2019 Ford Fusion Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Ford Fusion has a complaint index of 7, the second-lowest among all 15 model years, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 315 complaints and 3 recalls, with Engine issues making up 64% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 7/100
- #14 of 15 Fusion years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 315
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2019 Ford Fusion problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine203 (64%)
- Transmission & Powertrain69 (22%)
- Electrical System38 (12%)
- Other28 (9%)
- Fuel System17 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (4%)
- Steering7 (2%)
- Brakes6 (2%)
- Airbags4 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate-to-severe front and side-impact crashes, including a deer strike and a T-bone collision.
- Some describe a front passenger-side axle fracturing at low speed, causing the tire to fold under and the vehicle to lose steering control.
- Several report a 'shift system fault' or powertrain malfunction warning appearing on the dashboard and Ford Pass app while the car sat stationary, sometimes preventing the engine from starting.
- One owner described cruise control continuing to accelerate the vehicle even after releasing the speed-increase button, requiring the brake or cancel button to stop it.
- Drivers noted the accelerator pedal seizing briefly during acceleration, paired with a brake seizing episode and a check-manual warning light.
- Complaints also mention driver seatbelts appearing latched in the buckle casing without actually securing, and headlights described as providing very little visibility at night.
2019 Ford Fusion recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 23V440000Jun 23, 2023Electrical System14,452 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
2019 Ford Fusion fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Fusion years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Fusion has a complaint index of 7, the second-best result across 15 model years of the Fusion, earning a Best verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
- Engine complaints make up 64% of all reports (203 complaints), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 22% (69 complaints) and Electrical System at 12% (38 complaints).
- Does the 2019 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Fusion, covering a block heater issue, a rearview camera software update, and a battery energy control module problem on Fusion PHEV models. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Ford Fusion should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2010 through 2013 Fusions carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes from 79 to 100, much higher than the 2019 model's index of 7.
- How does the 2019 Fusion compare to the 2020 Fusion?
- The 2020 Fusion has a complaint index of 0 versus 7 for 2019, but both carry a Best verdict relative to other Fusion model years.