2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 246 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 111 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 50,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 128 |
| Power Train | 68 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 65 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 6 |
| Steering | 7 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 22 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 46 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 9 |
2019 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.