2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

20142016
Complaints
65
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:72,478 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:61,464 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:45,984 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,478
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
61,464
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,984
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,520
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,332
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~105,676 vehicles.

18V592000Equipment:electrical
~49,197 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

14V736000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~56,479 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 65 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (15 complaints, avg 72,478 mi); Brakes (9 complaints, avg 61,464 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 45,984 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,209 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 105,676 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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