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2012 Ford Fiesta FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 | 278 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 | 278 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 curtai
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 Fo
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 la
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
834 complaints filed by owners for this model year (19 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD?
Owners have filed 834 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD, most often about: Power Train, Structure, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Ford Fiesta FWD (2012 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.