1. Ford Mustang
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Air Bags

2012 Ford Mustang Air Bags Problems

152
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 152 stored complaint records:

  • 9 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 81 records
  • part recall · 23 records
  • issue failure · 22 records
  • failure parts · 18 records
  • parts recall · 18 records
  • recall notice · 14 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi11
30–60k mi8
60–100k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Conway ford (2393 us-501 w, conway, sc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11075377

  • January 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (five star ford stone mountain, 3800 us-78, snellville, ga 30039) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11062335

  • January 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation ford tustin at [redacted] ([redacted], tustin, ca 92782) where it was confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11054946

  • January 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (rountree ford lincoln, [redacted], shreveport, la 71105) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11044906

  • January 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (north county ford, 450 w vista way, vista, ca 92083, [redacted]) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to…

    ODI 11044740

  • December 2, 2016 · 92,000 miles

    Air Bags

    No air bag replacement available for passengers side in a timely manner.

    ODI 11052432

  • September 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    2012 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to lack of communicate/schedule appointment through dealership for driver airbag inflator recall notice repairs. *smd

    ODI 10898839

  • August 16, 2016 · 49,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Fuel System, Gasoline

    Takata my car has different manufacturing issues including the convertible roofing it does openly by itself, i got scared and chocked the first time it happened, also the transmission seemed to sent a lower speed to the motor. Airbag didn't explode in a crash. Driving is when it happens. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10949175

  • July 20, 2016 · 42,845 miles

    Air Bags

    I got a letter on an important safety recall, this was in july i came down an spoke with michael at the ford company on sage rd. In memphis tn. I have been waiting for him to cal me back once he order the part #15s21/ nhtsa recall 15v-319, it"s been a month now

    ODI 10898137

  • July 14, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the required part was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

    ODI 10887384

  • July 7, 2016

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: received a recall letter from ford motor company july 2015 and another july 2016. Contacted local ford dealer concerning recall 2 months ago to have airbag inflator replaced. As of this date (9/2/2016) have received no word regarding part's arrival (dealership assured me they would call when part arrived). Please note that it has been over 1 year since receiving 1st recall letter and nearly 8 weeks…

    ODI 10903310

  • July 6, 2016 · 16,150 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. While driving 70 mph in the left lane, the vehicle shifted into first gear and seized the rear tires while on an incline. The contact crashed into a guard rail on the driver side. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed that accused the contact of careless driving. The contact sustained bruising on the left side of the ribs, but medical attention was not required.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10906066

  • July 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    2012 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver airbag inflator housing recall notice 15v-319. *smd

    ODI 10887306

  • June 27, 2016

    Air Bags

    Apparent takata recall, and i am having trouble getting anyone from ford to help me get it done. First notice of any sort received in mail from ford on june 27, 2016. Safety recall notice 15s21, nhtsa recall 15v-319. Says in part "parts are now available to report your vehicle." and "please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for recall 15s21." on june 28, i called lindsay ford in wheaton md…

    ODI 10881703

  • June 27, 2016

    Air Bags · Power Train

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 16v248000 (power train) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

    ODI 10876878

  • June 27, 2016

    Air Bags

    I got a letter stating parts are in for recall 15s21 and i called dealer and said parts are on back order and wont be in till september

    ODI 10876770

  • June 20, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 17v024000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tidwell ford of kennesaw, georgia was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer…

    ODI 11000287

  • June 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10892725

  • May 27, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was invalud. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not…

    ODI 10871173

  • May 16, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v319000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the recall remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not…

    ODI 11016136

  • May 2, 2016

    Air Bags

    2012 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to dealership/ manufacturer/nhtsa failure to take responsibility for the repairs of driver side airbag recall notice in a timely manner. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb

    ODI 10869931

  • April 14, 2016

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang gt. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that according to nhtsa the vehicle was safe…

    ODI 10855658

  • April 14, 2016

    Air Bags

    I called the safercar.gov phone number regarding the status of my car's takata airbag recall since it has been almost a year since i received a letter stating my car is indeed affected by the recall. I was told to call the manufacturer of my car at [redacted]. Following the prompts, i was waiting on hold until my turn came up but was eventually cut off; i have called multiple times encountering the same issue. I am…

    ODI 10855595

  • April 8, 2016

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. My 2012 ford mustang was issued a recall for faulty airbags on 5-27-2015. The recall status on 4-8-2016 is still "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available." i find this completely unacceptable. I saw on the news that there was another death caused by these exploding takata airbags. How many people have to die before nhtsa takes this seriously and makes ford and other affected manufacturers start…

    ODI 10854269

  • April 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    Takata recall, i have called ford about the passenger side airbag many times and have had no reasonable reply to the question when will it be done i am constantly concerned for my front seat passenger safety i think ford would know at least a time frame for this repair but i always get we don't know.

    ODI 11054057