Ford Fusion recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 46 recalls and 22,441 owner complaints for the Ford Fusion (model years 2006–2020). The most reported problem area is steering (5,778 complaints), followed by air bags (3,530 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (19).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 184 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 316 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 443 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,115 | 37 | 8 | |
| 2016 | 13 | 1,650 | 60 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 13 | 997 | 34 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 19 | 1,333 | 51 | 9 | |
| 2013 | 19 | 1,792 | 63 | 91 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 2,517 | 107 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 2,794 | 80 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 11 | 5,130 | 122 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 1,023 | 65 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 1,353 | 53 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 1,064 | 58 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 730 | 38 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2010 (5,130), 2011 (2,794) and 2012 (2,517). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (184).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Fusion model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5,778 | 15 of 15 | |
| Air bags | 3,530 | 15 of 15 | |
| Engine | 3,373 | 15 of 15 | |
| Power train | 3,140 | 15 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 2,186 | 13 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 46 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V376000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Power train: manual transmission | 2013–2016 | 5,252 |
| 25V695000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2016 | 1,448,655 |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Equipment: electrical, engine block heater | 2019–2020 | 59,006 |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2019–2020 | 200,237 |
| 23V775000 | Nov 17, 2023 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2016 | 45,173 |
| 23V440000 | Jun 23, 2023 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm) | 2019–2020 | 14,452 |
| 23V162000 | Mar 10, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2013–2018 | 1,280,726 |
| 22V413000 | Jun 10, 2022 | Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod | 2013–2016 | 2,925,968 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 792 complaints and a fire in 172 complaints; 537 people injured and 7 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.