Are airbag problems common on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Yes. NHTSA lists 135 airbag complaints for this model year, which is 27% of all 508 complaints filed for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Owners reference the Takata airbag inflator recall, NHTSA campaign 16V384000, in several complaints, though no related recalls are listed in this dataset.

What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 73,000 miles.

Have airbag issues caused crashes or injuries on this model year?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to airbag complaints for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, with no reported fires.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 135 airbag complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 27% of all 508 complaints for the year. Owners report non-deployment in crashes, warning-light faults, and long waits for the Takata inflator recall repair, at a median 73,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 135; 27% of 508
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 73,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed side or rear-end collisions, leaving occupants unrestrained.
Passenger or driver airbag warning lights illuminate randomly, sometimes traced to a wiring harness under the passenger seat or a faulty airbag control computer.
Owners cite the Takata inflator recall (NHTSA campaign 16V384000) and describe long delays getting replacement parts, in some cases months with no timeline given.
Some owners report being told the vehicle is safe to drive despite the open Takata recall, while avoiding use of the front passenger seat out of concern for inflator rupture.
Recall remedy availability issues left vehicles unrepaired well past what owners considered a reasonable time frame.

When 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2015, latest Mar 3, 2025.

135 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Mar 2025; peak Nov 2017 (18).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010135 (27%)
201134 (26%)
201232 (33%)
201310 (8%)
20143 (5%)
20151 (2%)
20164 (8%)
20177 (10%)
20186 (10%)
20193 (9%)
20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Are airbag problems common on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: Yes. NHTSA lists 135 airbag complaints for this model year, which is 27% of all 508 complaints filed for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: Owners reference the Takata airbag inflator recall, NHTSA campaign 16V384000, in several complaints, though no related recalls are listed in this dataset.
What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 73,000 miles.
Have airbag issues caused crashes or injuries on this model year?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to airbag complaints for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, with no reported fires.