2016 Ford Focus RS Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,700miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl AWD · 19 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford Focus RS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford Focus RS. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch pedal stuck to the floor at intersection while vehicle was stopped and ready to engage first gear to go. Another driver helped me push my car to the side of the road. Kept pushing clutch but it would not come back to regular position. I was able with my hand after getting out if the car to pull the clutch pedal forward and it worked after that.”
NHTSA complaint #11096884, filed 2018-05, 9,300 milesEngine: “At 26000 miles my head gasket had to be replaced. Started with rough morning start white smoke and loss of coolant. Leak was confirmed in cylinder 3. The car is stock with no modifications.”
NHTSA complaint #11043386, filed 2017-11, 26,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,300 and 26,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 Ford Focus RS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus RS AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Focus RS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10100503Mar 21, 2017Suspension. 2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from bottoming out and to provide ramp clearance during shipping. The vehicle is shipped with a sticker…
- 10092374Aug 1, 2016Suspension. 2016 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from bottoming out and to provide ramp clearance during shipping. The vehicle is shipped with a sticker on…
- 10183749Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
Other model years of the Ford Focus RS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 13,700 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Ford Focus RS have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford Focus RS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Ford Focus RS is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2016 Ford Focus RS been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Focus RS get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Ford Focus RS (Focus RS AWD, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Ford Focus RS reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,700 miles and the middle half falls between 9,300 and 26,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.