2012 Ford Fusion vs 2012 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Fusion | 2012 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,514 | 423 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 461 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 107 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–38 | 48 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,471 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 404 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 104 | 183 |
| Electrical System | 164 | 52 |
| Power Train | 158 | 21 |
| Engine | 111 | 31 |
| Structure | 99 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 298 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 201 | 6 |
| Stalling | 87 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 40 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 22 | 29 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
2012 Ford Fusion
2012 Toyota Prius
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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.