Ford Fusion recalls and safety
46 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2020 · 22,411 owner complaints
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The Ford Fusion has 46 recalls covering 22.0 million vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (23). The 2020 Ford Fusion earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 716 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
46
Most for 2013: 23
Units affected
22.0M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
716
-30.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
4
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
27 rated versions, model years 2006 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk |
The 16 newest of 27 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Fusion, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
716 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering5,769
- Air bags3,530
- Engine3,367
- Power train3,135
- Service brakes2,191
- Electrical system1,663
- Vehicle speed control1,414
- Complaints
- 22,411
- Crashes reported
- 792
- Fires reported
- 171
- People injured
- 537
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Fusion by component
- Power train8 · 3.76M units
- Air bags7 · 6.26M units
- Latches/locks/linkages5 · 3.13M units
- Steering5 · 2.30M units
- Seats4 · 76K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 803K units
- Seat belts3 · 1.45M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 2.08M units
Ford Fusion recalls
The 25 newest of 46
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2024 Ford Fusion recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2024 Ford Fusion. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
46 recalls cover the Ford Fusion, for 22.0 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (8 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Ford Fusion?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Fusion?
Steering: named in 5,769 of the 22,411 safety complaints about the Ford Fusion, then air bags (3,530). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.