2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (27% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (15V340000).
Steering complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (DP26004, opened Apr 2026) covers Service Brakes, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 136 · 27% | Investigation closed | EA17004 · PE16011 · PE14030 → recall 15V340000 |
| Air Bags | 135 · 26.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 77 · 15.3% | Under investigation | DP26004 |
| Power Train | 47 · 9.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 46 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 · 8.9% | Investigation closed | EA12009 → recall 14E028000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 504 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CAR WAS FINE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. AFTER EATING DINNER AT A RESTAURANT, I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT INTO THE ROAD…”NHTSA complaint 10701829 — filed 03/26/2015 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY…”NHTSA complaint 10694448 — filed 03/16/2015 · STEERING
“THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NO PRIOR POWER STEERING ISSUES AND…”NHTSA complaint 10690282 — filed 02/24/2015 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 136 of 504 NHTSA complaints (27%), followed by air bags (135), service brakes (77), power train (47). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
504 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (DP26004) into service brakes that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
