Research · 3 model years

Ford Focus RSEvery model year, 2016–2018

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2,728 owner complaints for the Ford Focus RS. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (1,143).

01 —Model years

Ford Focus RS years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20180743155 of 522
20170842185 of 522
201601,14326Not rated22
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20161,143
2017842
2018743

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026