2022 Ford F-150 Air Bag Recall 22V684000
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V684000, Ford's number: 22C23) for certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The right-side instrument panel cover may be incorrectly manufactured, potentially causing the air bag to deploy improperly and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Why this matters
An improperly manufactured right-side instrument panel cover can lead to serious safety concerns during a crash. If the air bag does not deploy correctly, or if the cover breaks and projects fragments into the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury to occupants. This issue means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, which governs Occupant Crash Protection.
What's being recalled
This 2022 Ford F-150 recall addresses a defect in the right-side instrument panel cover. This component may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can directly impede the proper deployment of the passenger-side air bag. The recall affects certain 2022 F-150 vehicles.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Ford has already begun notifying owners of affected vehicles. Owner notification letters for this 2022 Ford F-150 recall were mailed on October 26, 2022. If you own a 2022 Ford F-150 and have concerns, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 22C23. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Manufacturer's remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover on affected 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
Source: NHTSA ID: 22V684000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2022 Ford F-150 air bags?
- The recall is due to an improperly manufactured right-side instrument panel cover. This defect can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly during a crash, or cause the cover to break and project fragments.
- What are the potential consequences of this air bag issue?
- If the air bag does not deploy as intended, or if the cover fragments, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants during an accident. This also means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 for occupant crash protection.
- How will Ford fix the problem for the 2022 Ford F-150 recall?
- Ford dealers will replace the defective right-side instrument panel cover. This repair will be completed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
- How can I confirm if my 2022 Ford F-150 is part of recall 22V684000?
- Owners were notified by mail starting October 26, 2022. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford's recall number 22C23, or check the NHTSA website using the recall ID 22V684000.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
911 complaints, the 18th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 28 crashes, 10 fires and 40 injuries for this year, which also has 32 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,193 of 39,812 complaints (3%), including 6 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2022 | 911 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about air bags
I was in an accident where I broadsided a vehicle at 45 mph. The accident warning sensors didn’t activate and no airbags deployed. The accident was severe enough that my truck was deemed totaled and the other vehicle flipped upside down
Read owner complaints →The truck was involved in a major crash, but none of the airs deployed. The accident took place on 1/29/2025. A shed not tied down blew off a trailer into my truck.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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