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RecallGazette

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2011 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Ford Fusion2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
NHTSA complaints2,78395
Recall campaigns76
Service bulletins (TSBs)55108
Investigations47
Crash reports806
Fire reports105
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–3836
Median reported incident mileage72,509 mi86,750 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionHyundai Sonata Hybrid
Steering1,42618
Air Bags3308
Engine27639
Power Train26810
Vehicle Speed Control2565
Electrical System20117
Service Brakes16913
Fuel/propulsion System1762

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems3070
Loss of power2506
Stalling17910
Check engine light1039
Vibration / shaking645
Hesitation / surging535
Brake problems200
Shifting problems130
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.