Are there seat belt problems with the 2014 Ford Fusion?

Yes. NHTSA has 75 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Fusion, making up 6% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 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), which also affects seat belt and air bag function.

How serious are the seat belt complaints?

NHTSA data links the seat belt complaints for this year to 6 crashes and 9 injuries, with owners describing belts that fail to lock or restrain during collisions.

Which model years of the Ford Fusion have the most seat belt complaints?

The 2013 Fusion has the most with 100 complaints (6% share), followed by 2014 with 75 complaints (also 6% share); later years drop sharply, such as 2016 with 17 complaints (1% share).

2014 Ford Fusion Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 75 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 6% of that year's total complaints, tied to 6 crashes and 9 injuries. Two recalls, 16V875000 and 14V597000, cover seat belt cable and restraint control module issues on this model year.

Seat Belts complaints: 75; 6% of 1,330
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belts fail to lock or restrain the occupant's body during rear-end and frontal collisions, sometimes worsening injuries.
Rear seat belts randomly lock, retract fully, and refuse to release during normal driving.
Rear seat belt hardware breaks or wears out, including plastic and spring components inside the buckle assembly, sometimes after repeated use with a car seat.
The driver's seat belt rides up and rubs against the neck regardless of seat or belt adjustment.
The seat belt warning chime stops working once the vehicle exceeds 6 mph, giving no alert if a belt is unbuckled.

When 2014 Ford Fusion seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2014, latest Feb 17, 2026.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Apr 2017 (6).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 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

Are there seat belt problems with the 2014 Ford Fusion?: Yes. NHTSA has 75 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Fusion, making up 6% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 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), which also affects seat belt and air bag function.
How serious are the seat belt complaints?: NHTSA data links the seat belt complaints for this year to 6 crashes and 9 injuries, with owners describing belts that fail to lock or restrain during collisions.
Which model years of the Ford Fusion have the most seat belt complaints?: The 2013 Fusion has the most with 100 complaints (6% share), followed by 2014 with 75 complaints (also 6% share); later years drop sharply, such as 2016 with 17 complaints (1% share).