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Ford Fusion 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Ford Fusion: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

2,792Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
128Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering1,445 complaints

1,445 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V340000.

Air Bags331 complaints

331 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V384000, 19V001000, 21V081000, 21V158000.

Engine290 complaints

290 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train268 complaints

268 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control257 complaints

257 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System237 complaints

237 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V793000.

Electrical System204 complaints

204 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes195 complaints

195 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems107 complaints

107 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other105 complaints

105 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels52 complaints

52 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V574000.

Suspension28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V574000Reported December 7, 2011 - 128,616 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 128,616 vehicles across all affected models.

15V340000Reported June 2, 2015 - 393,623 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 393,623 vehicles across all affected models.

15V793000Reported November 24, 2015 - 411,205 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 411,205 vehicles across all affected models.

16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V001000Reported January 7, 2019 - 782,384 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 7, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 782,384 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

21V158000Reported March 10, 2021 - 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13003Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14030Opened October 2, 2014 - Closed September 10, 2015

Electric power steering failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V340000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20101
201135
201276
2013445
2014285
2015247
2016183
2017287
2018267
2019250
2020154
2021152
2022129
2023105
202473
202561
202642
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.