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The 2015 Ford Fusion is associated with 1059 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 14 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 176 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 41 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 88 MPGe (38 MPG on gasoline) with up to 20 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1059 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 14 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (176 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 39 crash / 6 fire / 18 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–41 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Fusion FWD 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Fusion FWD 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 24 MPG 36 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Fusion FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Fusion FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Fusion AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Fusion Hybrid FWD Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 43 MPG 39 MPG 41 MPG — $1,500 / yr
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 95 MPGe (40 MPG) 81 MPGe (36 MPG) 88 MPGe (38 MPG) 20 mi EV (550 mi total) $1,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2015 Ford Fusion provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 20 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.9%
4 DR AWD 10.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Ford Fusion models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Summary of 1059 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1059
Crash Reports
39
Fire Reports
6
Complaints w/ Injury
18
Total Injuries
19

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 176 complaints
Steering 137 complaints (2 crashes)
Powertrain 96 complaints (4 crashes)
Service Brakes 59 complaints (6 crashes)
Electrical System 43 complaints (3 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Ford Fusion problems & component breakdown (142 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V376000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
NHTSA Campaign #23V162000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Ford Fusion

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Ford Fusion

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Ford Fusion have?

The 2015 Ford Fusion is associated with 14 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 14 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA records list 1,059 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 176 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Ford Fusion?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Ford Fusion earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Ford Fusion get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Ford Fusion range from 25 to 41 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.