2020 Ford Fusion recalls

3 safety recalls, 193 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
193Complaints
14Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Ford Fusion recall list

Equipment recall

25V-685
October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-442
June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Electrical System recall

23V-440
June 23, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2020 Ford Fusion owner complaints

193 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train67
Engine54
Electrical System42
Unknown or Other30
Steering13
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Service Brakes10
Engine and Engine Cooling7
Suspension5

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026EngineFuel/Propulsion System

COMPONENT/SYSTEM: Gasoline vapor entering the occupied passenger cabin through the HVAC vents during and after rain with the A/C or heat on. Root cause unidentified, not because it cannot be found, but because Ford Motor Company has not once tested the vehicle under the condition in which the defect occurs, and has refused in writing to assign an engineer who would. Suspected fuel system / evaporative emissions / cowl-to-HVAC intake pathway. Vehicle available to NHTSA for inspection on request. SAFETY RISK: The driver and passengers breathe gasoline vapor inside a closed, moving vehicle. Fuel vapor in an occupied cabin is an inhalation hazard and an ignition hazard. The owner drives with the

October 20, 2026Unknown or Other

Our 2020 Ford Fusion automatically shifts back into Park and displays the "Shift Sys Fault" error message, the primary culprit is a broken transmission shift cable bushing. Vehicle may be in gear and unable to stop itself from rolling on an incline unless parking brake is applied.

September 28, 2026Engine and Engine CoolingEngine

The contact's brother owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the owner was driving 35 MPH, the engine overheated and there was misfire coming from the engine. The check engine warning light illuminated, and there was fluid leaking into the engine. An independent mechanic was contacted by phone. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was due to the manufacturing design of the engine. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a cas

September 22, 2026EngineForward Collision Avoidance

2020 Fusion SEL with 41,000 miles. While driving at 65 mph with adaptive cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly jerked on two separate occasions during a three-hour drive.

September 20, 2026Unknown or Other

I recently acquired this vehicle from a dealer after the previous owner traded it in and after reviewing the Carfax I did some deeper digging into this vehicle and discovered that there are 3 recalls that have not been serviced. I am hoping that there wasn't any secondary damage due to the recalled items as I haven't noticed anything necessarily wrong with the car but I figured I'd take it in to be safe. I also want a quote for a transmission drain and fill, NOT A FLUSH. The transmission is shifting fine, I just am looking to get it done as preventative maintenance and for peace of mind. The recall repairs are noted in the PDF attached below.

2020 Ford Fusion crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford Fusion HEV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Ford Fusion: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.9%.

2020 Ford Fusion recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Ford Fusion have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford Fusion. The most recent, filed October 10, 2025, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2020 Ford Fusion problems?

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (67 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Ford Fusion safe?

The 2020 Ford Fusion earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Ford Fusion?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Fusion, Fusion HEV.