2012 Ford Fusion Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The drivers side seat belt all of a sudden stop working when I got out of the car one day. When I returned to the car after an hour, the belt wouldn't latch. Nothing was dropped in the latch, the car was stationary, never been in an accident with a person in the vehicle. All other parts and all other seat belts work.”
NHTSA complaint #11338639, filed 2020-07, 97,000 miles“I was wearing my seat belt hit head on driver front by another driver going approx 45mph, clear conditions. Collision forced off road and I hit parked SUV with my front passenger front. No airbag deployment occurred during either hit, self belt did not lock, I was forced upward hitting my head on inside roof handle above driver door, then thrown forward hitting my chin on steering wheel. I was knock unconscious for 3-4 minutes, fractured front tooth, dislocated jaw, suffered optic nerve injury, concussion, back and neck injuries. I was transported to the hospital. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611221, filed 2014-07, 7,200 miles“Hit a deer causing $6600 damage to the front end of the car. The air bags never deployed. Was traveling on a county highway k traveling about 35 MPH. Reported incident to the waukesha county sheriff department in wisconsin .repairs occurred at merton auto body shop in merton wi.”
NHTSA complaint #11041650, filed 2017-10, 42,000 miles“2012 Ford Fusion involved in an accident. Severe damage to vehicle on passenger side. The front seat belts did not lock and the front passenger and the driver were thrown in the cabin. In addition, according to body repair shop and insurance adjusters, impact was at the location of the sensor for side curtain airbags. However, the airbags did not deploy. In fact, bracket for air bag sensor was broken, but it could not be determined whether the bracket was broken prior to the accident or upon impact. Rear passenger received a severe head injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502500, filed 2013-03, 17,500 miles“I have been having electrical problems since I purchased the car in 2012. Currently, my horn does not work as well as other electrical components of my car. Another example, would be my seat belt, which has been an ongoing issue.the service provider at Ford told me to let my car run a little,. And then it would work. So far, still having the same issue. At this time, with my horn not working, it is a safety issue, as I have almost gotten into 3 accidents thus far, I have contacted the Ford ceo and karen johnson, another executive of Ford and have not heard anything from either one of them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203573, filed 2019-04Related service bulletins
- 10109079Sep 30, 2016Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 | 75 | 6% |
| 2013 | 100 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Fusion
1,474 complaintsAir bags
404 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
158 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
113 complaintsEngine
111 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsElectronic stability control
80 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsSuspension
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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