2023 Ford F-150 Airbag Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The passenger-side instrument panel top cover may interfere with airbag deployment, failing to meet safety standards and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Owners will be notified for a free repair.
Why this recall matters
This 2023 Ford F-150 recall addresses a critical safety concern. The primary consequence of this defect is that "An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash." This means that in the event of a collision, the passenger frontal airbag may not provide the necessary protection, potentially leading to more severe injuries for occupants.
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The specific component at fault is the instrument panel top cover on the passenger side. This cover may obstruct the proper deployment of the front passenger airbag, which is a violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of affected 2023 Ford F-150 vehicles should have received notification letters. These letters were mailed on March 16, 2023. If you own a 2023 Ford F-150 and have concerns, you can verify if your specific vehicle is included in this 2023 Ford F-150 recall by contacting Ford customer service or checking the NHTSA website with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's remedy
Ford dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover on affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. This ensures that the airbag can deploy as intended, restoring the vehicle's compliance with safety standards.
Important owner information
If you have questions regarding this 2023 Ford F-150 recall, you can contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 23C01. Additionally, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit their website at www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID 23V072000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the 2023 Ford F-150 airbag?
- The passenger-side instrument panel top cover on certain 2023 Ford F-150 vehicles may prevent the front airbag from deploying correctly, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- How do I know if my 2023 Ford F-150 is part of recall 23V072000?
- Owner notification letters for recall 23V072000 (Ford's number 23C01) were mailed on March 16, 2023. You can also contact Ford customer service or check the NHTSA website with your VIN.
- What is the remedy for the 2023 Ford F-150 airbag recall?
- Ford dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover on affected 2023 Ford F-150 vehicles. This repair will be completed free of charge to the owner.
- What are the potential consequences if the airbag does not deploy as intended?
- If the airbag does not deploy as intended due to the instrument panel cover issue, it increases the risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
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 2023 model year
626 complaints, the 23rd most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 27 crashes, 6 fires and 15 injuries for this year, which also has 24 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,193 of 39,812 complaints (3%), including 3 for 2023.
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 | |
| 2023 | 626 |
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 2023 model year
- 26V578000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Sep 2026)
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
Recent owner reports about air bags
While braking slowly to park at my home, my 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT suddenly accelerated forward without any throttle input. The vehicle struck a wall. My foot was on the brake and I did not touch the accelerator.
Read owner complaints →My Ford F150 was hit by another vehicle going at least 45 mph on the passenger which push my vehicle into another vehicle. However, the airbags was never deployed which cause injury to my right side from steering wheel.
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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