2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs 2012 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 96 | 919 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 10 | 241 |
| Investigations | 4 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 38 | 26–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 82,120 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion Hybrid | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 398 |
| Steering | 36 | 188 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 122 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 52 |
| Power Train | 3 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 42 |
| Structure | 2 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 110 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 49 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 74 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 73 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 19 |
2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2012 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.