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2016 Ford Fusion: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Ford Fusion as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

13Safety recalls
1,728Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Ford Fusion owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine465Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Power Train317Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Unknown Or Other226Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Steering184Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Electrical System166Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Back Over Prevention147Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemAug 2019 · Campaign 19V632000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJul 2018 · Campaign 18V471000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMay 2019 · Campaign 19V362000
  • Seat Belts: FrontDec 2016 · Campaign 16V875000
  • Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarMar 2018 · Campaign 18V167000
  • Seat Belts: FrontApr 2016 · Campaign 16V250000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageOct 2015 · Campaign 15V618000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsMar 2020 · Campaign 20V177000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJun 2022 · Campaign 22V413000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsMar 2023 · Campaign 23V162000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsNov 2023 · Campaign 23V775000
  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemOct 2025 · Campaign 25V695000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresRQ22004 · opened Aug 2022 · closed Mar 2023
  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
  • Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 2019 · closed Feb 2022
  • Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt LoosensPE17007 · opened Oct 2017 · closed Apr 2018

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.