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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.

2013 Ford Fusion airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter72013 Q22015 Q12016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12020 Q42023 Q32026 Q1
101 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q3 (7).

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.

  1. 2006319 (44%)
  2. 2007615 (58%)
  3. 2008638 (47%)
  4. 2009359 (35%)
  5. 2010590 (12%)
  6. 2011330 (12%)
  7. 2012404 (16%)
  8. 2013101 (6%)
  9. 201443 (3%)
  10. 201539 (4%)
  11. 201650 (3%)
  12. 201728 (3%)
  13. 20185 (1%)
  14. 20194 (1%)
  15. 20204 (2%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.