2012 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 36 | 1 |
| Air bags | 32 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
67kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 steering complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2012 vs. every other Fusion Hybrid 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 Hybrid median. How we score
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2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid safety ratings
2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Power Steering FailureNo recall
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Electric power steering failureLed to recall 15V-340
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no reservoir cap to check for power steering fluid. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While the contact’s daughter was operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction, with the message "Power Steering Malfunction" displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated a message that the “Advance-trac System Failure - Service Required” message was displayed. The contact…
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