2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 504 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 126 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 8 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
38% of complaints: steering — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. No warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240411
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a local gas station and inflated the driver's side front tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231220
34% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN STEEP DRIVEWAY BY MY 88-YEAR-OLD FATHER. HE SAYS CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT HIM GIVING IT GAS. HE IS BACKED UP BY BLACK BOX, WHICH SAYS NO PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20141120
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171117
TAKATA RECALL: FORD CANNOT TELL ME WHEN A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG IS AVAILABLE. WERE NOTIFIED JANUARY 2017 AND HAVE CALLED MULTIPLE TIMES TO INQUIRE ABOUT REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171114
16% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN STEEP DRIVEWAY BY MY 88-YEAR-OLD FATHER. HE SAYS CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT HIM GIVING IT GAS. HE IS BACKED UP BY BLACK BOX, WHICH SAYS NO PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20141120
TRAVELING ON CROWDED HIGHWAY WHEN CARS AHEAD STOPPED; MY BRAKES WHEN THUMP THUMP THUMP THEN I REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140420
13% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 10 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
Electric power steering failure
Power Steering Failure
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Pedestrian alert sounds
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (36 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.