2013 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,454miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Ford Fusion, 6% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,454 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into a wreck about two months ago and my air bags didnt deploy I wasnt going to do anything about it till I seen there was a recall on my car for airbags and I decided I needed to file a complaint as you can see from the picture my wreck was pretty bad and the air bags never went off. I got ran off the road and hit a ice patch and spun out I to the mountain head on and the bags never deployed”
NHTSA complaint #11391067, filed 2021-02, 100,000 miles“Takata recall: we have received three recalls, 2014 (airbag), 2015 (door latch), and 2016 (seatbelt) which were told we are on a waiting list because our light wasn't on and they would call us when parts came in. Just received notification in mail about takata recall. Ford dealer never notified us and I want these fixed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11043077, filed 2017-11, 17,000 miles“I was stopped at a red light on a city street and was hit in the rear by a car going very fast. I hit a car in front of me and my air bag deployed. A few seconds later my air bag burst into flames. I used my water bottle to put out the fire. I was dazed and hurt and if I was unconscious results would have been extreme.”
NHTSA complaint #10819961, filed 2016-01, 35,000 miles“Took Fusion in for recall 16s42 concerning seatbelt pretentioners on 08aug17. No airbag warning light was illuminated on the dash, when we went to pickup the car the light was on. The dealership had not seen the light and refused to check out the problem before my wife left the dealership. I believe that durango motor company, durango colorado should have taken responsibility of checking the system.”
NHTSA complaint #11014848, filed 2017-08, 51,019 miles“The drivers seatbelt light and warning to not work and it has tripped the airbag light. You have recalled some Ford fusions for this exact problem. Yet I am having that exact problem and your saying it wasn't my VIN. Not quite getting why”
NHTSA complaint #11195479, filed 2019-04, 146,470 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240407Jul 28, 2023Certain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT This program is being expanded to include VINs in the state of Texas in an…
- 10218633Aug 17, 2022Certain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement; Supplement 2 Labor and Parts Ordering Information
- 10209129Mar 10, 2022Certain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles - Driver Airbag Module Replacement: The program is a proactive effort to gather parts for research. Ford is voluntarily conducting this…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 28 | 3% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 39 | 4% |
| 2014 | 43 | 3% |
| 2013 | 101 | 6% |
| 2012 | 404 | 16% |
| 2011 | 330 | 12% |
| 2010 | 591 | 12% |
| 2009 | 359 | 35% |
| 2008 | 638 | 47% |
| 2007 | 615 | 58% |
| 2006 | 319 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fusion
389 complaintsEngine
386 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
281 complaintsOther or unknown
190 complaintsBody and structure
164 complaintsElectrical system
160 complaintsFuel system
141 complaintsSeat belts
100 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
85 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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