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2016 Ford Focus: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Ford Focus as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
10Safety recalls
1,194Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2016 Ford Focus owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2016 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageOct 2018 · Campaign 18V735000
- Power Train: Manual TransmissionNov 2018 · Campaign 18V845000
- Structure: BodyJan 2017 · Campaign 17V052000
- Power Train: Manual TransmissionMar 2018 · Campaign 18V169000
- Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hatchback/LiftgateSep 2016 · Campaign 16V698000
- Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineDec 2023 · Campaign 23V905000
- Equipment: ElectricalJan 2026 · Campaign 26V011000
- Equipment: ElectricalJan 2026 · Campaign 26V012000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageJun 2026 · Campaign 26V369000
- Power Train: Manual TransmissionJun 2026 · Campaign 26V376000
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.
- Timing Belt FailureEA26004 · opened Jul 2026 · open
- Timing Belt FailurePE25020 · opened Dec 2025 · closed Jul 2026
- Oil Pump FailurePE23015 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Loss of Motive PowerRQ23006 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Dec 2024
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.