2015 Ford Focus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,022 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Ford Focus, 2% of the 1,022 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 14 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.
“My transmission has been giving me a hard time and it doesn't get any power. It also runs very rough. I have to travel 45 minutes to a motor company but they don't fix it because it's a takata recall I don't want to get stranded and broken down on the highway. I need a dependable car because I'm disabled. I want my car fixed or a new one asap. I noticed the problems when I was driving it in motion right as soon as I purchased it on 10/2016 in city limits.”
NHTSA complaint #11165688, filed 2019-01, 43,000 miles“Gas gadget (and miles) will read 1/2 tank (200 or so mile) and with no warnings stall (turn off) even once putting gas in vehicle hard to get it started!also air bag light is on (most the time) engine light is on. The rear passenger door has to be slammed or closed hard in order to latch. I bought this car as first owner in 2015! Very disappointed! I have had this vehicle turn off on me at least 5 times even with my disable son with me, I could have been hit and we could've been hurt or worse!”
NHTSA complaint #11104050, filed 2018-06, 78,000 miles“I own a 2015 Ford Focus and a 2016 Ford Focus both were in an accident. The 2015 Ford Focus was t-boned. I got injured and there was no deployment of the air bags. The 2016 Ford Focus was rear - ended and I sustained additional injuries and the air bags did not deploy either. The t-bone I was entering the intersection on a green light. The 2016 I was stopped and a car in front of me making a left turn when someone slammed into me doing 35 miles per hour. Both times neither air bags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021848, filed 2017-09, 28,008 miles“October 15 2015 I bought a Ford Focus 2015 s 4dr from the dealership. Right away had issues with it stalling and shorting out the computer and keeping a charge. However on january 4th 2018, I was sideswiped going 45 MPH and collided into a tree and a few other vehichles also. I sustained serious injuries due to none of my airbags deploying. The car was deemed a total loss and I still am paying on this vehicle. Ive noticed many similar models having similar concerns, however my specific VIN states its not involved in any recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11119412, filed 2018-08, 40,000 miles“This diagnostic code B00C0-11 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor A - Circuit Short to Ground - Not Current DTC came up when I took it to the transmission service center for another issue. I was not aware of this until then. I bought this car about 4 months ago from a private owner who did not disclose this issue either.”
NHTSA complaint #11753539, filed 2026-07Air 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 2015 Ford Focus
559 complaintsEngine
173 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsOther or unknown
120 complaintsSteering
93 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology