MYRModel Year Report

2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid

▲ Better than typical
2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:58.547Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
46
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 509 complaints 2010 2011: 132 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 65 complaints 2015: 46 complaints 2015 46 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 70 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2010: 509 complaints 2010 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2015 46 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 70 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2010: 509 complaints 2010 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2015 46 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 70 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020

2015: 46 complaints

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YearComplaints
2010509
2011132
201296
2013126
201465
201546
201651
201770
201859
201935
20208

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

33% · 15 reports
CRASH
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Good afternoon, I want to bring this to your attention. I don't know if it's a problem with Ford or with me. So please bear with me. I just purchased the above vehicle about 3 weeks ago. It is brand new.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-21

Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility and vehicle speed control

Power steering goes out while driving. Usually the colder it is the more frequent. 5 instances of power steering loss. Warning lights about steering loss on dash come on. 1 trip to dealer found nothing wrong.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-14

Service brakes

22% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately at 70 MPH and turning slightly into the right lane, the steering began to shudder. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-11

Electrical system

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

Power train

13% · 6 reports
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-06

Engine

11% · 5 reports
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Engine makes a whining sound when motor engages. 2 auto shops, including Ford dealership says it's a bad transmission. When I went online to see if others have had this problem, issue was confirmed that this is a common problem with this Hybrid.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-12-15Power train14V736000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.

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    2019-01-18Equipment18V592000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. I
    2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
  6. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V736000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V592000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.