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2016 Ford Fusion EnergiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2016 Ford Fusion Energi
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year30% below the Fusion Energi median · #5 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints263 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system81
Back over prevention60
Engine60
Vehicle speed control41
Steering31
Visibility/wiper20
Power train20
Service brakes20
Fuel/propulsion system10
2 other systems22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2016 Ford Fusion Energi recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Fusion Energi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Energi median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2016 Ford Fusion Energi safety ratings

2016 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2016 Ford Fusion Energi frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2016 Ford Fusion Energi side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2016 Ford Fusion Energi side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · closed Feb 7, 2022
    Led to recall 20V-177
In owners' words

What Fusion Energi owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am filing this complaint concerning my 2020 Ford Fusion Energi and Ford Safety Recall 23S33 / NHTSA Recall 23V440 involving the high-voltage battery. Ford's recall notice states that the Battery Energy Control Module may become damaged due to excess voltage and current flow caused by a Current…
Complaint 11768038 · Sep 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the rearview camera failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, there was a message displayed that the rearview camera would stop working while in reverse, and to please contact the…
Complaint 11654840 · Apr 15, 2025 · 105,000 miles
On 9/5/2024, the driver (27/M) and lone occupant was found unresponsive in the vehicle which was observed rolling to a stop. The vehicle impacted a chain link fence at low speed and there was minimal damage to the vehicle. First responders commented: "extremely noxious odor, smelling like burnt…
Complaint 11636247 · Jan 16, 2025

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