2017 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 3% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in a multi car collision with serious front end damage to my vehicle. The floor airbags activated but the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. My vehicle was in motion approaching a freeway entrance. My chest and face hit the steering wheel causing me pain, bruises and contusions. Police officer advised me to report the air bag failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10947130, filed 2017-01, 7,000 miles“Takata recall: after a high speed collision no air bags deployed. My vehicle was at a stop on a highway. My car was rear ended by another vehicle going between 70 and 75 MPH. Upon impact both cars were moved to the median and propelled approximately 200 feet. At no point did any air bag deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11001787, filed 2017-06, 4,000 miles“The airbag sign keeps on without any reason. I've seen there is recall for airbag (takata) issue. 2012-2016. My car is manufactured in 2016 and registered in 2017. They said its 2017 model.”
NHTSA complaint #11339765, filed 2020-07, 75,000 miles“Veh 1 exiting gas station across two lanes to center-turn lane to await break in traffic. Veh 2 crashed into left front of veh 1. Sufficient impact to break right front wheel from frame on veh1. Only airbag to deploy was at driver's ankle. None of the other airbags worked. Driver of veh 1 injured, severe abrasion to left clavicle caused by seat belt. Sternum and rt ribs also affected . Veh 1 virtually stopped, veh 2 approached at high rate of speed, veh 1 had no time to escape collision. Weather clear, dry, sunny”
NHTSA complaint #11048059, filed 2017-11, 5,000 miles“I was a victim in a car crash driving this vehicle when another vehicle hit me and deployed my air bags. Due to the air bags deployment I ended up with significant burn marks to my arm which is likely to permanently scar.”
NHTSA complaint #11543218, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10127406Nov 3, 2017Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ vehicles built on or before 27-Oct-2017 may exhibit an illuminated airbag lamp and/or SYNC 911 assist not operational message being displayed. Connect…
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 2017 Ford Fusion
396 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
314 complaintsEngine cooling
134 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsBrakes
102 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology