Ford Fusion Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 291 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Ford Fusion Hybrid (2010–2020). The 2018 Fusion Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
291
Recalls
2
Model years
11
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Ford Fusion Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford Fusion Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 50 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 44 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 31 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  4. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 45 complaints; top problem: Brakes
  5. 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 27 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2012 (7 complaints).

Every Ford Fusion Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Fusion Hybrid81010Electrical System
2019 Fusion Hybrid313140Engine
2018 Fusion Hybrid507160Electrical System
2017 Fusion Hybrid444150Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Fusion Hybrid370000Electrical System
2015 Fusion Hybrid273012Steering
2014 Fusion Hybrid100001Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Fusion Hybrid190101Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 Fusion Hybrid70000Steering
2011 Fusion Hybrid130000Steering
2010 Fusion Hybrid450000Brakes

Most common Ford Fusion Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    60 complaints
  • Brakes
    57 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    53 complaints
  • Electrical System
    45 complaints
  • Engine
    30 complaints
  • Airbags
    20 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    18 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    14 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    13 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    10 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford Fusion Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 18V592000Sep 10, 201849,197 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 14V736000Nov 18, 201456,479 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology