# Ford Expedition airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 47 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (29) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Ford Expedition (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (29). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Ford Expedition airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 4 | 217 | 2% | | 2017 | 5 | 358 | 1% | | 2018 | 2 | 383 | 1% | | 2019 | 29 | 524 | 6% | | 2020 | 5 | 428 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 242 | 0% | | 2022 | 1 | 117 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Ford Expedition recalls related to the airbag warning light **[25V439000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V439000)** (2025 models, reported 2025-06-27): An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. **[21V805000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V805000)** (2021 models, reported 2021-10-15): An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Ford Expedition owners report - "Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously remained illuminated. The failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V847000 (Steering, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of..." -- owner of a 2022 Ford Expedition, complaint filed 2026 - "There have been no airbag warning lights or messages displayed, and I have not been involved in a crash. The defect developed gradually, beginning with bubbling of the dashboard surface and progressing to peeling and separation. The condition continues to worsen over time. The issue has not yet been confirmed by a..." -- owner of a 2021 Ford Expedition, complaint filed 2026 - ""your air bag warning is on due to an issue with the front passenger air bag system. The front pasenger airbag may not work properly." this system should under no circumstance be malfunctioning in any way outside of a collision. This needs recalled and fixed." -- owner of a 2020 Ford Expedition, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Ford Expedition airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (25V439000, 21V805000) covering 2021-2025 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Ford Expedition years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2017, 2019 and 2020 Expedition model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 29 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Ford Expedition with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Ford Expedition has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Ford Expedition warning lights - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/ford-expedition): 85 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/ford-expedition): 161 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/ford-expedition): 50 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/ford-expedition): 5 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-expedition): 14 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Ford Expedition - [Ford Expedition specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-expedition) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-expedition Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.