2014 Ford Focus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,606 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Ford Focus, 1% of the 2,606 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 22 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“30 MPH car crash, in a city environment. The front end of my car was completely destroyed and airbags didn't deploy nor did my seat belts lock during hard braking, as I crashed into a truck. My body went forward and my head struck the streering wheel, resulting in a concussion. I provided a photo of the crash and have more including photos of inside of the vehicle with no airbag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #11186339, filed 2019-03, 59,000 miles“The issue I'm having trouble with is my air bag in the drive side seat, they replaced it two months ago and now the problem is again showing up. If there are any buyers of the 2014 Ford Focus and you are having the same problem please notify the NHTSA of the issue so they can use the information to identify a serious problem with the safety system.”
NHTSA complaint #10778059, filed 2015-09, 10,000 miles“I was traveling at approx 42 MPH when another vehicle failed to yield and turned left into my lane. The front of my vehicle struck the passenger side of other vehicle. My vehicle continued on an struck curb, coming to rest on sidewalk. My vehicle was a total loss. No airbags deployed in my vehicle during accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10681981, filed 2015-02, 15,000 miles“While I was stopped in traffic my 2014 Ford Focus was struck from behind with enough force to curl the trunk up to behind the back seat, exposing the spare tire located under the trunk. The impact drove my car into the car ahead of me. Through all of this not a single air bag in the car deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10714401, filed 2015-05, 9,400 miles“Going less than 10 MPH the car was making a wide turn on my street in front of my house when Focus accelerated and went through a wire fence, taking down a metal stake, over limestone boulders before hitting a tree, stumps, and bushes on my property. Air bags did not employ. Windshield totally shattered with holes from tree branches. Body of car severely damaged if not totaled. Insurance adjuster will determine on wednesday 9/28/2016”
NHTSA complaint #10909741, filed 2016-09, 14,925 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
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 2014 Ford Focus
1,576 complaintsEngine
442 complaintsFuel system
354 complaintsOther or unknown
280 complaintsElectrical system
245 complaintsSteering
223 complaintsVehicle speed control
164 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
47 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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