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2012 Ford Fusion: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Ford Fusion as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
6Safety recalls
2,617Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2012 Ford Fusion owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2012 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Do not drive · Campaign 19V001000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2017 · Do not drive · Campaign 17V024000
- Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemJun 2015 · Campaign 15V340000
- Air Bags: FrontalMar 2021 · Campaign 21V158000
- Air Bags: FrontalFeb 2021 · Campaign 21E013000
- Air Bags: FrontalFeb 2021 · Campaign 21V081000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
- Power Steering FailureEA17004 · opened Nov 2017 · closed Feb 2024
- Electric power steering failurePE14030 · opened Oct 2014 · closed Sep 2015
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionPE13003 · opened Feb 2013 · closed Feb 2014
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.