How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Focus?

NHTSA lists 55 airbag complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, which is about 1% of the 3,768 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Focus airbags?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for airbag issues on the 2012 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Focus?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Focus is 52,299 miles.

Do 2012 Focus airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 55 airbag complaints, 36 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 37 involved injuries.

How does the 2012 Focus compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 Focus had 55 airbag complaints, the highest raw count among the years listed, though its 1% share of total complaints that year is lower than years like 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2017.

2012 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 55 airbag complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, about 1% of that year's 3,768 total complaints, tied to 36 crashes, 1 fire, and 37 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 52,299 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 55; 1% of 3,768
Crashes reported: 36
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 37
Median mileage: 52,299 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including impacts around 35 to 50 mph, sometimes causing head injuries or concussions.
Owners report airbags not deploying even in multi-impact crashes involving front, side, and rear collisions.
Side airbags reportedly deployed but did not cover the window pillar area, leaving occupants exposed to injury during side-impact crashes.
One owner reported an airbag deploying with a yellow gas discharge and injuries following a rear-end collision.
Some owners report deer-strike collisions where front airbags did not activate despite significant front-end damage.
A dealer reportedly could not explain why sensors appeared missing after an airbag failed to deploy in a front-end crash.

When 2012 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2011, latest Jul 7, 2021.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Jul 2021; peak Nov 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (4%)
20116 (5%)
201255 (1%)
201326 (1%)
201432 (1%)
201518 (2%)
201615 (1%)
201715 (2%)
20189 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Focus?: NHTSA lists 55 airbag complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, which is about 1% of the 3,768 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Focus airbags?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for airbag issues on the 2012 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Focus?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Focus is 52,299 miles.
Do 2012 Focus airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 55 airbag complaints, 36 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 37 involved injuries.
How does the 2012 Focus compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 Focus had 55 airbag complaints, the highest raw count among the years listed, though its 1% share of total complaints that year is lower than years like 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2017.