2012 Ford Focus recalls

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V369000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.Fuel systemFree software update258KunitsJun 920V331000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThese vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have…Body & latchesFree replacement2.1MunitsJun 202019V515000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.Fuel systemSoftware update57KunitsJul 201918V735000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.Fuel systemSoftware update1.3MunitsOct 201816V643000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallA component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to…Body & latchesFree replacement2.0MunitsSep 201613V335000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallDue to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair6,308unitsAug 201312V149000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallA seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement140KunitsApr 2012