Does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, the most recent reported on August 2, 2012 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by visibility (5).

How many 2012 Ford Transit Connect complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 26 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Ford Transit Connect recalls and problems

1 recall and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA campaign 12V374000 · reported August 2, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 16,330 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine6
Visibility5
Electrical system4
Visibility/wiper4
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Seat belts2
Seats2
Structure2
Tires2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 8, 2026 · Structure · 116,838 miles
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. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the door seals on both front doors were allowing water to…

Apr 20, 2024 · 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. The parts are at the Ford dealer with the vehicle. 2. The fuel tank developed leaks when it melted, causing a risk of fire…

Oct 13, 2022 · 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. The car was parked when the incident occurred. No, the problem has not been reproduced by a dealer or…

Jul 7, 2022 · Visibility · 200,000 miles
The contact's boyfriend owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving 25 MPH, the windshield wiper arms failed to operate. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V374000 (Visibility) which she linked to the failure. The dealer and the…

Apr 17, 2022 · Tires
I noticed the 2 rear P205/65R15 (with approximately 4,500 mi) had a small dip in the sidewall. Typically evident of belt breaks or some other defect. About four weeks later, the front 2 p205/65R15 (with approximately 2,500 mi) also display this same dip in the sidewall. I’ve not had a problem with any 4 tires to date…

Transit Connect model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	2	42	4	1
2011	1	24	0	0
2012	1	26	1	1
2013	4	32	3	0
2014	15	127	3	1
2015	11	66	3	0

Across all years, the 2014 Transit Connect has the most complaints (127). All Ford Transit Connect years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, the most recent reported on August 2, 2012 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Transit Connect?: Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by visibility (5).
How many 2012 Ford Transit Connect complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 26 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 8, 2026.