Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ford Focus has 7 recalls, 3777 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
3777
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Ford Focus 5 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission begin to stall and would not shift. The motor would get to high RPMS and then shift... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | STEERING | Steering system failure light came on and the Rack and pinion failed with no warning while I was dri... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | the car runs without power when shifted to drive gear. It is sluggish trying to speed up. Took to Fo... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am the owner of a 2012 Ford Focus SE with approximately 54,000 miles. Beginning around 44,000 mile... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After receiving program #24N07 on 12/04/2024, my 2012 ford focus was stalling out while downshifting... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving to drop my fiancé off at work when the "Steering fault, Service now" warning came on. ... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | STEERING | Experienced abrupt electrical steering motor failure. Power steering remains inoperable and availab... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car started shutting down while I am driving and also hard to start after |
| Aug 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On Friday [XXX], I was at a stop sign waiting to turn right, when it was my turn to go my car would ... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I purchased this car as a certified pre owned car from the Mazda dealership In mechanicsburg PA abou... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I own a 2012 Ford Focus with approximately 51,000 miles. The transmission warning light came on, and... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, t... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a recurring safety issue with the DPS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission in my 2012 ... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Power Steering shut down suddenly while I was driving it. I am [XXX], and certainly did NOT hav... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Jun 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Everytime I go to get fuel the car will not crank it makes a terrible noise then cranks but its slow... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |