Ford Focus recalls and safety
36 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2018 · 22,117 owner complaints
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The Ford Focus has 36 recalls covering 10.7 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (14). The 2018 Ford Focus earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 312 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
36
Most for 2014: 14
Units affected
10.7M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2018
Complaints, 12 mo
312
-53.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
16 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2018
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.6% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.7% risk | |||
| 2011 | 2 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Focus, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
312 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train6,804
- Electrical system4,344
- Engine2,317
- Steering2,099
- Unknown or other1,541
- Fuel/propulsion system1,438
- Engine and engine cooling1,283
- Complaints
- 22,117
- Crashes reported
- 1,108
- Fires reported
- 287
- People injured
- 900
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Focus by component
- Fuel system, gasoline6 · 2.32M units
- Electrical system5 · 883K units
- Latches/locks/linkages5 · 4.85M units
- Power train3 · 13K units
- Seats3 · 104K units
- Equipment2 · 119K units
- Steering2 · 447K units
- Structure2 · 277K units
Ford Focus recalls
The 25 newest of 36
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2024 Ford Focus recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2024 Ford Focus. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Focus have?
36 recalls cover the Ford Focus, for 10.7 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Ford Focus?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.6% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Focus?
Power train: named in 6,804 of the 22,117 safety complaints about the Ford Focus, then electrical system (4,344). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.