VIN Shield

Home › Car models › 2012 Ford Focus

2012 Ford Focus: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Ford Focus as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

8Safety recalls
3,803Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Ford Focus owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train1,461Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Steering933Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Engine477Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Electrical System366Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Unknown Or Other359Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Structure332Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageOct 2018 · Campaign 18V735000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageJul 2019 · Campaign 19V515000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsSep 2016 · Campaign 16V643000
  • EquipmentOct 2012 · Campaign 12E035000
  • Visibility: Windshield Wiper/WasherApr 2012 · Campaign 12V149000
  • Exterior LightingAug 2013 · Campaign 13V335000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsJun 2020 · Campaign 20V331000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageJun 2026 · Campaign 26V369000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerRQ23006 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Dec 2024
  • Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 2019 · closed Feb 2022
  • Door Latch FailurePE16001 · opened Jan 2016 · closed Oct 2016

Other years

201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.