2012 Ford Fusion Brake Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are brake problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
113 owners have reported brake problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion, 5% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 50,000–124,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
113 complaints 5% of all 2012 complaints 80,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (71 of 113). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.
Brakes complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
No recall covers brake problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion. See all 6 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford Fusion brake problems?
Complaints most often name the control unit / module and master cylinder.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion brake problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 50,000–124,000 miles. The middle value is about 80,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Fusion brake problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Ford Fusion. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Fusion year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 547 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.