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2015 Ford Fusion Interior & seats Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the interior system, filed with NHTSA

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Interior & seats reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
17
Latest Jul 30, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 985 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1

What this page shows

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2015 Ford Fusion submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 17 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming interior

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureInterior & seats
Filed Jul 30, 2025

Front passenger door stopped closing on the 10th of July without any warning so I am forced into driving with a partially closed door tied with rope and I see that multiple people have filed a complaint about the same problem.

NHTSA ID
11677138
Incident
Jul 10, 2025
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side door failed to remain securely closed. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to two other local independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the door latch cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. In addition, the contact stated that as a temporary fix, the front passenger’s door was held closed with an extension cord but remained slightly open. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,359.

NHTSA ID
11670453
Incident
Jun 10, 2025
Mileage
99,359 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Aug 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side door failed to close as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V177000 (Latches/Locks/Linkage) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID
11541648
Incident
Aug 29, 2023
Mileage
80,000 mi
AirbagsInterior & seatsSeat belts
Filed May 30, 2023

On May 15, 2023 I got in my car, proceeded to drive off when I noticed that the airbag light was still illuminated on the instrument panel. I notified the dealership the next day and dropped my car off on May 17, 2023. On May 19 a diagnostics test was run and revealed that I had a faulty seat belt buckle. I declined service on the car. This was shocking to me since I took my car to them less than 4000 miles and less than a year ago for the airbag light staying on again in 2022. At that time it was revealed that it was the passenger seat position sensor & it was repaired. In 2020 my car was also a part of Recall 19S25 for the seat belt. In 2018 repairs were also done on my car due to the airbag light coming on as well. I'm driving the car but now don't know if it is safe to drive. When I picked up the car, the light was still on but about 4-5 days later the light went off by itself. The passenger seat has barely been used since I purchased the car in 2015. After the repairs were done in 2022, the seat/seat belt has not been used so I don't understand how it can be faulty. It seems to me that there's a defect somewhere and it should be investigated. I would appreciate if this is given serious consideration. When I spoke with Ford Motor Company, they told me to contact you to have you investigate the matter. I am working with the Customer Relations Rep with Ford of Franklin- [XXX] at [XXX] regarding this matter. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID
11524522
Incident
May 15, 2023
Interior & seats
Filed Feb 17, 2023

My sun visor came off when I went to put it down while I was driving which almost led to a car accident on the highway. The one in my passenger side is doing the same thing.

NHTSA ID
11507894
Incident
Feb 17, 2023
Interior & seats
Filed Dec 5, 2022

After starting the car and turning on the seat heater Smoke started coming up from under the passenger seat smelling like it was burning.

NHTSA ID
11496148
Incident
Dec 4, 2022
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Jul 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the front driver’s side door, the digital code buttons on the door were flashing however, the door would not lock securely. Additionally, the rear trunk lid would erroneously open and the instrument panel and dashboard lights would flash on and off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

NHTSA ID
11472387
Incident
Jun 20, 2022
Mileage
127,000 mi
AirbagsElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Jun 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the messages: "Failed to Connect to AC Control System”, “SRS Air Bags System Malfunctioning" and "Blind Spot Visual System Not Working" were displayed. Additionally, the vehicle went into limp mode independently and would not accelerate over 65 MPH. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, the doors and windows failed to unlock. The contact banged the front driver's side door several times and the door finally unlocked. The contact was also able to unlock the rear driver's side door after several attempts. However, the front and rear passenger side doors remained locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer declined to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ID
11470751
Incident
Jun 22, 2022
Mileage
65,000 mi
EngineInterior & seats
Filed Nov 11, 2020

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NHTSA ID
11374162
Incident
Nov 6, 2020
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 22, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V177000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A ROPE WAS TIED TO THE DOOR HANDLE TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TROPICAL FORD (9900 ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32837) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11365821
Incident
Mar 23, 2020
Mileage
73,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Aug 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V177000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AUTONATION FORD CORPUS CHRISTI (ADDRESS: 6250 S. PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412; PHONE: (361) 444-0125) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11349299
Incident
May 1, 2020
Body & structureInterior & seats
Filed Apr 6, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVER-SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE CONTACT SECURED THE DOOR WITH STRAPS. THE CONTACT CONTACTED BELL FORD (2401 W BELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85023, (602) 457-2144) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V177000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ID
11320308
Incident
Apr 5, 2020
Mileage
80,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Nov 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAWLEY'S TEAM FORD (LOCATED AT 100 AZ-90, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635, (888) 874-9117) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,283. *DL

NHTSA ID
11281553
Incident
Nov 16, 2019
Mileage
40,283 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE DOOR LATCHES WAS FAILING. WHEN HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IT FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,046.

NHTSA ID
11254398
Incident
Sep 2, 2019
Mileage
57,046 mi
EngineInterior & seats
Filed Jun 14, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 69,000.

NHTSA ID
11101802
Incident
May 22, 2018
Mileage
69,000 mi
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Dec 27, 2015

WHEN MY PETITE WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG REMAINS OFF. SHE IS 5'1, APPROXIMATELY 100LBS. THE DEALER STATED THE CAR WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND DID NOT WANT TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE. WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OUR 2010 SUBARU LEGACY, THOUGH I NEVER REPORTED IT. IS THIS CORRECT? ARE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS FOR THIS CAR DESIGNED AND TESTED NOT TO GO OFF FOR SOMEONE HER SIZE?

NHTSA ID
10816365
Incident
Nov 1, 2015
Mileage
50 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 18, 2015
1 injury reported

I RENTED A FORD FUSION IN PITTSBURG FOR 10 DAYS. IT HAD ELECTRIC SEATS THAT WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO POSITION TO A COMFORTABLE POSITION. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE TRAVELLED EXTENSIVELY FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS, SO I AM USED TO RENTALS AND AIR TRAVEL RISKS. FROM THE 2ND DAY IN THE FUSIONS, I WAS FEELING A PAIN IN MY RIGHT LEG ( CALF). WHEN I RETURNED HOME IN NH 10 DAYS LATER, I WENT TO SEE MY DOCTOR WHO SENT ME FOR AN ULTRASOUND WHICH FOUND THE INCIDENCE OF THE DVT. I AM UNDER TREATMENT NOW AND AM OK, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THE ERGONOMICS OF SOME VEHICLES MAY BE CONTRIBUTORY TO CERTAIN ILLNESS FOR HUMANS. WANTED TO REPORT SO THE INCIDENCE OF DVT TO SPECIFIC MODELS WITH ELECTRICS SEATS COULD BE TRACKED DOWN AND INCLUDED IN FUTURE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS. I SEARCHED THE LITERATURE AND INTERNET AND DID NOT FIND ANY MENTION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF DVT WITH FUSIONS, BUT IT CONCEIVABLY COULD BE RELATED TO ANY ELECTRIC SEAT MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ID
10783120
Incident
Sep 15, 2015
Mileage
15,000 mi

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