How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 127 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 5% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion related to Structure & Body issues?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2012 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 60,000 miles.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 14 crashes and 10 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Fusion, with no fires reported.

How does 2012 compare to other Fusion model years for this component?

The 2012 Fusion's 127 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2013 Fusion, which had 264 complaints at 15% share, the highest among the years listed.

2012 Ford Fusion Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 127 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 5% of that year's 2,516 total complaints. Owners reported 14 crashes and 10 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 127; 5% of 2,516
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Interior door handles reportedly fracture during normal use, in one case causing a hand injury requiring medical attention.
Some owners describe a power steering assist fault warning that preceded a sudden loss of steering control, leading to collisions.
Head restraints are described as protruding forward in an unnatural position, which some owners say caused neck pain and tingling.
Owners report crashes where airbags failed to deploy despite significant impact speeds, resulting in head or chin injuries.
A few complaints describe brake pedal obstruction or unrelated mechanical failure leading to rear-end or parking-lot collisions, filed under this component category.

When 2012 Ford Fusion body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2012, latest Apr 8, 2026.

127 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q4 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Fusion model year

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

2010128 (3%)
201188 (3%)
2012127 (5%)
2013264 (15%)
2014123 (9%)
201545 (5%)
201692 (6%)
201712 (1%)
20184 (1%)
20193 (1%)
20206 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 127 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 5% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion related to Structure & Body issues?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2012 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 60,000 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 14 crashes and 10 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Fusion, with no fires reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Fusion model years for this component?: The 2012 Fusion's 127 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2013 Fusion, which had 264 complaints at 15% share, the highest among the years listed.