2016 Ford Fusion seat belts problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side seat belt suddenly stopped working. Initially it was stuck and would not deploy. Eventually it released and was able to be drawn and buckled, but does not restrain passenger when tested manually; driver was not restrained when the car was braked quickly. rom 35 mph to a full stop. There…”
filed Jun 28, 2025
“Rear passenger seat belt will not release lock/tension/broken. Will not allow rear occupants to buckle in. Safety issue. Seems to happen on most 2013+ ford vehicles specifically trims like titanium with a 'inflatable belt" This issue should be recalled free of charge, It is a major safety issue not…”
filed Jun 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a…Campaign 16V875000 · Dec 5, 2016
- Front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat…Campaign 16V250000 · Apr 27, 2016
Seat Belts problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 Fusion | 75 | 6% |
| 2013 Fusion | 100 | 6% |
| 2012 Fusion | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 Fusion | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Fusion | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.