2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about engine. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 7 of 31 complaints (23%).
- Engine (7) and body & structure (6) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 71,000 mi.
- Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries.
- NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
- It ranks 3rd of 11 Ford Fusion Hybrid model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 38% fewer complaints than the 2018 model year (50).
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems by category
- Electrical System · 1 crash7 complaints
- Engine7 complaints
- Body & Structure6 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain5 complaints
- Steering4 complaints
- Other / Unknown3 complaints
- Airbags · 3 crashes3 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts · 2 crashes2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
- Brakes1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 7 |
| Electrical system | 6 |
| Power train | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Structure:body | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc…
Recent 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Jul 22, 2026WIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. Vehicle experienced a “Stop Safely Now” warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. This puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while in motion. Vehicle also set a P0073 (ambient air temperature sensor circuit high) fault code. The ambient air temperature sensor was replaced (Ford part numbers AU5Z-12A647-B /…
NHTSA complaint #11752200 · source - Filed Jul 16, 2026FLSteering
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion. The bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in May 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the Fusion. There is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 Fusion. Ford's remedy for the loose steering wheel was replacing the bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft with a longer bolt on the 2014-2018 Fusions. I would expect the longer bolt was used in…
NHTSA complaint #11750923 · source - Filed Jun 26, 2025140,000 miGAEngine
The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the automotive power was reduced. The message "Pull Over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer to be diagnosed, and the dealer advised the contact that additional diagnostic testing was…
NHTSA complaint #11669455 · source - Filed Apr 29, 2025105,254 miMDTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance.…
NHTSA complaint #11657575 · source - Filed Apr 25, 202590,555 miWISteering
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was very loose. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,555.
NHTSA complaint #11656888 · source - Filed Apr 23, 2025COElectrical System
My car dies and needs jumped everytime I shut it off. There's an odd clicking sound coming from the front floor of the trunk behind the drivers side back seat. This has been happening for 2 days now. I think I can smell something burning, but I've only had that smell once today.
NHTSA complaint #11656256 · source - Filed Feb 12, 2025VACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts
I was driving on a slushy road and it was snowing. I received a warning that the pre-collision assist was unavailable. Another light also lit up saying there was no traction. The car veered toward the concrete barrier next to me and I couldn't turn the wheel. The brakes also did not work. I slammed into the concrete barrier at about 55 mph and began spinning back across the interstate and stopped next to a guardrail. When I hit the concrete barrier, my seatbelt didn't catch…
NHTSA complaint #11642377 · source - Filed Sep 25, 202475,000 miMIElectrical System
The contact’s son owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while decelerating and coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that after approximately 5 - 10 minutes the vehicle would independently restart with the A/C unit on high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the failure related to NHTSA Campaign Number:…
NHTSA complaint #11616405 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology