2018 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 3 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.
“I was hit by a toyota highlander on hwy 12 ca while waiting for the light to turn green. The trucks appox. Speed 40 to 50 miles an hour,sprain neck,lower back sever pain reptured breast implant knocked front tooth implant out ..air bags did not come out car is totalled.I was at a dead stop. I was on hwy there was a sheriff right behind the guy who hit me he was on cell phone. My passenger pulled rear out enough to get it to my house so it was not towed. I went to emergence after I got home”
NHTSA complaint #11414655, filed 2021-04, 48,000 miles“I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden a wrench sensor popped up along with the airbag sensor and the car starting de-accelerating and shaking and I had to pull over. I went to a mechanic and they said that the throttle body was dirty so they cleaned it and they cleared the code but it recently happened two more times. When it happens it makes the car not able to start as easily. It's really dangerous because it makes it to where the car will just not accelerate and if you are on the highway there are cars flying right past you. This has happened a total of 3 or 4 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11398638, filed 2021-03, 81,000 miles“Accident caused by brakes slipping and failing to stop even when pushed all the way down to the floor. Air bags failed to deploy. Resulting in a total loss estimate after accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11660152, filed 2025-05“Takata airbag. Received notice of airbag recall over two years ago (july 2016). Still to remedy. We want to use the vehicle for vacation travel but are worried about the safety of the person in the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11132302, filed 2018-09Related 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 2018 Ford Fusion
206 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
107 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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