2013 Ford Fusion Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 101 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, 6% of its 1,791 total complaints, tied to 23 crashes, 2 fires, and 17 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 33,454 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data for the airbag area.
- Airbags complaints
- 101
- 6% of 1,791
- Crashes reported
- 23
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Median mileage
- 33,454 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes despite noticeable vehicle damage.
- Only some airbags deploy in a crash, such as the driver's side going off while the passenger side stays inactive, or vice versa.
- Deployed airbags have caused secondary injuries, including one report where deployment forced the driver's foot onto the accelerator pedal.
- One owner reported a deployed airbag catching fire seconds after a rear-end collision.
- Airbags fail to deploy in specific crash types such as rollovers or low-speed impacts, leaving occupants without protection.
- Some owners tied their airbag problems to unrepaired recall campaigns covering air bags, seat belts, and steering.
When 2013 Ford Fusion airbag complaints were filed
First complaint May 24, 2013, latest Apr 2, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 101 airbag complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, which is 6% of the 1,791 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there airbag recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion?
- This data shows no related recalls listed specifically for the airbag problem area, though one sample complaint referenced separate campaigns covering air bags, seat belts, and steering.
- At what mileage do airbag problems usually appear on the 2013 Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure among airbag complaints is 33,454 miles.
- How serious are the airbag complaints for the 2013 Fusion?
- Among the 101 airbag complaints, NHTSA data shows 23 crashes, 2 fires, and 17 injuries, indicating a portion of these reports involved real-world impacts.
- What kind of airbag failures do owners report most?
- Owners most often describe airbags failing to deploy in a crash, partial deployment where only some airbags activate, and in one case a deployed airbag catching fire.