2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
While driving my 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid (VIN: […]), the braking system suddenly failed. When applying the brake pedal, there was completely zero brake resistance, and the vehicle failed to engage proper braking power, creating an extremely hazardous driving condition. The vehicle was inspected by a certified Ford…
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 was not diagnosed…
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 rack was faulty and…
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 drove the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a local gas station and inflated the driver's side front tire. The contact stated that after inflating the tire, the Advancetrac error and power system…
Fusion Hybrid model years compared
Across all years, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid has the most complaints (510). All Ford Fusion Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (36 complaints), followed by air bags (32).
- How many 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 96 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 11, 2026.