NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Focus Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2018, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 16 model years (2000–2018) the Ford Focus has 132 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 18; the cleanest is 2008 with 2.
- Model years
- 16
- Total recalls
- 132
- Worst year
- 2000
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2000–2018
18 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Focus | 7 | |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 10 | |
| 2016 Ford Focus | 10 | |
| 2015 Ford Focus | 9 | |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 12 | |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 12 | |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 8 | |
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2 | |
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2 | |
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2 | |
| 2005 Ford Focus | 5 | |
| 2004 Ford Focus | 6 | |
| 2003 Ford Focus | 7 | |
| 2002 Ford Focus | 8 | |
| 2001 Ford Focus | 14 | |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 18 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Focus
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING15
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS14
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH14
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE11
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER9
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION9
- EQUIPMENT8
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING5
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.