How many seat belt complaints does the 2012 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Focus, which is about 1% of its 3,768 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Focus seat belts?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belt issues on the 2012 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do 2012 Focus seat belt problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints is 66,436.5 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Were there any injuries linked to seat belt complaints on this year?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 injuries and 3 crashes for the 2012 Ford Focus.

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

The 2012 Focus has 43 seat belt complaints, far more than nearby years like 2013 (18), 2014 (14), and 2015 (6), based on NHTSA data.

2012 Ford Focus Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 3,768 total complaints for the year. There are 3 crashes and 7 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 66,436.5, and no related recalls are listed.

Seat Belts complaints: 43; 1% of 3,768
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 66,437 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belt buckle tongue is hard to insert or will not click into the latch, requiring repeated forceful attempts.
Rear seat belts lock up tightly whenever a passenger sits down, making the belt uncomfortable to wear.
Driver seat belt gets stuck and will not disengage, trapping the occupant in the seat for several minutes, then afterward fails to catch when reinserted.
Rear passenger seat belt extends fully around a child seat and will not retract back into the reel.
Seat belt fails to tighten or lock during a collision, with airbag deployment issues reported in the same crash.

When 2012 Ford Focus seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2012, latest Jul 8, 2024.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Jul 2024; peak Mar 2015 (4).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Focus model year

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

200513 (3%)
20064 (2%)
200712 (3%)
20088 (3%)
20094 (2%)
20103 (1%)
20113 (3%)
201243 (1%)
201318 (1%)
201414 (1%)
20156 (1%)
20164 (0%)
20175 (1%)
20182 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2012 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 43 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Focus, which is about 1% of its 3,768 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Focus seat belts?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belt issues on the 2012 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do 2012 Focus seat belt problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints is 66,436.5 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Were there any injuries linked to seat belt complaints on this year?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 injuries and 3 crashes for the 2012 Ford Focus.
How does the 2012 Focus compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2012 Focus has 43 seat belt complaints, far more than nearby years like 2013 (18), 2014 (14), and 2015 (6), based on NHTSA data.