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2016 Ford Fusion recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 13
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,722
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2026

Recall summary by component13

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	4	Jun 9, 2026	26V376000 22V413000 19V362000 18V471000
Latches/locks/linkages	2	Nov 17, 2023	23V775000 20V177000
Steering	2	Aug 29, 2019	19V632000 18V167000
Seat belts	2	Dec 5, 2016	16V875000 16V250000
Back over prevention	1	Oct 13, 2025	25V695000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2023	23V162000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Oct 1, 2015	15V618000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 9, 202626V376000	Power train: manual transmission A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V376000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Risk A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
Oct 13, 202525V695000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V695000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V695000 · Oct 13, 2025
Nov 17, 202323V775000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V775000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving. Risk Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177. Campaign NHTSA 23V775000 · Nov 17, 2023
Mar 10, 202323V162000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Risk A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. Campaign NHTSA 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Mar 23, 202020V177000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V177000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. Campaign NHTSA 20V177000 · Mar 23, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,722

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1,722Complaints filed

62Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

32Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	464	27	5	2	1
Power train	317	18	10	0	4
Unknown or other	225	13	5	1	2
Steering	184	11	12	0	8
Electrical system	166	10	4	3	0
Back over prevention	143	8	8	0	2
Service brakes	140	8	14	1	6
Engine and engine cooling	109	6	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	86	5	2	1	0
Air bags	55	3	16	0	12
Vehicle speed control	54	3	9	0	4
Structure	50	3	6	1	2
Hydraulic	50	3	3	0	1
Wheels	47	3	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	37	2	0	0	0

18 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 Energi, Fusion Hev.

Latest reports

Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The dealer was made aware of the failure.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771230
Electrical system
“the back up camera does not function and it provides a safety risk when backing up from a store i barely bumped to other car when lady was in car didnt cause damage but still bumped into her car..”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770897
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770144

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2016 Ford Fusion recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 26V376000 (reported June 9, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Ford Fusion recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (2), steering (2), seat belts (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ford Fusion?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 464 complaints out of 1,722 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 62 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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