2020 Ford Transit Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Ford Transit, 1% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the AWD and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the actuator and sensor needed to be replaced, and a software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer determined that the transfer switch, new air bag, and seat repair kit were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11630379, filed 2024-12, 68,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V415000Jul 17, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side…Covers: Ford Transit 2020, Escape 2020
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Transit
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