How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 100 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, which is 6% of the 1,791 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion?

Yes. Recall 16V875000 covers a protective coating applied to the seat belt cable, and recall 14V597000 covers replacement of the restraint control module (RCM) tied to seat belt and air bag function.

At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion is 63,000 miles.

Did the seat belt issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records associate 6 crashes and 8 injuries with seat belt complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion.

How does 2013 compare to other Fusion model years for seat belt complaints?

The 2013 Fusion has 100 seat belt complaints, the highest count among the listed model years, followed by 2014 with 75 complaints; years from 2015 onward drop to 24 or fewer.

2013 Ford Fusion Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 100 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for the year, with 6 crashes and 8 injuries linked to this area at a median 63,000 miles. Two related recalls (16V875000 and 14V597000) address seat belt cable coating and restraint control module replacement.

Seat Belts complaints: 100; 6% of 1,791
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belts fail to restrain occupants during rear-end collisions, contributing to shoulder, back, and neck injuries.
Driver-side seat belt buckle reportedly comes apart after being struck from behind.
Rear center seat belt locks in the retracted position, preventing a folded-down rear seat from returning upright until the belt is replaced.
Owners note involvement in multiple overlapping NHTSA campaigns covering air bags, seat belts, latches, and steering on the same vehicle.

When 2013 Ford Fusion seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 27, 2014, latest Sep 16, 2024.

100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2024 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (12).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion

NHTSA 16V875000Dec 5, 2016Seat Belts603,392 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Risk: If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
NHTSA 14V597000Sep 26, 2014Seat Belts746,842 vehicles
Seat belts
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
Risk: The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

Seat Belts complaints by Fusion model year

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

20109 (0%)
20113 (0%)
20128 (0%)
2013100 (6%)
201475 (6%)
201524 (2%)
201617 (1%)
20177 (1%)
20185 (1%)
20192 (1%)
20201 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 100 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, which is 6% of the 1,791 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion?: Yes. Recall 16V875000 covers a protective coating applied to the seat belt cable, and recall 14V597000 covers replacement of the restraint control module (RCM) tied to seat belt and air bag function.
At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion is 63,000 miles.
Did the seat belt issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records associate 6 crashes and 8 injuries with seat belt complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion.
How does 2013 compare to other Fusion model years for seat belt complaints?: The 2013 Fusion has 100 seat belt complaints, the highest count among the listed model years, followed by 2014 with 75 complaints; years from 2015 onward drop to 24 or fewer.