What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion?

The engine group has the most complaints on file. Steering and power train come next. See the problems section above for what owners describe.

Does the 2015 Ford Fusion have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact shows the recall count for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.

How many complaints has the 2015 Ford Fusion received?

NHTSA has 1,066 owner complaints on file for this model year. They are unverified owner reports.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Fusion get?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2015 Ford Fusion reliable?

Complaints are spread over many component groups. The engine group is named most often. Read the problems and recalls sections before you decide.

2015 Ford Fusion Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 1,066 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Fusion^[1]. The engine group is named in 320 of them^[2].

1,066owner complaints^[1]

14recalls^[3]

25–41MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints under several component groups, and here they are from biggest to smallest.

Engine. 320 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes with the dash going dark, and then needing a restart.
Steering. 181 complaints^[6]. Owners describe power steering that suddenly stops helping, in some cases along with a loss of other power features while on the road.
Power Train. 157 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the engine cutting out with a message about the gear selector, and a parked car that rolled away on its own.
Brakes. 137 complaints^[8]. Owners describe pedals that stopped responding, brakes that pulsed or applied on their own, and braking that faded along with a wider loss of power.
Unknown Or Other. 134 complaints^[9]. These reports do not fit a single named group.
Electrical System. 121 complaints^[10]. These cover problems with the car's wiring and electronics.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 58 complaints^[11]. These cover problems with fuel delivery and the parts that move the car.
Air Bags. 40 complaints^[12]. This is the smallest group, but it is tied to a high count of crashes and injuries^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Fusion is necessarily included.

Power Train › Manual Transmission (26V376), June 2026. About 5,252 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (23V162), March 2023. About 1,280,726 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod (22V413), June 2022. About 2,925,968 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages (22V011), January 2022. About 199,085 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (20V177), March 2020. About 288,110 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Steering › Electric Power Assist System (19V632), August 2019. About 116,160 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Seat Belts › Front (19V590), August 2019. About 103,374 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift (19V362), May 2019. About 259,182 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Equipment › Electrical (18V592), September 2018. About 49,197 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift (18V471), July 2018. About 504,182 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (18V167), March 2018. About 1,301,986 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[23]
Seat Belts › Front (16V875), December 2016. About 603,392 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[24]
Steering › Electric Power Assist System (15V250), April 2015. About 487,301 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[25]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (14V736), November 2014. About 56,479 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[26]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Fusion AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[27]	22 / 31 / 25	$2,700
Fusion FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[28]	22 / 33 / 26	$2,600
Fusion FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[29]	22 / 33 / 26	$2,600
Fusion FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[30]	25 / 36 / 29	$2,300
Fusion FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[31]	24 / 36 / 28	$2,400
Fusion Hybrid FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	43 / 39 / 41	$1,650
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity^[32]	40 / 36 / 38	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[5]	5	5	4	4	10.9%
4 DR FWD^[33]	5	5	4	4	10.9%
4 DR FWD^[34]	5	5	5	4	10.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2015 Ford Fusion with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[35]	169 hp
2015 Ford Fusion with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[36]	141 to 237 hp
2015 Ford Fusion with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[37]	175 hp

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Fusion model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2006	730	4
2007	1,064	4
2008	1,353	5
2009	1,023	6
2010	5,639	11
2011	2,926	7
2012	2,617	5
2013	1,957	20
2014	1,432	20
2015	1,066	14
2016	1,724	13
2017	1,202	4
2018	508	2
2019	473	4
2020	235	3

NHTSA's counts for the Fusion show 1,066 complaints and 14 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 15 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 8 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (235) and the most are for 2010 (5,639)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Fusion?

The 2015 Fusion draws complaints across many parts of the car, with the engine group named most often^[2]. Steering and power train reports follow, and some owners describe sudden power loss on the road^[6]^[7]. Brake and air bag complaints are fewer, yet they carry higher crash counts^[8]^[12]. These are unverified reports from owners, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold^[1]. Check the recall list on this page and ask a mechanic to look over any used example before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion?: The engine group has the most complaints on file^[2]. Steering and power train come next^[6]^[7]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Does the 2015 Ford Fusion have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact shows the recall count for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
How many complaints has the 2015 Ford Fusion received?: NHTSA has 1,066 owner complaints on file for this model year^[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Fusion get?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2015 Ford Fusion reliable?: Complaints are spread over many component groups^[1]. The engine group is named most often^[2]. Read the problems and recalls sections before you decide.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Fusion

2010 5,639 complaints, 11 recalls
2011 2,926 complaints, 7 recalls
2012 2,617 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 1,957 complaints, 20 recalls
2014 1,432 complaints, 20 recalls
2015 this page
2016 1,724 complaints, 13 recalls
2017 1,202 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Fusion

Other Ford models from 2015

2015 Ford Fiesta 258 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Ford Focus 1,034 complaints, 11 recalls
2015 Ford Mustang 438 complaints, 11 recalls
2015 Ford Taurus 280 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Ford Edge 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 Ford Escape 1,125 complaints, 9 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2015: midsize cars

2015 Buick Regal 33 complaints, 0 recalls
2015 Cadillac CTS 50 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 252 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Malibu 270 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Chrysler 200 1,993 complaints, 8 recalls
2015 Honda Accord 641 complaints, 6 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 1,066 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Fusion (40 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 19 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
320 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 83,507). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Fusion model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Fusion Hybrid FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 43 city / 39 highway / 41 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,650. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
181 complaints name the steering component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
157 complaints name the power train component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,033). NHTSA vehicle records
137 complaints name the brakes component group (13 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,000). NHTSA vehicle records
134 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
121 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,522). NHTSA vehicle records
58 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
40 complaints name the air bags component group (14 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V376, filed June 9, 2026: Power Train › Manual Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V162, filed March 10, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V413, filed June 10, 2022: Power Train › Shift Linkage / Cable / Rod. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V011, filed January 13, 2022: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V177, filed March 23, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V632, filed August 29, 2019: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V590, filed August 12, 2019: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V362, filed May 13, 2019: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V592, filed September 10, 2018: Equipment › Electrical. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V471, filed July 16, 2018: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V167, filed March 12, 2018: Steering › Steering Wheel / Handle Bar. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V875, filed December 5, 2016: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V250, filed April 28, 2015: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V736, filed November 18, 2014: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Fusion AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fusion FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fusion FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fusion FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fusion FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 36 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 38 MPGe combined, 550 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Fusion with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 169 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Fusion with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 141 to 237 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Fusion with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 175 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Ford Fusion: problems, recalls and fuel economy