2012 Model Year

Ford Fusion

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2,587
Recalls
6
Crashes
110
Severe
167

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V158000 Mar 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21E013000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V081000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

19V001000 Jan 2019

Other

No consequence data available

17V024000 Jan 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Dec 2026

I am writing to formally report that the safety recall repair on my 2012 Ford Fusion has failed to resolve the dangerous loss of power steering. My ve...

Steering
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "Electric Steering Fault" was displayed. While dr...

Steering
Jun 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power Steering How was your safety or the safety...

Steering
Apr 2026

I am writing to formally file a complaint and request resolution regarding a serious safety issue involving my 2012 Ford Fusion SEL (VIN: [XXX] ). I...

Steering
Jan 2026

My vehicle all of a sudden showed a "power steering assist fault," luckily it was parked. This is a problem with the 2012 Ford Fusion and I called Koo...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

I recently started to experience hard steering while in transit the power assist light came on and so does the advanced track warning light. I discove...

Steering
Dec 2025

UNKNOWN. I have no power steering. I have contacted Ford and they were supposed to fix my car for free which they did not because it was up for recall...

Steering
Dec 2025

My car lost my electric power steering on November 15, 2025. Ford has a Safety Satisfaction Program15V340000 for this vehicle. The Dealership refuses...

Steering
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the messages "Service Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Ad...

Steering
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the “Service Advancetrac” and “Service Power Steering...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Ford Fusion has 2587 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 110 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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