How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2012 Fusion Hybrid, which is 33% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

This dataset lists no related recalls tied to this complaint area, though several owner complaints reference a Takata frontal airbag inflator recall (campaign 17V024000) and describe long waits for replacement parts.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with airbag complaints on the 2012 Fusion Hybrid, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Fusion Hybrid is 44,000 miles.

How does the 2012 Fusion Hybrid compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 model's 33% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other Fusion Hybrid years in this dataset, including 2013 at 8% and 2014 at 5%.

2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 33% of all complaints filed for the year. Two crashes and two injuries are recorded. No related recalls are listed in this dataset despite owners referencing Takata campaign 17V024000.

Airbags complaints: 32; 33% of 96
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the passenger-side airbag warning light stays on or won't illuminate correctly, sometimes flagging the seat as unoccupied when someone is sitting in it.
Some drivers describe crashes where the airbags failed to deploy, including one case where power steering seized mid-turn and the vehicle went off the road without airbag deployment.
Multiple owners describe waiting extended periods after receiving a Takata frontal airbag inflator recall notice, with dealers unable to supply replacement parts.
One report describes unintended vehicle movement down a driveway with no accelerator or brake pressure recorded, resulting in a crash, though this appears unrelated to the airbag component itself.
Several complaints note dealers confirming recall eligibility but having no estimated timeline for parts availability.

When 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2013, latest May 24, 2022.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to May 2022; peak Nov 2018 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

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

2010135 (27%)
201134 (26%)
201232 (33%)
201310 (8%)
20143 (5%)
20151 (2%)
20164 (8%)
20177 (10%)
20186 (10%)
20193 (9%)
20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2012 Fusion Hybrid, which is 33% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: This dataset lists no related recalls tied to this complaint area, though several owner complaints reference a Takata frontal airbag inflator recall (campaign 17V024000) and describe long waits for replacement parts.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with airbag complaints on the 2012 Fusion Hybrid, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Fusion Hybrid is 44,000 miles.
How does the 2012 Fusion Hybrid compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 model's 33% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other Fusion Hybrid years in this dataset, including 2013 at 8% and 2014 at 5%.