2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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2017 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.
Component: Power Steering Module Rack and Pinion assembly The wheel locked up as described below in the middle of me taking a left turn, with the errors popping up as described. The problem has been diagnosed by the local Ford dealership. Three warning lamps that are intermittently on when I start the vehicle, though…
Backup camera lens is defective and has UV damage / hazing. Makes reversing extremely difficult and dangerous as the lens is not giving a good image output to the infotainment screen to the point it is difficult to identify anything (cars, pedestrians, etc). Ford has a known recall on the fusions for 2013-2016, and…
The rack and pinion has failed twice within 2 and a half years. The steering has completely gone out twice while driving, causing extremely unsafe circumstances that could put multiple people in danger. After doing some research this is a common issue with Ford Fusions which is putting a lot of people in danger since…
While driving roughly 5mph leaving from being parked for over 1.5 hours the hybrid battery caught/ control module caught on fire. Causing part of the truck carpet to catch fire. Since there was someone in the backseat that quickly felt the heat they turned the car off and stopped. The fire was put out. We end having…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while using the key fob to start the vehicle, the heat on the front driver's seat and steering wheel failed to operate as intended. The contact manually depressed the button to turn on the heat. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and…
Fusion Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 70 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 59 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid has the most complaints (510). All Ford Fusion Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (18 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).
- How many 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 70 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.