How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2015 Fusion, which is 2% of the 993 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Yes. Recall 19V590000 addresses seat belt pretensioner heat damaging the front seat belt anchor cable, and recall 16V875000 covers the same anchor cable issue on 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles; Ford's remedy applies a protective coating to the cable free of charge.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2015 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2015 Fusion is 56,500 miles.

Have seat belt issues caused injuries or crashes in the 2015 Fusion?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to seat belt complaints on the 2015 Fusion, with no fires reported.

Is the 2015 Fusion's seat belt complaint rate worse than other Fusion years?

No. The 2013 and 2014 Fusion had higher seat belt complaint shares at 6% each, compared to 2% for the 2015 model year.

2015 Ford Fusion Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 2% of its 993 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries at a median 56,500 miles. Two related recalls cover seat belt anchor cable and pretensioner issues.

Seat Belts complaints: 24; 2% of 993
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 56,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Driver's side seat belt locks in the retracted position and won't extend, sometimes making the car undrivable until the belt is forced loose.
Rear seat belts fail to retract after use, leaving them hanging or stuck in the locked position.
Front passenger airbag stays deactivated for smaller occupants, which owners say the dealer described as intentional design rather than a defect.
Seat belt buckle defects trigger the airbag warning light and, according to Ford, can prevent airbag deployment.
Center rear seat belt strap is installed twisted, so it cannot lie flat when buckled.
Some owners report recall parts for the seat belt cable coating were on backorder, delaying repairs beyond a reasonable time.

When 2015 Ford Fusion seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 27, 2015, latest Aug 29, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion

NHTSA 19V590000Aug 12, 2019Seat Belts103,374 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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: A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their 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 September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.
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.

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 2015 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 24 seat belt complaints for the 2015 Fusion, which is 2% of the 993 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion?: Yes. Recall 19V590000 addresses seat belt pretensioner heat damaging the front seat belt anchor cable, and recall 16V875000 covers the same anchor cable issue on 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles; Ford's remedy applies a protective coating to the cable free of charge.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2015 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2015 Fusion is 56,500 miles.
Have seat belt issues caused injuries or crashes in the 2015 Fusion?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to seat belt complaints on the 2015 Fusion, with no fires reported.
Is the 2015 Fusion's seat belt complaint rate worse than other Fusion years?: No. The 2013 and 2014 Fusion had higher seat belt complaint shares at 6% each, compared to 2% for the 2015 model year.