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2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#11 most-complained of 11 Fusion Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #11 highest of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
41.5
43 city / 40.5 hwy

Top 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (50%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (25%)
  3. Other2 (25%)
  4. Airbags1 (13%)
  5. Engine1 (13%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (13%)
  7. Steering1 (13%)
2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2020Sep 2022May 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Jun 2024Oct 2024Mar 2025
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2020 to Mar 2025; peak May 2020 (2).

2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
43 MPG
Highway
40.5 MPG
Combined
41.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,575
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Fusion Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Avoid8059042
2019Good4035041.5
2020Best08041.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranks #11 of 11 among Fusion Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid at 41.5 MPG combined (43 city / 40.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,575. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.