2012 Ford Fusion vs 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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 | 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,514 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 10 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 107 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–38 | 38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Ford Fusion Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,471 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 404 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 164 | 13 |
| Power Train | 158 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 104 | 16 |
| Engine | 111 | 8 |
| Structure | 99 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 80 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 298 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 201 | 6 |
| Stalling | 87 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 40 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
2012 Ford Fusion
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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.