The Lemon IndexFord Fusion recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006–2020 Ford Fusion, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2006–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2006–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
Every recall 49
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2013–2016 New: most likely still open
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
5,252 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V376000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2016
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2019–2020
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
59,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V685000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2019–2020
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2016
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
45,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V775000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2019–2020
The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
14,452 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V440000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2013–2018
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
1,280,726 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V162000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2022 · model years 2013–2016
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
2,925,968 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V413000
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- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2014–2015
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
199,085 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V011000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2006–2012
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2008–2012
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2010–2012
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2013–2014
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2014–2016
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
288,110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V177000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2006–2010
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
600,166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V904000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2013–2016
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
116,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V632000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2015
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
103,374 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V590000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2019 · model years 2013–2016 2.5L engines only
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
259,182 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V362000
- Hybrid propulsion system · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019 Hybrid only
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection.".
2,108 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V099000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2010
In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
215 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V775000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2018 · model years 2013–2016
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
504,182 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V471000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2013–2014 1.6L engines only
Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.
5,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V169000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2014–2018
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
1,301,986 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V167000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2017 · model year 2017
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
6,026 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V427000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2013–2014
A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
191,432 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V210000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2013–2014 1.6L engines only
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
208,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V209000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2006–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model years 2013–2016
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
603,392 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V875000
- Seats · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
25 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V874000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2006–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash.
39 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V250000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2015 · model years 2010–2011
The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
411,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V793000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness.
658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V618000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2011–2012 Hybrid only
The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
393,623 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V340000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2013–2015
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or oth.
487,301 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V250000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2013–2014
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fu…
456,440 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V246000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2014–2015 Hybrid only
In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park.
56,479 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V736000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
746,842 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V597000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2006–2011
The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
82,579 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E028000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
43,135 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V164000
- Steering · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip.
20 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V232000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
390,783 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V227000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2012 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
80,057 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V551000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2012 · model year 2013
" The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.
19,158 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V553000
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2011 · model years 2010–2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1…
128,616 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V574000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2010 · model year 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010.
19 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V222000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2010 · model year 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL …
33,256 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V161000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Fusion?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
49 recall campaigns across model years 2006–2020, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 128.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 19 campaigns. 2013: 19, 2016: 13, 2015: 13.
What are most Ford Fusion recalls about?
Airbags: 9 of the 49 campaigns. Then transmission & drivetrain (8) and latches/locks/linkages (5).
What is the newest Ford Fusion recall?
Transmission & drivetrain, filed Jun 2026 (NHTSA 26V376000): The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
What is the biggest Ford Fusion recall?
NHTSA 22V413000 (transmission & drivetrain, Jun 2022) covers 2,925,968 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
How do I check if my Ford Fusion has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Fusion: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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