIN27 · 7.6%

STEERING21 · 5.9%

ENGINE18 · 5.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY15 · 4.2%

Share of the 356 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ford Mustang overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART…”NHTSA complaint 10855714 — filed 04/15/2016

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10855422 — filed 04/14/2016

“TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY 2014 MUSTANG IN MAY OF 2015 AND MY FORD DEALER WILL NOT FIX THE CAR. HE SAYS…”NHTSA complaint 10855329 — filed 04/13/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Mustang have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford Mustang: 244 of 356 complaints on file (68.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Mustang have in total?

356 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 22 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.