Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Explorer has 3 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
3
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026
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AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On my 2020 Explorer ST, the plastic backing on the front seats is popping off and exposing the seats... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dash board is warped and literally peeling off. I took it to a dealer to get it looked at to see... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | * Upon a significant partial front and complete side impact, the airbags failed to deploy. No front,... |