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Ford Focus 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ford Focus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,022Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train561 complaints

561 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V169000, 26V376000.

Engine180 complaints

180 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System172 complaints

172 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V735000, 26V369000.

Unknown Or Other120 complaints

120 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering94 complaints

94 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System64 complaints

64 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V436000.

Vehicle Speed Control42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V643000, 16V698000, 20V331000.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V011000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V436000Reported July 8, 2015 - 374,781 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 374,781 vehicles across all affected models.

16V643000Reported September 6, 2016 - 2,046,297 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,046,297 vehicles across all affected models.

16V698000Reported September 28, 2016 - 64,038 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 64,038 vehicles across all affected models.

18V169000Reported March 12, 2018 - 5,361 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 5,361 vehicles across all affected models.

18V735000Reported October 22, 2018 - 1,282,596 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,282,596 vehicles across all affected models.

20V331000Reported June 8, 2020 - 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,147,323 vehicles across all affected models.

26V011000Reported January 15, 2026 - 116,672 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 116,672 vehicles across all affected models.

26V369000Reported June 9, 2026 - 257,868 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 257,868 vehicles across all affected models.

26V376000Reported June 9, 2026 - 5,252 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 5,252 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA26004Opened July 31, 2026 - Open

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA26004Opened July 31, 2026 - Open

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

PE25020Opened December 18, 2025 - Closed July 31, 2026

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25020Opened December 18, 2025 - Closed July 31, 2026

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ23006Opened September 15, 2023 - Closed December 20, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201522
201648
201757
201893
2019223
2020104
202166
2022106
2023102
2024104
202562
202635
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.