Equipment:electrical
NHTSA campaign 18V592000 · 2018 · reported 09/10/2018
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
126Complaints
1Recalls
1Crashes
4Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (23% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 · 23% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 15.9% | not available | — |
| Steering | 19 · 15.1% | not available | — |
| Engine | 11 · 8.7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 8.7% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 11 · 8.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 126 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CONSTANT GRINDING SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11197173 — filed 04/18/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ADVANCETRAK, POWER TRAIN, UP HILL ASSISTANCE, AND STOP DRIVING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 11174275 — filed 02/04/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MADE A WHINING SOUND WHEN TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11154226 — filed 11/27/2018 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 29 of 126 NHTSA complaints (23%), followed by electrical system (20), steering (19), engine (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 18V592000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
