2012 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fiesta, 4% of its 617 total complaints for the year. These complaints report brake failure and pulling to the right, with a median failure mileage of 32,500 miles. No recall covers this brake pattern.
- Brakes complaints
- 24
- 4% of 617
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 32,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of brake pressure, with the pedal feeling like it pushes through the floor and no braking force reaching the wheels.
- Several owners describe the brake pedal requiring multiple pumps before the brakes finally engage, sometimes only after the car has already started sliding.
- A recurring pattern involves the car pulling hard to the right during hard braking, strong enough to shift the vehicle into an adjacent lane.
- One owner reported the brake and accelerator pedals positioned too close together, making it difficult to press one without touching the other.
- A persistent high-pitched squeal was reported even when the brakes were not being applied, which a dealer attempted but failed to fix.
When 2012 Ford Fiesta brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2011, latest Apr 22, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Ford Fiesta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Fiesta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Ford Fiesta have?
- NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Ford Fiesta, making up 4% of the 617 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fiesta brakes?
- No. NHTSA's related recalls list for this brake issue is empty for the 2012 Fiesta.
- At what mileage do 2012 Fiesta brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among the brake complaints is 32,500 miles.
- Did the 2012 Fiesta brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set includes 3 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Is 2012 the worst year for Fiesta brake complaints?
- No. Among Fiesta model years, 2011 has the most brake complaints at 39, compared to 24 for 2012.