Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Mustang owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the contact fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact to hit his head against the steering wheel. The contact became dizzy and lightheaded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle; however, the front driver's side door could only slightly open due to the significant damage to the vehicle's front end. The contact received medical assistance the following day. The contact underwent a CT scan and was informed that he had sustained a concussion. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
My son was driving to school. He was not speeding or any type of reckless driving. He hit an ice patch. His car spun and flew thru the air. The airbag compartment opened but it was defective. All metal shards came flying out of it causing multiple lacerations. He also lost consciousness from the impact and I was told by hospital ER doctor the airbag was defective and he was suffering from a very serious concussion.
I am reporting a safety hazard and a failure by Ford Motor Company to properly remedy the mandatory Takata Airbag Recall. Following the recall repair, a technician reassembly error left the airbag warning light permanently illuminated, meaning my Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is completely disabled and will not deploy in a crash. I took the vehicle to Astro Ford in Mississippi for resolution. The Service Manager, Hunter Landry, attempted to reset the system three times and confirmed a permanent safety fault exists in the exact recall area. However, Ford's proprietary dealership software is actively blocking the dealer from pulling the diagnostic codes or proceeding with the repair without a corporate override code. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I randomly checked to see if any recalls were out regarding this vehicle. Upon checking I entered my vin # but was advised it was not part of the airbag recall. However my airbag light constantly comes on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V319000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the traction control indicator illuminated and the vehicle violently jerked from left to right. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the traction control indicator was no longer illuminated. When the vehicle was off, the traction control system reactivated on its own. The contact proceeded to drive and the traction control indicator illuminated again. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. In addition, the contact stated that there was severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gatorland collision center. Then taken to buchholz paint and autobody for the repair where the radiator supports and the fender apron were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V319000 ( air bags) and had taken the vehicle to parks Ford dealer, located on 3333 n main st, gainesville fl 32609, where they had informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated his daughter was driving at 45 MPH, when another vehicle crashed into the entire driver side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle moved forward, causing a second vehicle to crash the front of the vehicle. The drivers side air bag delayed in deploying. The driver had already exited the vehicle when the air bag deployed. The drivers head hit the steering wheel and needed medical attention. In addition, the driver of the second vehicle requested medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The contact called a local dealer (fairway Ford located at 2323 laurens rd, greenville, sc 29607, [phone]) and was made aware of failure. The contact mentioned that NHTSA campaign number: 15V319000 (air bags) was completed 2 years ago at the same local dealer. …
Takata recall - in May 2015, my client received a NHTSA recall 15V319 for the airbag and brought her vehicle to a local Ford dealership to comply with the recall notice. At that time, she was advised that the replacement airbag wasn't available and they did not have a time as to when it would be available. On August 22, 2016, my client was driving her 2014 Ford Mustang when she rear-ended a vehicle. Upon impact, the airbag deployed and caused painful lacerations, abrasions and burns related to the inflator's exploding metal fragments. My client took her vehicle to the local Ford dealership for repairs and was told that the airbag was still not available and her vehicle could not be repaired. The local Ford dealership did not offer her alternate vehicle transportation. She had to purchase another vehicle and continue paying on the Mustang enduring 2 car payments and insurance. …
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge.
Airbag complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2014 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 245 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Ford Mustang, 68% of the model year's 359 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Mustang airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-081 (frontal, Feb 16, 2021); NHTSA recall 19V-001 (inflator module, Jan 7, 2019); NHTSA recall 15V-319 (inflator module, May 28, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Mustang airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 24,000 miles, and 51% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 26 crashes, 1 fire and 19 injuries 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.