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2015 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 67 fuel-system complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 7% of its 993 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,892. No related recalls are listed for this issue. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this data.

Fuel System complaints
67
7% of 993
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
63,893 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the car struggles or refuses to start right after filling the fuel tank, requiring extra throttle input to get it running.
  • Several drivers describe stalling at low speeds or while stopped, sometimes with the check engine light staying on.
  • Some owners heard an abnormal noise coming from the fuel tank area while driving, occurring alongside repeated stalling.
  • Owners report rough or uneven idling when the fuel tank is around a quarter full.
  • Multiple complaints describe hesitation, shuddering, or the accelerator temporarily not responding when pulling away from a stop.

When 2015 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2015, latest May 5, 2026.

2015 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter52015 Q22017 Q22018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22023 Q32025 Q1
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2018 Q4 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 2010704 (14%)
  2. 2011237 (9%)
  3. 201265 (3%)
  4. 2013141 (8%)
  5. 201482 (6%)
  6. 201567 (7%)
  7. 201692 (6%)
  8. 201737 (3%)
  9. 201830 (7%)
  10. 201917 (5%)
  11. 202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 67 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Fusion, which is 7% of the 993 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2015 Fusion.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Fusion is 63,892 miles.
Did fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these fuel system complaints for the 2015 Fusion.
Is the 2015 Fusion's fuel system worse than other model years?
The 2015 Fusion's 7% share of complaints tied to fuel system issues is close to most other years, though it's well below the 2010 Fusion's 14% share.

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.