2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 24% of that year's 96 total complaints. These incidents include 2 crashes and 2 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 28,600 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake problem.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 24% of 96
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 28,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes suddenly lose stopping power with no warning, sometimes causing the driver to rear-end another vehicle.
- Brake pedal goes soft and sinks nearly to the floor, with power assist failing during normal driving.
- Brake warning light, ABS warning, and traction control warning illuminate together, often during cold starts or shortly after pulling out of a driveway.
- Brake system warnings recur across repeated dealer visits for the same vehicle, with symptoms appearing again after repair attempts.
- One owner reported the issue was tied to a Ford customer satisfaction repair related to a steering action, alongside brake and ABS warnings.
When 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2013, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 24% of the 96 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Fusion Hybrid?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 28,600 miles.
- Have brake problems led to crashes or injuries in the 2012 Fusion Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2012 Fusion Hybrid compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 model year had 23 brake complaints at a 24% share, similar to 2011's 24% share, while later years like 2016 (8%) and 2019 (3%) had much lower shares.