Ford Fusion Hybrid Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid across 11 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (135). The words owners use most often: “takata air bags” (22% of reports).
- 236air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Takata air bags: mentioned in 52 of 236 complaints (22%)
- Confirm become: mentioned in 15 of 236 complaints (6%)
- Passenger airbag: mentioned in 12 of 236 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 236 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 12 an injury.
Ford Fusion Hybrid air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 1 | 13% | 5,000 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 3 | 9% | 47,000 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 6 | 10% | 80,046 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 10% | 59,000 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 1 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 3 | 5% | 19,289 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 8% | 22,505 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 32 | 33% | 44,000 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 34 | 26% | 59,000 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 135 | 27% | 71,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists air bags for the Ford Fusion Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The leather-covered dashboard panel, in the approximately 4-6 inch section between the base of the windshield and the first seam across the dash, has shrunk, rippled, and pulled away from the underlying substrate. This area also houses the driver-assist camera housing and the defrost vent. The…
The air bags did not deploy on the front passenger side after a two car accident. There was an injury to the passenger of the car. Vehicle was inspected by police and there were no warning signs
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that it would take three days to receive the diagnostic…
I was driving on a slushy road and it was snowing. I received a warning that the pre-collision assist was unavailable. Another light also lit up saying there was no traction. The car veered toward the concrete barrier next to me and I couldn't turn the wheel. The brakes also did not work. I slammed…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while making a left turn, the steering wheel made a complete 360-degree turn; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the horn and the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact pushed up on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusion Hybrids have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 236 owner complaints about air bags for the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fusion Hybrid air bags?
No recall currently lists air bags for this vehicle.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “takata air bags”, in 52 of 236 complaints, followed by “confirm become” (15).
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
- Steering problems (296)
- Service Brakes problems (168)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Electrical System problems (135)
- Engine problems (124)
See all Ford Fusion Hybrid problems.