Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been involved in a crash due to brake failure, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt, door, fender, tire, CV joint axle, bumper, bumper cover, headlights, and grill had been replaced. A police report was filed. The contact suffered neck pain, and medical treatment was received. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed; the brake pedal was extremely firm while depressed and made a hissing sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the air bag module was reset. The contact was informed that there was no brake failure. The vehicle was then taken to Simmons-Rockwell Ford, Inc. …
The airbags did not deploy when the car was in a front and rear end collision on 2/12/26. Injuries occurred. No one has confirmed the problem. The car was taken to a Collison center to be evaluated but am uncertain if that part has been evaluated. There were not symptoms of failure beforehand.
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 updated 09/19/2017
In a crash involving a front end collision where a truck turned left striking our Edge in the front left, the air bags did not deploy. We were traveling about 25 MPH and the other vehicle at about 15-20 MPH. My wife suffered a fractured leg and I back issues. The crash was severe enough to total the vehicle. It happened so fast I did not apply brakes. The other vehicle was an older Dodge dakota pickup.
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.
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
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.
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.
Purchased a car from : platinum auto group, inc. 29300 goddard rd. Romulus, mi 48174 phone- [phone] 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. …
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.
Airbag complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Ford Edge, 1% of the model year's 2,447 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Edge airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2013 Ford Edge, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Edge airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 11 crashes, 1 fire and 13 injuries and 1 death to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.