2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That ranks 8th out of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints, 27%), typically at around 18,509 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 55owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 27% | 18,509 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 16% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% | 38,900 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 9% | 42,673 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 50,633 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% | 21,017 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 12,183 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 30,950 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 29,010 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image. The…
I was notified in October 2025 by Ford of a recall (NHTSA Recall 25V695) for my 2016 Ford Fusion's rear-view camera. We have contacted Ford numerous times as we have not received an additional letter stating to take the vehicle in for repair. They are claiming to only have the rear-view camera…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera operated intermittently for several seconds and then went black. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available…
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid years
← 2015 Fusion Hybrid · 2017 Fusion Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 70 | 0 |
| 2016 | 55 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 46 | 2 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 65 | 1 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 126 | 1 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 96 | 0 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 132 | 0 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 509 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Hybrid model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.