Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ford Fusion has 6 recalls, 2593 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
2593
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V001000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Geo...
17V024000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, i...
15V340000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicle...
21V158000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 For...
21E013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision...
21V081000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While the contact’s girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power ... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | STEERING | The steering locked up and was completely unable to turn the wheel. This resulted in an accident tha... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Power Steering Assist Fault notice keeps popping up on the dashboard screen. When this happens,... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING | I am writing to formally report that the safety recall repair on my 2012 Ford Fusion has failed to r... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING | I am writing to formally file a complaint and request resolution regarding a serious safety issue in... |
| Jan 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a recall, I need to know where I have to fix that |
| Jan 1, 2026 | STEERING | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | STEERING | UNKNOWN. I have no power steering. I have contacted Ford and they were supposed to fix my car for fr... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I recently started to experience hard steering while in transit the power assist light came on and s... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | STEERING | My vehicle all of a sudden showed a "power steering assist fault," luckily it was parked. This is a ... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the mess... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on two occasi... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH in the snow, the messag... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | STEERING | My car lost my electric power steering on November 15, 2025. Ford has a Safety Satisfaction Program1... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering of the vehicle was lost along with illumination of “power steering sensor assist ... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | STEERING | Purchased in October of 2024,12 Ford Fusion steering failure. Vehicle suddenly became difficult to s... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | On [XXX] ,I was driving in my car heading home with my [XXX] son in the backseat when my steering w... |