2019 Ford Fusion reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Fusion from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 394
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 144 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 7 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,337
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+57
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2017-2021
+114
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
37%
Engine: 144 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford Fusion
- ENGINE 144
- POWER TRAIN 62
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 53
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25
3 recalls on record for the 2019 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 23V440000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- NHTSA 25V685000 · 2025 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 25V442000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that con
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Fusion units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 394 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford Fusion and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (144 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (144), power train (62), engine and engine cooling (53), electrical system (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Ford Fusion?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2019 Ford Fusion. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.