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

NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2016 Fusion, which is 1% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion seat belts?

Yes. Recall 16V875000, reported December 5, 2016, covers seat belts and directs dealers to apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable free of charge.

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

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints is 30,000 miles, though sample complaints range from under 9,000 miles to over 63,000 miles.

Did the 2016 Fusion seat belt issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these seat belt complaints.

How does the 2016 Fusion compare to other years for seat belt complaints?

The 2013 and 2014 Fusion had far more seat belt complaints, 100 and 75 respectively, compared to 17 for 2016, suggesting the issue was more common in earlier model years.

2016 Ford Fusion Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 1% of its 1,627 total complaints for the year. A related recall (16V875000) covers seat belt cable coating, and the median mileage at failure was 30,000.

Seat Belts complaints: 17; 1% of 1,627
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Driver's side seat belt locks up or seizes intermittently, sometimes for days at a time, preventing the belt from being pulled out.
Driver's seat belt fails to retract after being pulled out, leaving excess slack hanging loose.
Rear seat belts on both sides resist extraction, locking up as if pulled too fast regardless of actual speed.
Owners report the seat belt issue matches the symptoms described in NHTSA recall campaign 16V875000 for the seat belt cable.
Some owners noted the locking problem appeared to worsen in hot weather, suggesting a spring or retractor mechanism affected by heat.
A few reports mention seat belt or airbag warning lights staying on alongside the retraction problems.

When 2016 Ford Fusion seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2016, latest Jun 28, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Apr 2020 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2016 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.

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 2016 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 17 seat belt complaints for the 2016 Fusion, which is 1% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion seat belts?: Yes. Recall 16V875000, reported December 5, 2016, covers seat belts and directs dealers to apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable free of charge.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2016 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints is 30,000 miles, though sample complaints range from under 9,000 miles to over 63,000 miles.
Did the 2016 Fusion seat belt issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these seat belt complaints.
How does the 2016 Fusion compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2013 and 2014 Fusion had far more seat belt complaints, 100 and 75 respectively, compared to 17 for 2016, suggesting the issue was more common in earlier model years.