Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ford Focus has 8 recalls, 3801 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
3801
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 11, 2026
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may ...
19V515000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles eq...
16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustan...
12E035000
EQUIPMENT
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being c...
12V149000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. A SEAL IN THE WIRING HARNESS CON...
13V335000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, ...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
26V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Ford Focus 5 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Rowe ford came stated he checked to see it the software was there also stated there were codes and s... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint because Ford dealers do not appear to be following Ford Motor Company... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V3... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the ... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SAFETY DEFECT AND RECALL REMEDY REFUSAL REPORT: My 2012 Ford Focus is actively experiencing severe s... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | "I am reporting a dealer safety recall refusal under Campaign 26S40 / NHTSA 26V369. My 2012 Ford Foc... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My complaint is for serious safety concerns on my 2012 Ford Focus and the handling of recall 18S32 a... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | STRUCTURE | My driver side door was working perfect until one day i went into my car and tryed closing my door b... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On XXX I received email from CARFAX regarding my vehicle recall "26S40 PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR FUEL TA... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Started July 2026, my drivers side door handle keeps getting stuck open |
| Jun 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Group 1 Ford of South Austin, TX refused to perform door latch recall unless we purchased additional... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While driving back window spontaneously imploded |
| Jun 17, 2026 | ENGINE | I just recently got my fuel pump fixed and a new radiator fixed that was the knot problem wrong with... |
| May 29, 2026 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The TCU/TCM has been going in and out of control. Sometimes it will work then others it will shut of... |
| May 24, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Days after changing the purge valve on my car, because it had failed. I was driving on the freeway c... |
| May 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE | While driving on the highway the sunroof suddenly blew off. The sunroof had not been opened prior. T... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Powershift for the transmission is the issue. Got two notices about a software update and follow... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I filled up my gas tank and a couple minutes later experienced shuddering while parked so I decided ... |