I was sent a letter that I would be contacted when the replacements were available
2010 Ford Fusion airbags problems
severe 548 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
548
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
23crashes
22injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 548 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 15 model years of Ford Fusion in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Takata recall
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
It's a meaningful issue. 548 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?
Across the 102 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 51,000 and 107,232 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 51,000; a quarter make it past 107,232. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Ford/Fusion.
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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.