2019 Ford Expedition airbags problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 21, 2026CAAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   My vehicles warning lamp came on 9/10/2026 and I'm honestly nervous to drive with that recall because it affects my driver seatbelt and airbags. At first, it was just a known recall but when it personally affected my vehicle being that my warning lamp came on, I called a ford dealership near me and they all stated that I had to wait because the inspection can't be completed yet until they get the parts from ford which won't be for a couple weeks to a month. I am wondering if…

   NHTSA complaint #11765904 · source
2. Filed Sep 19, 2026TX1 injuredAirbagsBody & StructureSeats & Seat Belts

   On XXX, I experienced a serious safety incident involving my 2019 Ford Expedition, VIN [XXX]. My family and I were parked at a Lowe’s with the vehicle running but completely stationary. I was in the driver’s seat wearing my seat belt. Without any collision or impact, there was a sudden loud pop and the driver’s seat belt forcefully tightened around my chest. It was violent enough that I initially thought another vehicle had struck us from behind. Immediately afterward,…

   NHTSA complaint #11765507 · source
3. Filed Sep 18, 2026NCAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   While driving my 2019 Ford Expedition the passenger airbag deployed unexpectedly. This resulted in the seat belt not retracting or extending. There were no warnings, messages or problems prior to this occurring. Yes, safety was put at risk by the airbag deploying unexpectedly and the seat belt quickly retracting , it was very startling. This also caused damage to my passenger seat

   NHTSA complaint #11765217 · source
4. Filed Sep 3, 2026TX1 injuredAirbagsOther / UnknownSeats & Seat Belts

   I started by 2019 Ford Expedition and was driving through a parking lot at a low speed when there was an explosion sound (comparable to a gun shot over my left shoulder as the driver). My seatbelt pulled in and locked down. My car smelled like a firework had been set off and there was a white-grey powder across my lefts. I immediately stopped and parked my vehicle. I had my passenger move to the back of the car as a safety precaution. It took effort to get the belt to…

   NHTSA complaint #11761923 · source
5. Filed Aug 28, 2026OKAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   The passenger-side seat-belt retractor pretensioner, which is part of the supplemental restraint/airbag system, malfunctioned. The pretensioner apparently deployed without a collision, and the passenger seat belt became permanently locked and unable to retract or extend. The vehicle and failed component remain available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of my passengers were put at risk because the pretensioner activated unexpectedly with a loud…

   NHTSA complaint #11760375 · source
6. Filed Jul 20, 202681,000 miTNAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V099000 (Seat Belts). While driving approximately 45 MPH and approaching an intersection, the air bag warning light illuminated. There was an abnormally loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle, and smoke was inside the vehicle. The front passenger’s seat belt unexpectedly deployed and retracted on the side of the vehicle. The seat belt failed to move and became…

   NHTSA complaint #11751497 · source
7. Filed Jul 2, 2026TXAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   The airbag warning light illuminated on my 2019 Ford Expedition. My Ford dealer diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed that the condition is related to an active Ford safety recall. The dealer also confirmed that the defect disables the entire Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), meaning the airbags will not deploy in the event of a collision. I was informed that the recall replacement part will not be available until approximately December 2026 and that Ford will not authorize…

   NHTSA complaint #11748011 · source
8. Filed Jun 30, 2026TXAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   On XXX, while driving my 2019 Ford Expedition (VIN: [XXX]) on the highway, the front passenger seatbelt retractor pretensioner spontaneously deployed with a loud explosion and smoke. There was no accident, no impact, and no erratic driving. The seatbelt is now completely locked and unusable, and the entire SRS/Airbag system is disabled with a hard fault light on the dash. My vehicle is covered under the newly expanded Safety Recall 26S34 / NHTSA Campaign 26V344. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11747570 · source
9. Filed Jun 24, 202640,000 miFL1 injuredAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while slowing down and pulling into the driveway at 25 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag suddenly deployed without warning or impact. The seat belt struck the contact’s wife on the right arm and wrist, and she sustained bruises; however, medical attention was not provided. The local dealer was contacted and informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V344000 (Seat Belts) and 24V099000 (Seat Belts). A loaner vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11746130 · source
10. Filed Apr 3, 2026135,000 miFL1 injuredAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

    The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and with the engine idling, the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner erroneously deployed, causing the passenger to be forcefully retracted into the seat. During the incident, an explosion had occurred, and smoke filled the cabin of the vehicle. The contact sustained an injured neck during the seat belt deployment. No medical treatment was required. After the incident, the air…

    NHTSA complaint #11729065 · source
11. Filed Aug 22, 2025TXAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

    Yesterday, while I was driving to pick up my kids from school, my 2019 Ford Expedition, the driver’s side seatbelt literally exploded — it went off like it would in a crash (but there was no crash). I was driving when it exploded and tightened so tight on me. Now the seatbelt doesn’t work at all. It was terrifying, so loud and painful. This is part of a known recall issue. When the dealership had my car back in May to replace my cam phasers, they told me the seatbelt recall…

    NHTSA complaint #11682373 · source
12. Filed Oct 1, 2024FLAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

    ***SEE CURRENT NHTS Report: 24V-099 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL: 24S06*** Airbag light illuminated. Scanned for SRS codes found: RCM- Restraint Control Module (B007E-13). Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner C Deployment Control - Circuit Open

    NHTSA complaint #11617545 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology