Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 1,201 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 1,201 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Ford Fusion Hybrid, across 11 model years (2010–2020). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (509). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion (CD391) Washington DC, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2010, with 509 complaints
2010: 50920105092011: 13220111322012: 962012962013: 12620131262014: 652014652015: 462015462016: 552016552017: 702017702018: 592018592019: 352019352020: 820208

n = 1,201 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ford Fusion Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fusion Hybrid year: 2010, 2011, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2010 Fusion Hybrid: 509 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2011 Fusion Hybrid: 132 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: 126 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2020 Fusion Hybrid: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2019 Fusion Hybrid: 35 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2015 Fusion Hybrid: 46 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Ford Fusion Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering problems2961110
Air Bags problems2361116
Service Brakes problems1681015
Power Train problems148102
Electrical System problems135116
Engine problems124110
Vehicle Speed Control67104
Fuel/propulsion System6392
Structure4182
Electronic Stability Control (esc)4062
Wheels2681
Seat Belts2586
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2451
Suspension20101
Visibility/wiper1690
Latches/locks/linkages1470
Back Over Prevention930
Exterior Lighting840
Forward Collision Avoidance750
Seats750
Engine and Engine Cooling640
Tires550
Traction Control System540
Fuel System, Gasoline430
Visibility430
Equipment220
Equipment Adaptive/mobility222
Lane Departure220
Service Brakes, Air220
Firerelated111
Hybrid Propulsion System110
Parking Brake110

Ford Fusion Hybrid problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Ford Fusion Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2020 Fusion Hybrid80—Electrical System
2019 Fusion Hybrid350—EngineFewer complaints than other years
2018 Fusion Hybrid590—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2017 Fusion Hybrid700—Power TrainAbout as many complaints as other years
2016 Fusion Hybrid550—EngineAbout as many complaints as other years
2015 Fusion Hybrid462—SteeringFewer complaints than other years
2014 Fusion Hybrid651—SteeringAbout as many complaints as other years
2013 Fusion Hybrid12615★Power TrainFar more complaints than other years
2012 Fusion Hybrid9604★SteeringMore complaints than other years
2011 Fusion Hybrid13204★SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2010 Fusion Hybrid5090—SteeringFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford Fusion Hybrid years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (509), 2011 (132), 2013 (126) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fusion Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Steering, with 296 complaints across 11 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.