no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2019 Ford FusionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 316 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Fusion, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Fusion has problems
316 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
153Engine1 crash/fire/injury
69Power train1 crash/fire/injury
55Engine and engine cooling
36Electrical system
11Fuel/propulsion system
10Forward collision avoidance
7Steering
6Back over prevention
6Vehicle speed control
3418 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 153 | 1 |
| Power train | 69 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 55 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 36 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 34 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Ford Fusion recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Risk. A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 46 engine complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 41% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
11under 30k miles36under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Fusion 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 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Fusion safety ratings
2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Fusion owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in.
I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, I could smell a mixture of antifreeze, oil (smelling like rotten eggs) and…
It all started with a cylinder 3 misfire warning code, spark plugs replaced, coils replaced. Then a coolant leak. No obvious signs of a leak no cracked tubing no puddles. Just coolant leaking. Was informed I have a coolant leak intrusion and need a new engine block. I still owe $14k on this vehicle…
Own a 2019 Fusion?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.