Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (27.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 438 · 27.7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 293 · 18.5% | Recalled | Recall 18V471000 · Recall 19V362000 · Recall 22V413000 · Recall 26V376000 |
| Steering | 176 · 11.1% | Recalled | Recall 19V632000 · Recall 18V167000 |
| Electrical System | 140 · 8.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 105 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 82 · 5.2% | Recalled | Recall 15V618000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 1,584 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V632000 · 2019 · reported 08/29/2019
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V471000 · 2018 · reported 07/16/2018
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V362000 · 2019 · reported 05/13/2019
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V875000 · 2016 · reported 12/05/2016
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V167000 · 2018 · reported 03/12/2018
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V250000 · 2016 · reported 04/27/2016
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V618000 · 2015 · reported 10/01/2015
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V177000 · 2020 · reported 03/23/2020
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2022 · reported 06/10/2022
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V162000 · 2023 · reported 03/10/2023
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V775000 · 2023 · reported 11/17/2023
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · 2025 · reported 10/13/2025
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V376000 · 2026 · reported 06/09/2026
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY 2016 FORD FUSION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BUT A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT WENT AWAY. NOW…”NHTSA complaint 11046503 — filed 11/16/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11033077 — filed 10/12/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND WRENCH ICON INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 11015186 — filed 08/14/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 438 of 1,584 NHTSA complaints (27.7%), followed by power train (293), unspecified/other issues (201), steering (176). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,584 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 56 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 29 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V632000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
