Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford Fusion has 131 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
131
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, the vehicle sta... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2012 Ford Fusion is having issues similar to the Ford Focus recall, 18S32, that pertains to the cani... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the vehi... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When I started my vehicle to drive, a warning on my dashboard came on that said "Power Steering Assi... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission seems to be slipping losing power and just plain failing if ford knew about this an... |
| Oct 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the v... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the vehi... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission issues continue to appear without warning. Car shutters at times and fails to shift pr... |
| Mar 24, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SLIPPING NO WARNING LAMP OR CODE |
| Sep 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Did not put car into park and was able to turn key fully back and remove the key from the off positi... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illu... |
| May 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car was impacted by previous recall related to the power steering electrical systems and power steer... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I called Ford at Sam Galloway in Fort Myers and I told them that I have at least 5 recalls but only ... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jan 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I currently am the owner of a 2012 Fusion Hybrid. My transmission is not shifting properly. I have h... |
| Sep 23, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Drove car out of driveway, after driving approximately 150-200 feet the dashboard wrench icon ( pow... |
| May 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after reversing the vehicle, the... |
| Mar 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 114,396 MILEAGE DURING ROUTINE CITY STREET DRIVING. |
| Jan 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission shuddering, 1st to 2nd gear shifts shake the entire vehicle, especially when cold. Abbr... |