How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 50 airbag complaints for the 2016 Fusion, which is 3% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2016 Ford Fusion airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2016 Fusion.

Did these airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Owners reported 15 crashes and 12 injuries connected to the airbag complaints filed for the 2016 Fusion.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure among the airbag complaints is 54,212 miles.

How does the 2016 Fusion compare to other model years for airbag complaints?

The 2016 Fusion's airbag complaint share is 3%, similar to 2014 (3%) and 2017 (3%), but much lower than 2012 (16%) or 2010 and 2011 (12% each).

2016 Ford Fusion Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 50 airbag complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 3% of its 1,627 total complaints that year. These complaints involve 15 crashes and 12 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 54,212. No related recalls are on file for this airbag issue.

Airbags complaints: 50; 3% of 1,627
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 54,213 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including head-on and side impacts.
Some describe airbags not deploying even after being rear-ended and pushed into another vehicle.
One owner reported an airbag cover splitting apart during deployment so the bag did not fully inflate.
Several complaints describe the vehicle losing steering or braking control right before a crash in which the airbags then failed to deploy.
One owner reported the seat undercarriage becoming detached, which they linked to airbag and seating-position issues despite the vehicle not being covered by a recall.

When 2016 Ford Fusion airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 4, 2016, latest Mar 11, 2025.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Mar 2025; peak Mar 2020 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 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.

2010590 (12%)
2011330 (12%)
2012404 (16%)
2013101 (6%)
201443 (3%)
201539 (4%)
201650 (3%)
201728 (3%)
20185 (1%)
20194 (1%)
20204 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 50 airbag complaints for the 2016 Fusion, which is 3% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Ford Fusion airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2016 Fusion.
Did these airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Owners reported 15 crashes and 12 injuries connected to the airbag complaints filed for the 2016 Fusion.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure among the airbag complaints is 54,212 miles.
How does the 2016 Fusion compare to other model years for airbag complaints?: The 2016 Fusion's airbag complaint share is 3%, similar to 2014 (3%) and 2017 (3%), but much lower than 2012 (16%) or 2010 and 2011 (12% each).