2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).

0Recalls
59Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Most common 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System10
Power Train10
Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes7
Wheels7
Steering7
Air Bags6
Engine4
Seat Belts3
Engine And Engine Cooling3

What owners report

2026-08-05, Air Bags
The leather-covered dashboard panel, in the approximately 4-6 inch section between the base of the windshield and the first seam across the dash, has shrunk, rippled, and pulled away from the underlying substrate. This area also houses the driver-assist camera housing and the defrost vent. The vehicle was purchased new and has been Ford-maintained, professionally detailed, and garage-kept throughout ownership; the leather has been regularly cleaned and conditioned as part of routine dealership detailing, ruling out lack of care as a cause. The vehicle's build date is January 2018, which falls within the range covered by Ford Technical Service Bulletin 18-2283 ("Instrument Panel Sagging at t
2026-06-30, Service Brakes
The chrome trim on the parking brake switch started chipping. The sharp edge drew a drop of blood and small pieces attached to your fingers. Replaced the switch in June 2026
2026-06-16, Air Bags
The air bags did not deploy on the front passenger side after a two car accident. There was an injury to the passenger of the car. Vehicle was inspected by police and there were no warning signs
2025-08-23, Service Brakes
I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE that affects the braking system and related electronics: 1.The ABS stopped functioning previously. 2.Recently, the car displayed a “Brake Malfunction” warning for the first time, which appears when making sharp turns. 3.The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) stopped working some time ago. These issues are extremely dangerous. The electronic brake booster and ABS module are critical for safe braking, especially in emergency situations. With the ABS and brake assist compromised, the pedal can suddenly become rock hard or soft, stopping distance increases dramatically, and traction control/ABS is unavailable durin
2025-02-07, Service Brakes
Leaking fluid, etc similar to recall on other 2018 Ford Fusions

2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid questions

Does the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Power Train (10), Unknown Or Other (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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