2012 Ford Fiesta Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2012 Ford Fiesta, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,173 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (58% of reports).
- 57latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 45,173median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door latch: mentioned in 33 of 57 complaints (58%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 22 of 57 complaints (39%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 57 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Fiesta latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fiesta | 1 | 3% | 97,260 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 2 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 6 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 30 | 6% | 49,884 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 47 | 7% | 52,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 57 | 9% | 45,173 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 41 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Fiesta | 1 | 100% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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 making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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 to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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 manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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 recall is 15S16.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the front driverâs side door, the door failed to latch properly. While driving 70 MPH, the front driverâs side door opened. The contact secured the door with a bungee cord and continued driving…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while attempting to close the doors, the four doors failed to latch properly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired; however, while driving off the lot, the contact became aware that the radio was inoperable, and the…
2012 ford fiesta. Consumer writes in regard to defective door latch. The consumer has contacted the dealer several times for repairs and informed by the dealer that parts were not available.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Fiestas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2012 Ford Fiesta (9% of the 617 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Fiesta latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,173 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 33 of 57 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (22).
Other 2012 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (274)
- Structure problems (128)
- Engine problems (68)
- Electrical System problems (66)
See all 2012 Ford Fiesta problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Fiesta years.