2016 Ford Fusion Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 128 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints, 8% of all complaints for the year, tied to 7 crashes and 2 injuries. A related recall, campaign 25V695000, covers the rearview camera. Median failure mileage is 90,000.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 128
- 8% of 1,627
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- The rearview camera intermittently goes black or shows a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse, sometimes leading to a collision with a nearby object or parked vehicle.
- Owners report the recall remedy for the rearview camera under campaign 25V695000 is delayed because replacement parts are unavailable.
- Blind spot detection sensors on both side mirrors report as inoperable, triggering repeated warning messages that require driver acknowledgment.
- The infotainment screen restarts or shuts down on its own, which also disables the backup camera display.
- Some owners describe colorful lines or a black spot appearing across part of the backup camera display just before it fails completely.
When 2016 Ford Fusion collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 19, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2016 Ford Fusion have a backup camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall campaign 25V695000, reported 2025-10-13, covers the rearview camera on the 2016 Fusion. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as needed at no charge.
- How common are camera and collision avoidance problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 128 complaints in this area for the 2016 Fusion, which is 8% of all 1,627 complaints filed for the model year.
- At what mileage do these camera failures usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 90,000 miles.
- Have these camera issues caused any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints on the 2016 Fusion, often from a blank rearview camera screen while backing up.