How many brake complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 109 brake complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 21% of the 508 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid brakes?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.

At what mileage do the brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 101,000 miles.

Did the brake issue cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 0 injuries or fires linked to the brake complaints on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.

Is the brake problem worse on the 2010 model than other Fusion Hybrid years?

Yes. The 2010 model's 21% brake-complaint share is higher than most later years, such as 2016 at 8% and 2019 at 3%.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 109 brake complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 21% of its 508 total complaints for the year. That share is higher than most later model years. Median mileage at failure was 101,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 109; 21% of 508
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 101,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of brake pedal force accompanied by a brake system warning light on the dash.
Some describe a total brake failure while approaching a turn or intersection, requiring the emergency brake or excessive pedal force to stop.
Several complaints mention dash warnings such as 'check brake system' or 'service advance trac' appearing right before braking power dropped.
A few owners say the problem cleared itself after restarting the vehicle, only to recur days or weeks later.
Some incidents ended in a collision after the brakes failed to stop the car in time.

When 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2013, latest Sep 10, 2026.

109 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010109 (21%)
201132 (24%)
201223 (24%)
201316 (13%)
201413 (20%)
201510 (22%)
20164 (8%)
20178 (12%)
20189 (15%)
20191 (3%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 109 brake complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 21% of the 508 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid brakes?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.
At what mileage do the brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 101,000 miles.
Did the brake issue cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 0 injuries or fires linked to the brake complaints on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.
Is the brake problem worse on the 2010 model than other Fusion Hybrid years?: Yes. The 2010 model's 21% brake-complaint share is higher than most later years, such as 2016 at 8% and 2019 at 3%.