Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford fusion. The contact stated that the drivers and the passengers side doors had to be opened and closed several times before the door latched. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags , seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts to do the repairs were…
2013 Ford Fusion airbags problems
critical 91 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
91
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
21crashes
1fire
16injuries
2fatalities
When does it fail?
Of the 91 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Fusion, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 91 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.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
It's a serious issue. 91 complaints have been filed, including 21 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 46 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 18,000 and 61,215 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 18,000; a quarter make it past 61,215. 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/2013/Ford/Fusion.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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