repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-592 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Steering1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
9Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Engine
2Forward collision avoidance
2Suspension
2Vehicle speed control
2Wheels
99 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of…
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
2015 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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- Caution
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4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
- Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresLed to recall 23V-162
In owners' words
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after his wife had shifted into reverse and depressed the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle and the steering wheel failed to turn to the right or the left. The contact stated that his…
Power steering failed exactly as under recall 15S18 and 15N01 - however they say my car isn't included in the recall. The car is still at the dealer and broken, so the part is available at this moment. The steering warning came up while driving. Upon restarting, the car would only work in manual…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became loose and felt as if it might detach from the steering column. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
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