2025 Ford F-150 Air Bag Warning Label Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2025 F-150 vehicles because the air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. This non-compliance with safety standards could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners will be mailed the necessary warning labels free of charge.
Why this matters
A missing air bag warning label is a significant safety concern. Without this label, occupants are not properly informed about the potential risks associated with air bag deployment during a collision. This lack of warning could lead to improper seating positions or other actions that increase the risk of injury if the air bag deploys.
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The specific issue is that the "air bag warning label" may be absent from the dashboard. This condition means the vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, which pertains to "Occupant Crash Protection."
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of a 2025 Ford F-150 should be aware of this recall. Ford began mailing owner notification letters on May 7, 2025. If you own a 2025 Ford F-150 and have concerns about the "Ford F-150 air bag label" or have not received a notification, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 25C12. You may also check the NHTSA website using the recall ID 25V271000.
Manufacturer's remedy
Ford will provide the necessary remedy for this recall free of charge. Owners will be mailed the missing air bag warning labels directly. The owner notification letters were dispatched starting May 7, 2025, to inform affected vehicle owners about the recall and the upcoming remedy.
NHTSA ID: 25V271000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2025 Ford F-150?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles are being recalled because the air bag warning label might be missing from the dashboard. This is a non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, which governs occupant crash protection.
- What are the risks associated with a missing air bag warning label?
- A missing air bag warning label means occupants are not properly informed about the risks of air bag deployment. This increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash, as occupants may not take appropriate precautions.
- How will Ford fix the missing air bag warning label on the F-150?
- Ford will mail the correct air bag warning labels to affected owners free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent out starting May 7, 2025, detailing the recall and remedy.
- What is the recall number for the 2025 Ford F-150 air bag label issue?
- The NHTSA recall identification number for this issue is 25V271000. Ford's internal recall number is 25C12.
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 2025 model year
137 complaints, the 38th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 10 crashes, 5 fires and 4 injuries for this year, which also has 19 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 370 of 39,812 complaints (1%).
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 | |
| 2025 | 137 |
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 2025 model year
- 26V655000 — Seats (Oct 2026)
- 26V578000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Sep 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
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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