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2016 Ford Fusion Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 1,629 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Ford Fusion

The 2016 Ford Fusion is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
1,629
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
56
Crashes + Injuries
6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Fusion (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V632000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V471000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V362000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V875000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V167000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V250000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V618000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V177000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V413000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V162000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Fusion

Based on 1,629 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
340
Power Train
297
Steering
182
Unknown Or Other
148
Electrical System
129
Engine And Engine Cooling
100
Service Brakes
97
Back Over Prevention
65
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Ford Fusion — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 2,777 complaints 2012 2,599 complaints 2013 1,941 complaints 2014 1,413 complaints 2015 1,045 complaints 2016 1,629 complaints 2017 1,087 complaints 2018 419 complaints 2019 358 complaints 2020 173 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford Fusion

Is the 2016 Ford Fusion reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Fusion has 13 recalls and 1,629 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fusion have?
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Fusion are: Engine, Power Train, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Fusion safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Fusion has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Fusion should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Fusion are: 2010, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.