How many electrical complaints does NHTSA show for the 2018 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion, which is 6% of the 439 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Fusion electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the electrical system on the 2018 Ford Fusion.

Has the electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?

Yes. NHTSA data records one crash and one fire tied to electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ford Fusion, with no injuries reported.

At what mileage do 2018 Fusion electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ford Fusion is 40,563 miles.

How does the 2018 Fusion compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 Fusion's 27 electrical complaints and 6% share are lower than most other model years, such as 2014 (13%) and 2020 (21%).

2018 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has logged 27 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion, about 6% of its 439 total complaints. There is one reported crash and one fire, and no related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 6% of 439
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,563 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses power or shuts off while driving or idling, sometimes locking steering and brakes in the process.
Complete electrical dead-out at a stop, disabling hazard flashers, power windows, and door locks at once.
Doors or trunk unlock or pop open on their own without the key fob being used.
Battery fails to hold a charge or was found improperly installed, leading to no-start or stalling with warning lights on.
A fire started in the trunk area while driving at highway speed, destroying the vehicle.
Accessory power interface module failure disrupts communication with steering wheel controls, radio, and Bluetooth.

When 2018 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2019, latest Jul 3, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2022 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion model year

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

2010334 (7%)
2011214 (8%)
2012181 (7%)
2013180 (10%)
2014173 (13%)
2015110 (11%)
2016158 (10%)
2017130 (12%)
201827 (6%)
201938 (12%)
202039 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA show for the 2018 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion, which is 6% of the 439 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Fusion electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the electrical system on the 2018 Ford Fusion.
Has the electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?: Yes. NHTSA data records one crash and one fire tied to electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ford Fusion, with no injuries reported.
At what mileage do 2018 Fusion electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ford Fusion is 40,563 miles.
How does the 2018 Fusion compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 Fusion's 27 electrical complaints and 6% share are lower than most other model years, such as 2014 (13%) and 2020 (21%).