Does the 1972 Ford Pinto have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, trailer hitches, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1972 Ford Pinto recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Ford Pinto?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1972 Ford Pinto recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1972 Ford Pinto. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Ford Pinto recalls, newest first

June 19, 1978NHTSA 78V1430001,400,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: In the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. This would result in fuel leakage.
Remedy: The dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. Also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 5, 1973NHTSA 73V02500093 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 1971NHTSA 71V21600028,459 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1972 Ford Pinto with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage1

Other Ford Pinto years

Other 1972 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1972 Ford Pinto have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, trailer hitches, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1972 Ford Pinto recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Ford Pinto?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.