2014 Ford Taurus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,250 miles. 3 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.
“Vehicle hydroplaned and hit the guard rail alot of front end damage no air bag deployment. Injuries including a head injury both occupants were transported to a hospital. Update 9/15/15 the consumer stated the air bag sensor wasn't triggered and wants to cancel the complaint. Updated 10/01/15”
NHTSA complaint #10733902, filed 2015-07, 40,000 miles“Traveling at a speed of 50 / 55 MPH and I hit a deer head on. The airbag light came on the dashboard but never deployed. Just curious to know if the air bag should of deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10824675, filed 2016-02, 44,500 miles“My brother was making a left turn at the intersection of 170th street.He had been traveling north on Torrence avenue in Lansing prior to the collision. He had come to a complete stop while waiting to safely complete a left turn to travel west on 170th street. As he proceeded through the intersection at 170th & Torrence avenue,a southbound vehicle ran through the stop signal and collided with the 2014 Taurus vehicle ,my brother was driving.After the contact the air bags in the 2014 ford Taurus did not deploy and the 2014 ford Taurus had spun around facing south,when it came to a complete stop”
NHTSA complaint #11424991, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 68 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact restarted the vehicle and the engine warning indicator illuminated and the driver side headlamp failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the line leading to the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 87,999.”
NHTSA complaint #10908373, filed 2016-09, 87,999 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a small dog jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side air bag was replaced. On another occasion, a coyote jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver side air bag deployed again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side are bag was replaced a second time. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy after another slight impact and potentially cause injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967308, filed 2017-03, 17,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 6% |
| 2003 | 46 | 4% |
| 2002 | 47 | 3% |
| 2001 | 66 | 6% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 40 | 5% |
| 1998 | 39 | 7% |
| 1997 | 42 | 5% |
| 1996 | 45 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 54 | 3% |
| 1992 | 49 | 7% |
| 1991 | 55 | 8% |
| 1990 | 41 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Taurus
71 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Taurus
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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