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2013 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 126 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-592 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Fusion Hybrid median · #3 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints1266 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage109kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Stradablog (Tino Rossini), CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems

126 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
Power train300
Electrical system203
Steering190
Structure120
Service brakes111
Engine112
Seat belts111
Air bags100
Fuel/propulsion system71
12 other systems321

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

1 recall

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

109kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 29 power train complaints. 41% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles12under 100k miles17100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 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

'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid safety ratings

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. Door Latch FailureEA15002 · closed Nov 13, 2015
    Led to recall 15V-246
  3. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  4. Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · closed Feb 7, 2022
    Led to recall 20V-177
  5. Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresRQ22004 · closed Mar 24, 2023
    Led to recall 23V-162
In owners' words

What Fusion Hybrid owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to respond normally while depressing the brake pedal. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The failure caused the steering wheel to lock up, the…
Complaint 11747119 · Jun 29, 2026 · 179,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact veered to the right to avoid crashing with another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken…
Complaint 11632767 · Dec 27, 2024 · 95,189 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the contact heard a loud sound emanating from the engine compartment. On another occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shaking. Additionally, when the vehicle was in the park(P)…
Complaint 11576866 · Mar 12, 2024 · 130,000 miles

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