2015 Ford Mustang: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 7, 2025 · Driver assistance · WI · crash

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that the camera image either displayed a blank image or the camera displayed an inaccurate distance between objects. As a result, the contact stated that while reversing into the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the rearview camera displayed an inaccurate image and the distance between the vehicle and another vehicle parked in the driveway. As a result of the discrepancy, the contact struck the parked vehicle, which damaged the rear quarter panel of his vehicle but there was no damage to the other vehicle. Due to the low impact of the crash, the contact was not injured and an air bag did not deploy. There was no Police report filed. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side seat belt and air bag warning lights were illuminated, while there was no passenger occupying the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty Occupant Classification Module (OCM) sensor. The dealer informed the contact that the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. Contact Additional comments: The seat belt and air bag warning lights will turn on randomly and at all different speeds. There seems to be no correleation when the sensor decides to fail. Richmond Ford West said they had never seen this failure before. They advised that if their was a person in the passenger seat, the lights were illuminated (sensor not working) and the car was to get into a crash, the airbags would not go off. Current, I only drive the car alone. I talked to Ford Customer Service about this clear safety issue and concern, they said they would not offer any help in the repair and it would cost $2000 ($1600 for the part and $400) for the labor. This appears to be a very rare, but significant safety issue for the car for a part to randomly fail through no fault of the owner.

Filed Feb 13, 2020 · Airbags · 106,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford mustang. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during a crash. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to the upper torso. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement utility pool. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The message "air bags deployed" had displayed in the instrument panel. The driver sustained injuries to the upper torso and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed away and deemed a total loss. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined by a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact mentioned that the seat belt failed also failed to retract at the time of impact. The contact stated that she requested the insurance company to investigate the failure of the air bags however, the advised her to contact the manufacturer as the air bags failure were already under investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

We were stopped in fast lane in freeway traffic, car in center lane hit back passenger side, pushing us into tahoe in front of us. Driver that hit us was going 30-35 MPH on impact. Only the drivers leg airbag went off, passenger airbag popped cover off on right side and got stuck so did not deploy. Drivers front steering wheel airbag did not deploy. Driver injured with severe bruising. Back windshield shattered in tiny pieces across entire inside of car. I have confirmed this car did not have any airbag recalls associated with it.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Airbags · 46,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Takata recall. I was involved in a car accident on the freeway. A trailer truck turned into my driver side rear wheel destroying it and pushing me towards the front of his truck. To prevent ending up in front of the truck I turned the wheel to my right causing me to crash into a construction barrier at 30mph. My front right tire took all the impact causing my car to go up about 3-4 feet and slamming down hard. My airbags never deployed.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford mustang. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a mile marker sign. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver correctly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 27,223 miles · CA · crash · 5 injuries

2015 mustang 2.3 liter. Purchased brand new from fairfield ford in california. Mustang rear ended 2014 prius at highway speed. Severe accident. Steering wheel airbag failed to inflate in mustang. Lower airbag in driver footwell inflated only. Driver seatbelt retractor is not locked potentially should be immobilized. Driver of mustang suffered 2 broken ribs, 2 cracked ribs, and a cracked sternum. Her face also struck the steering wheel and caused her to become unconscious for a little while . Both vehicles towed from scene, mustang driver did not realize her injuries and went to the hospital the following day. Complaints of chest pain, which is when x-rays were taken and the bodily injuries were determined.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Brakes · 11,800 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. While the vehicle was parked on an incline with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled away in reverse into a ditch and crashed into a retaining wall. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,800.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. While driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained chest, knee, and back injuries that required medical attention. The contact stated that the driver side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Airbags · 750 miles · CA · crash

2015 ford mustang gt was in an accident, where I rear ended another vehicle. The front end was pushed in about 3-4 inches to the point where the drivers door no longer opens and the hood no longer closes, this prompted the knee airbags to go off, driver side airbag went off perfectly fine, however driver side deployed only half way (more like 1/4) which rendered it defective. Spoke to 2 separate ford dealerships about it and was told they don't know how an airbag is supposed to work because they did not design it. Recorded the small conversation I had with the ford dealership service rep, was short because they wouldn't help me, they just basically cut me off and as you can see the airbag failed to deploy properly. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb-umsm7ih0.