2012 Ford Focus
Recalled by Ford Motor Company
Food recall
Ford Motor Company
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall covering 2012 Ford Focus, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on June 9, 2026 and affects approximately 255,404 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2012 Ford Focus, with approximately 255,404 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Ford Motor Company, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2012 Ford Focus; 2016 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Focus; 2018 Ford Focus; 2013 Ford Focus; 2017 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Focus”
Why was 2012 Ford Focus recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “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. An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a cra….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2012 Ford Focus, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- June 9, 2026
- Recall started
- June 9, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2012 Ford Focus recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incor…
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2012 Ford Focus?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V369000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.