2019 Ford Fusion vs 2020 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2020 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 177 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 94 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 23–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 48 |
| Power Train | 68 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 37 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 11 |
| Steering | 7 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 22 |
| Overheating | 52 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 9 |
2019 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.