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2020 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 185 total for the year
Median mileage
40,642miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,642 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.

“As I was crossing an intersection, a vehicle ran through a red light and hit the front of my vehicle. There was significant damage to the whole front end and my vehicle was shifted to the left due to the impact. My air bags did not deploy. I injured my head and neck by striking the sun visor which cause a laceration and a cervical strain. My vehicle has been maintained well and there was no indication of air bag malfunction prior to the crash. Insurance adjuster has not inspected the vehicle yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11549741, filed 2023-10

“The contact owned a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle. As a result, he collided with the center guard rail on the drivers side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy, which he held responsible for his resulting injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total lost by the contacts insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694128, filed 2025-10, 67,343 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after stopping to make a left turn; while in the middle of completing the turn, another vehicle approaching from the rear crashed into the driver’s side front and rear doors, dragging the vehicle for several feet before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the driver’s front and rear doors were completely destroyed however, none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that she received some medical assistance at the scene but was then transported from the scene by an ambulance to the hospital. …”

NHTSA complaint #11449556, filed 2022-01, 13,942 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202042%
201941%
201851%
2017283%
2016503%
2015394%
2014433%
20131016%
201240416%
201133012%
201059112%
200935935%
200863847%
200761558%
200631944%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Fusion

Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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