2019 Ford Fusion EnergiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-099 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi has problems

122 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system1023
Engine100
Fuel/propulsion system90
Power train60
Communication20
Service brakes20
Vehicle speed control20
Seats10
Visibility/wiper10
5 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Ford Fusion Energi recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

72%repaired · 2020 Q3

Hybrid propulsion system

Recall 19V-099 · Feb 15, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles · 1,512 repaired

Risk. Potential contact with high voltage sources increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Fusion Energi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Energi median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2019 Ford Fusion Energi safety ratings

2019 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Fusion Energi owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation / Vehicle Safety Hotline 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington, DC 20590 RE: VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford Recall 23S33 / NHTSA Recall 23V440/June 16, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: I…
Complaint 11769681 · Oct 7, 2026
CHARGE CIRCUIT CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHT THIS IS DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT LEFT NOT CORRECTED THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THREE INDICATOR LIGHTS UNITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE, A 2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI ( KNOWN AS A PLUG IN HYBRID) ALL THREE INDICATOR CHARGE…
Complaint 11761753 · Sep 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V44000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the HV battery…
Complaint 11673691 · Jul 15, 2025

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