2012 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 26
Latest campaign: Aug 2, 2012

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	1	Aug 2, 2012	12V374000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 2, 2012Latest campaign


Aug 2, 201212V374000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V374000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm. Risk If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Campaign NHTSA 12V374000 · Aug 2, 2012

Aug 2, 201212V374000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V374000

What's wrong: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Risk: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V374000 · Aug 2, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component26

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

26Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	6	23	0	0	0
Visibility	5	19	0	0	0
Electrical system	4	15	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	4	15	1	0	0
Structure	2	8	0	0	0
Seat belts	2	8	0	0	1
Seats	2	8	0	0	1
Tires	2	8	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	8	0	0	0
Fuel system	2	8	0	0	0
Gasoline	2	8	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	4	0	0	0
Traction control system	1	4	0	0	0
Wheels	1	4	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Structure
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts were damp following a rainstorm.”
Filed 01/08/2026 · ODI 11709702
Electrical system
“1. The heat shielding around the exhaust system failed to protect the fuel tank from exhaust heat. Heat from the exhaust system melted holes in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak from the tank.”
Filed 04/20/2024 · ODI 11584273
Seat belts
“The seat belt buckle/latch in the backseat is a dangerous defective design that can cause injury. It is available for inspection, see photos provided. Merely taking a seat can result in a bruised or broken coccyx.”
Filed 10/13/2022 · ODI 11489117

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2012 Ford Transit Connect recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, 12V374000 (reported August 2, 2012), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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