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2012 Ford Fiesta Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 616 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Ford Fiesta

The 2012 Ford Fiesta is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
616
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Ford Fiesta (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V246000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V488000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V331000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Ford Fiesta

Based on 616 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
266
Structure
118
Unknown Or Other
57
Electrical System
47
Latches/locks/linkages
36
Engine
14
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Steering
13
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Ford Fiesta — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 729 complaints 2012 616 complaints 2013 667 complaints 2014 501 complaints 2015 257 complaints 2016 178 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Ford Fiesta

Is the 2012 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Ford Fiesta has 3 recalls and 616 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Fiesta have?
The 2012 Ford Fiesta has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Ford Fiesta are: Power Train, Structure, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Ford Fiesta safe to buy?
The 2012 Ford Fiesta has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Fiesta should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Fiesta are: 2010, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.