2012 Ford Focus recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Ford Focus. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 9, 2026Crash risk2012–2018 Ford Focus — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
26V369000 · 258K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 8, 2020Crash risk2013–2015 Ford C-Max, 2013–2015 Ford Escape, 2011–2014 Ford Fiesta and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
20V331000 · 2.1M units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 5, 2019Crash risk2012–2017 Ford Focus — Fuel System, Gasoline
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 equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
19V515000 · 57K units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 22, 2018Crash risk2012–2018 Ford Focus — Fuel System, Gasoline
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 malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
18V735000 · 1.3M units · Ford Motor Company
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2013–2015 Ford C-Max, 2013–2015 Ford Escape, 2012–2015 Ford Focus and 3 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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 Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
16V643000 · 2.0M units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 1, 2013Crash risk2012–2013 Ford Focus — Exterior Lighting
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
13V335000 · 6K units · Ford Motor Company
- Apr 5, 2012Crash risk2012 Ford Focus — Visibility
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. A SEAL IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE MISSING.
12V149000 · 140K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY