CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Fiesta has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 617 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 5 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (276 reports).
2012 Ford Fiesta recalls
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Door latch can break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
A component inside the door latches can break.
Most common 2012 Ford Fiesta problems
Problem areas named in the 617 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 276 |
| Structure | 129 |
| Unknown Or Other | 78 |
| Engine | 68 |
| Electrical System | 66 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the front driverâs side door, the door failed to latch properly. While driving 70 MPH, the front driverâs side door opened. The contact secured the door with a bungee cord and continued driving. A dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, was notified of the failure by phone, but no assistance was prov
My daughter and 2 friends were driving on the highway, the dash flickers and goes back to normal, flickered again and the car started slowing down so she pulled over, ( car still moving) and puts the car in park but the car still continues to move. Passenger notices out the side mirror the car is on fire, she jumped out; the car then accelerates ( still in park) and hits the âjersey wall â where the rest of the car eventually went into flames. My daughter & friend ( who was in the back) got out thru the driver side door, the back doors would not open and the Airbags did not deploy.
While driving, my son's car started to have issues when it was shifting gears (it's an automatic). Then a warning came up on the dash saying something like "Transmission malfunction, service immediately". We were on our way to a mechanic to pick up another vehicle so we left it with them. They confirmed the issue and stated it is related to the clutch system (which I believe is the dry clutch system that has been recalled with similar car models). We have not taken it to the manufacturer/Ford dealership yet, but are trying to figure out our options on this faulty transmission design. Not aware of any issues prior to this incident.
The drivers side door latch will not latch, the door will swing open because the latch is defective. I have seen that this is a common issue with this vehicle and has been recalled on other 2012 ford fiestas but mine has not been.
The door latches have a safety recall and needs to be fixed or observed to ensure proper road safety. In addition I cannot move onto my vehicle registration renewal until this recall is repaired. I do not see any visible malfunction but the doors do have to slam shut to ensure they are properly closed. No individuals have been put at risk. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or service center, nor inspected by any party. No warning signals, signs or lights appeared on the car telling me about the particular issue or area with issue.
2012 Ford Fiesta questions
Does the 2012 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Fiesta: Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Door latch can break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
Based on 617 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (276), Structure (129), Unknown Or Other (78).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Fiesta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.