2012 Ford Fusion reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Ford Fusion — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 3,041
- 713 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 1,430 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 165 reported crashes · 104 injuries · 7 deaths · 11 fires
What owners report fails — 2012 Ford Fusion
- STEERING 1,430
- AIR BAGS 404
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 157
- POWER TRAIN 156
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 118
5 recalls on record for the 2012 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 21V081000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal
- NHTSA 21V158000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 19V001000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V024000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 15V340000 · 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, incr
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Ford Fusion units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 3,041 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Ford Fusion and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (1,430 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (1,430), air bags (404), electrical system (157), power train (156). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Ford Fusion?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.