Ford Fusion years to avoid
The Ford Fusion years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2014, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
28,759
Total complaints
48
Recall campaigns
2006–2020
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Fusion years to avoid
Every Fusion year
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Fusion years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Fusion years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2014, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Ford Fusion?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fusion years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
Across all model years, the Fusion has 48 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 28,759 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.