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2015 Ford Fusion Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 2% of the model year's 993 total complaints. Two crashes and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 103,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
21
2% of 993
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
103,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview camera image turns black, blue, or pixelated while backing up, sometimes with a "Rearview Camera Unavailable" message.
  • Camera image starts working then cuts to black or an error message partway through a reverse maneuver, momentarily leaving the driver without a rear view.
  • Some owners report the backup camera failure occurred right before or during a low-speed crash while reversing.
  • Camera issue is intermittent, appearing and disappearing over long periods rather than failing completely.
  • One owner reported the displayed camera image was reversed left-to-right, which was disorienting when backing up.
  • The instrument panel sometimes shows a "Contact the Dealer" message tied to the camera malfunction.

When 2015 Ford Fusion collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 27, 2017, latest May 27, 2026.

2015 Ford Fusion collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2017Feb 2022Jul 2023Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to May 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 201010 (0%)
  2. 20112 (0%)
  3. 20123 (0%)
  4. 201311 (1%)
  5. 201421 (2%)
  6. 201521 (2%)
  7. 2016128 (8%)
  8. 20176 (1%)
  9. 20188 (2%)
  10. 201914 (4%)
  11. 202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Ford Fusion owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2015 Ford Fusion, which is 2% of the 993 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion backup camera?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this area on the 2015 Ford Fusion, even though one owner complaint mentioned a separate recall on other Ford models with similar camera issues.
At what mileage do these camera problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2015 Ford Fusion is 103,000 miles.
Have these camera failures caused any crashes?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2015 Ford Fusion.
Is the 2015 Fusion worse than other years for this problem?
The 2015 Fusion has 21 complaints (2% share) in this area, matching 2014's 21 complaints, but well below the 2016 Fusion's 128 complaints (8% share).

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.