Friday, August 7, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2009 Audi A6 vs 2009 Ford Fusion

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2009 Audi A62009 Ford Fusion
NHTSA complaints211,021
Recall campaigns46
Service bulletins (TSBs)70919
Investigations04
Crash reports065
Fire reports05
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2120–23
Median reported mileage98,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi A6Ford Fusion
Service Brakes0472
Air Bags17359
Service Brakes, Hydraulic060
Structure142
Vehicle Speed Control033
Engine030
Electrical System123
Power Train120

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems063
Stalling024
Check engine light013
Hesitation / surging012
Vibration / shaking09
Rust / corrosion07
Loss of power05
Airbag warning light05

Compare all Audi A6 vs Ford Fusion years →

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.