2017 Ford Fusion Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion, 3% of that year's 1,110 total complaints, tied to 10 crashes and 9 injuries. No airbag-related recall is listed for this year in the data provided.
- Airbags complaints
- 28
- 3% of 1,110
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 33,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy in moderate-to-severe collisions while only the floor or ankle-level airbag activated.
- Several drivers describe being struck at speed (including a 70-75 mph rear-end impact) with no airbags deploying at all, leaving occupants to hit the steering wheel or dashboard.
- Some complaints mention Takata recall confusion, where owners were unsure if their vehicle was covered and reported delays getting parts or dealer information.
- One owner reported burns from an airbag that did deploy during a crash, describing scarring to the arm.
- A separate complaint describes a brake failure leading to a crash where airbags were also expected to deploy, though the primary issue described was loss of braking response.
When 2017 Ford Fusion airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 22, 2016, latest Apr 24, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion, which is 3% of the 1,110 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for this specific airbag complaint category on the 2017 Fusion, though some owners referenced the Takata airbag recall in their complaint narratives.
- Did the 2017 Ford Fusion airbag issues cause injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 9 injuries and 10 crashes tied to the 28 airbag complaints filed for the 2017 Ford Fusion.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Ford Fusion is 33,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Is the 2017 Ford Fusion better or worse than other years for airbag complaints?
- The 2017 Fusion's airbag complaint share is 3%, matching 2016 (3%) but far lower than 2012 (16%) and 2011 (12%), based on NHTSA complaint data by model year.