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2011 Ford Fusion recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Steering | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Wheels | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21E013000
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| Jan 7, 201919V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V001000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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| Nov 24, 201515V793000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage auxillary tankThe pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V793000
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Owner complaints by component2,926
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,478 | 51 |
| Air bags | 364 | 12 |
| Engine | 288 | 10 |
| Power train | 280 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 261 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 218 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 214 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 180 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 105 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 101 | 3 |
| Structure | 67 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 61 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 60 | 2 |
| Wheels | 50 | 2 |
| Suspension | 30 | 1 |
17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fusion, Fusion Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The vehicle caught fire July 7, 2026 after it was parked and we were in bed, woke up to the front dash and under the steering wheel being melted. The ignition was melted severe damage to the entire driver's side”
- Steering
“My mom’s 2011 Ford Fusion SEL experienced a loss of electric power steering assistance. I cannot determine the exact moment the failure occurred.”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist, nearly causing the contact to lose steering control as the steering…”
Other Ford Fusion model years
- 201514 recalls1,066 complaints
- 201420 recalls1,430 complaints
- 201320 recalls1,957 complaints
- 20125 recalls2,616 complaints
- 20117 recalls2,926 complaints
- 201011 recalls5,639 complaints
- 20096 recalls1,023 complaints
- 20085 recalls1,353 complaints
- 20074 recalls1,064 complaints
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Other Ford models
- 2011 F-1506 recalls2,191 complaints
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- 2011 Explorer6 recalls1,197 complaints
- 2011 Focus0 recalls113 complaints
- 2011 Edge3 recalls1,803 complaints
- 2011 F-2502 recalls370 complaints
- 2011 Mustang4 recalls466 complaints
- 2011 F-35014 recalls186 complaints
- 2011 Taurus4 recalls187 complaints
- 2011 Expedition0 recalls71 complaints
- 2011 Ranger5 recalls235 complaints
- 2011 E-35018 recalls19 complaints
2011 Ford Fusion recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Ford Fusion recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), steering (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford Fusion?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1,478 complaints out of 2,926 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 83 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Ford Fusion?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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