TAKATA RECALL. MY PASSENGER SIDE HAS A LUMP FORMING UNDER THE AIR BAG. I ALSO GOT A LETTER SAYING THAT MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
2008 Ford Fusion airbags problems
severe 623 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
623
Recalls
0
Crashes
16
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE FORD DEALER ONLY ADVISES THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST A YEAR AND MY PASSENGER SIDE AREA WHERE THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY IS SEPARATING AND OPENING UP.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG EXHIBITED EXPOSURE AT THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD FRONT PASSENGER AREA. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER OF 2017 HOWEVER, AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE…
TAKATA RECALL
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Ford Fusion?
It's a meaningful issue. 623 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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