The 2019 Ford Fusion is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 9 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 378 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 5 report a crash and 2 report a fire; 7 complaints report injuries totalling 7 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 161 complaints (42.6% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★☆☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2019 Ford Fusion variants: 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2019 Ford Fusion. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 23V440000 — Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) 23/06/2023
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Consequence: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
Campaign 25V442000 — Back Over Prevention:software 27/06/2025
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Campaign 25V685000 — Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 10/10/2025
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Owner Complaints (378)
Owners have filed 378 complaints about the 2019 Ford Fusion with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 42.6% |
| Electrical System | 82 | 21.7% |
| Power Train | 74 | 19.6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 14.6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 9.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 5.3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 2.6% |
| Steering | 8 | 2.1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2.1% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1.9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 1.6% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1.6% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 161 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2024 with 124 filings. Owners filed 378 complaints in total across 8 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 5 and those involving a fire number 2; 7 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2019 Ford Fusion as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 9 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 20–42 MPG; the median configuration returns 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
Showing the 6 most common configuration groups of 9 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 378 complaints for the 2019 Ford Fusion when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 161 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2019 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2019 Ford Fusion in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 23V440000 for Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm).
What is the 2019 Ford Fusion's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2019 Ford Fusion get?
The EPA rated 9 configurations of the 2019 Ford Fusion. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 42 MPG, with a median of 27 MPG (median city 23, median highway 34).