Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2016 Ford Fusion: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
555 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
311 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V471000, 19V362000, 22V413000, 26V376000.
215 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
181 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V695000.
178 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V167000, 19V632000.
150 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
139 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V162000.
92 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V618000.
51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
35 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V177000, 23V775000.
26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V875000.
16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V250000.
8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 658 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 39 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 603,392 vehicles across all affected models.
Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,301,986 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 504,182 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 259,182 vehicles across all affected models.
Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 116,160 vehicles across all affected models.
Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 288,110 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,280,726 vehicles across all affected models.
Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 45,173 vehicles across all affected models.
Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,448,655 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 5,252 vehicles across all affected models.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens. Resulted in recall campaign 18V167000.
Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens. Resulted in recall campaign 18V167000.
Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.
Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.
Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.
Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 23V162000.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.