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FORD FUSION HYBRID

1,555 NHTSA complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2010–2020.

Complaints: 1,555
Recalls: 2
Model years: 11

The FORDFUSION HYBRID appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 1,555 consumer safety complaints and 2 recall campaigns across 11 model years (2010–2020). That averages roughly 141 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 1 investigation file tied to this model, with 1 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Deaths	Rating
2020	14	2	0	0	-
2019	40	6	3	0	-
2018	76	12	3	1	-
2017	96	13	1	0	-
2016	66	0	0	0	-
2015	65	7	0	0	-
2014	89	5	0	0	-
2013	171	1	7	0	5/5
2012	134	7	0	0	4/5
2011	166	7	0	6	4/5
2010	638	13	0	0	-

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

Filings moved from 786 in 2017-2021 to 253 in 2022-2026, a fall of 67.8%. That is the 28th percentile of change across the 772 nameplates with enough filings in both windows to compare, where 0 is the steepest fall and 100 the steepest rise.

Filing volume, not a reliability verdict: counts also move with how many vehicles are on the road, how old they are, and whether a recall drew attention. Computed from this portal's NHTSA filing-year records over the same two windows the trend rankings use.

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141

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152

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250

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Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

DP26004Defect PetitionOpen2026-04-09

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the FORD FUSION HYBRID?▼

The FORD FUSION HYBRID has received 1,555 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2010 to 2020, with 2 recalls. That averages about 141 complaints per model year.

What years of FORD FUSION HYBRID are available?▼

PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the FORD FUSION HYBRID from 2010 to 2020 (11 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.

Does the FORD FUSION HYBRID have safety ratings?▼

NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many FORD FUSION HYBRID model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.

What are the most common FORD FUSION HYBRID complaints?▼

NHTSA complaints for the FORD FUSION HYBRID are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.

How do I check if my FORD FUSION HYBRID has been recalled?▼

Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.

Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. FORD FUSION HYBRID totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.