2012 Ford Fiesta
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ford Fiesta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 507 on record.
2012 Ford Fiesta at a glance
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2012 Ford Fiesta recalls 3
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufact…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this re…
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. Although the side curtain air bag system wa…
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break mak…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website t…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Ford Fiesta common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 616 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Ford Fiesta safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2012 Ford Fiesta MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Ford Fiesta worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Ford Fiesta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Ford Fiesta trims & engines on record
2012 Ford Fiesta vehicles on record
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ7CM128642
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ5CM221076
2012 Ford Fiesta SES3FADP4FJ9CM137823
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4EJ1CM105661
2012 Ford Fiesta S3FADP4AJ1CM132316
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ9CM105802
2012 Ford Fiesta SES3FADP4FJ7CM162266
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4EJ4CM102866
2012 Ford Fiesta SEL3FADP4CJ9CM194821
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ6CM134979
2012 Ford Fiesta SEL3FADP4CJ9CM196536
2012 Ford Fiesta S3FADP4AJ0CM150323
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4EJ5CM187510
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4EJ5CM221929
2012 Ford Fiesta SEL3FADP4CJ7CM216623
2012 Ford Fiesta S3FADP4AJ1CM164764
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ4CM113922
2012 Ford Fiesta SES3FADP4FJ7CM181206
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ7CM139687
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ4CM118084
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ6CM149658
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4EJ5CM207528
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ0CM182980
2012 Ford Fiesta SE3FADP4BJ5CM136870
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2012 Ford Fiesta — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Ford Fiesta have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Fiesta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
Based on 616 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, structure, vehicle speed control.
What is the 2012 Ford Fiesta safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2012 Ford Fiesta an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford Fiesta get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Ford Fiesta at about 32 mpg combined (29 city / 37 highway).
How much is a 2012 Ford Fiesta worth?
Comparable 2012 Ford Fiesta listings run roughly $6,200–$9,900, typically around $8,172 (from 500 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.