How common are steering complaints in the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid, which makes up 15% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

NHTSA does not list any recall directly tied to this year's steering complaints. Several owners mention dealers referencing recalls for 2011-2012 and 2014-2018 Fusions, but say those campaigns did not cover their 2013 vehicle.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 90,000 miles at the time of the steering failure complaint.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these steering complaints?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the steering complaints for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid.

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 15% of its 126 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,000 miles. No recall is currently listed as related to this year's steering complaints, though owners cite fixes from 2011-2012 and 2015 campaigns.

Steering complaints: 19; 15% of 126
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, sometimes with a dashboard warning like "steering assist fault" or "steering loss - stop safely."
Some describe the steering wheel locking completely or grinding when force is applied, often traced to fractured or broken steering gear motor assembly bolts.
Several owners say the steering wheel felt loose or wobbled side to side at speed, later linked by a dealer to a loose steering wheel recall for later model years.
A few report the failure occurring at low speed, such as backing out of a garage, with a hard-to-turn wheel and a fault message on the dash.
Owners note that dealers sometimes denied coverage, saying the 2013 model year was not included in steering-related recall campaigns that covered 2011-2012 or 2014-2018 Fusions.

When 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2013, latest May 25, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to May 2026; peak Apr 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

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

2010138 (27%)
201143 (33%)
201236 (38%)
201319 (15%)
201414 (22%)
201515 (33%)
20165 (9%)
201712 (17%)
20187 (12%)
20195 (14%)
20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints in the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid, which makes up 15% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: NHTSA does not list any recall directly tied to this year's steering complaints. Several owners mention dealers referencing recalls for 2011-2012 and 2014-2018 Fusions, but say those campaigns did not cover their 2013 vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 90,000 miles at the time of the steering failure complaint.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these steering complaints?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the steering complaints for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid.