2013 Ford Fusion air bags problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The power steering module/rack, passenger side air bag Safety is a risk due to steering not working properly/ seat belt constantly locking Yes Yes others inspected Seat belt sensor has been on several months Service steering assist/Lane keep system malfunction service required and steering assist…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
“The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while entering a parking lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, another vehicle T-boned her vehicle on the front passenger side. No air bags deployed. The contact stated that she sustained a concussion to the head. Medical…”
filed Nov 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT This program is being expanded to include VINs in the state of Texas in an effort to increase the number of parts…
21B71 S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2023
Air Bags problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 28 | 3% |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 Fusion | 42 | 3% |
| 2012 Fusion | 404 | 16% |
| 2011 Fusion | 330 | 12% |
| 2010 Fusion | 590 | 12% |
| 2009 Fusion | 359 | 35% |
| 2008 Fusion | 638 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.