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2012 Ford Escape Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Escape has 20 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Escape

Steering
135
Other
135
Powertrain
61
Structure
52
Speed Control
49
Engine
33
Electrical
29
Fuel System
25
Airbags
20
Brakes
15
Visibility
15
Seat Belts
12
Suspension
8
Latches & Locks
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

16

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 16, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING A CORNER DURING RAIN ...
May 18, 2018AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...
May 5, 2018AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREIN AN ACCIDENT WITH FRONT END DAMAGE AND AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Aug 15, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, ANOT...
Apr 19, 2017AIR BAGSMY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF. BUT THE SEATBELT LOCKED...
Jul 13, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE C...
Jul 5, 2016AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREMY WIFE AND ONE MONTH OLD CHILD WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THE OTHER DAY. SHE TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF AN O...
May 21, 2016AIR BAGSDRIVER OF VEHICLE HAD A SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING. HE HIT THE BACK OF A STOPPED VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 4...
Mar 11, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE AT A STOP LIGHT, AN ONCOMING VA...
Oct 5, 2015AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CCONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED...
May 24, 2015AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE V...
May 14, 2015AIR BAGS4 CAR PILE UP, MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE, AIR BAGS CAME OUT DRIVER WAS BURNED FROM THE AIR BAG AND HOLES ...
Mar 2, 2015AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE DEFECT RECALL NOTICE. *S...
May 16, 2014AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATSTHIS DOCUMENT IS IN RESPONSE TO A FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISION OCCURRING MAY 16, 2014 ON A MAJOR HIGHWA...
Aug 23, 2013AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH AND TURNING ...
Aug 8, 2013AIR BAGSMY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING EAST ON WILDCAT, TURNING NORTH ON LANG ROAD IN PORTLAND, TX. MY DAUGHTER WAS ...
Oct 13, 2012AIR BAGSSOUTHBOUND ON 2 LANE HIGHWAY TONED IN THE LEFT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. AT FAULT DRIVER RAN ...
Mar 19, 2012AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN A VEHI...
Dec 21, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED IN...
Nov 11, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 75 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR ...

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