2011 Ford Focus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Ford Focus, 5% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall there is a recall on 2011 Ford Focus, but not with my VIN number. However there is a white powder escaping from the connection of the steering column and the steering wheel. The white powder forms columns of white on the horn assembly of the steering wheel. Service man told me it could be dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11246563, filed 2019-08, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 25 MPH and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belts did not restrain properly and the air bags did not deploy. The contact's chest abruptly struck the steering wheel and the contact was transported to the hospital. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000. ...update 01/20/12 the consumer stated she suffered whiplash, a sore back a pinched nerve and hip pain. Updated 01/25/12”
NHTSA complaint #10440904, filed 2011-12, 13,000 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Ford Focus. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes and steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries and no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 5/15/15 updated 09/16/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10703535, filed 2015-04“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact was traveling at an unknown speed and crashed into another vehicle. The air bag deployed, but did not inflate properly and the contact sustained a fractured breast plate. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available. Updated 05/19/14 ma the consumer stated the manufacturer denied any defect with the airbag. Updated 06/03/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10575148, filed 2014-03Related service bulletins
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 | 18 | 2% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 26 | 1% |
| 2012 | 55 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 22 | 10% |
| 2008 | 26 | 10% |
| 2007 | 118 | 30% |
| 2006 | 40 | 20% |
| 2005 | 51 | 12% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 46 | 5% |
| 2002 | 72 | 8% |
| 2001 | 147 | 8% |
| 2000 | 191 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Focus
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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