Ford Fiesta problems and recalls by year
3,168 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2011 (730); 12 recalls, 5 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2019 Fiesta: 105 complaints
13 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries · 25V695000, 24V951000, 19V629000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 30 | 51,000 |
| Power train | 21 | 67,000 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | — |
| Engine | 10 | 67,000 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 5,100 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 135,000 |
| Air bags | 8 | 40,800 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | — |
2016 Fiesta: 178 complaints
10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries, 1 death
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 90 | 60,015 |
| Engine | 33 | 51,000 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 52,000 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 41,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 59,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 25,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 8 | 98,000 |
| Steering | 7 | 8,000 |
2015 Fiesta: 258 complaints
16 crashes, 24 injuries · 23V775000, 20V177000, 17V209000, 15V005000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 92 | 50,000 |
| Engine | 69 | 50,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 60,000 |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 37,000 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 20,000 |
| Air bags | 14 | 80,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 22,500 |
| Structure › Body | 11 | 45,000 |
2014 Fiesta: 503 complaints
23 crashes, 8 fires, 17 injuries · 20V331000, 20V177000, 17V209000, 17V210000, 15V246000, 15V005000, 14V402000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 199 | 27,000 |
| Engine | 84 | 50,000 |
| Unknown or other | 78 | 42,500 |
| Structure › Body | 53 | 44,136 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 40,050 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 48,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 21,000 |
| Air bags | 18 | 50,359 |
2013 Fiesta: 668 complaints
12 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries · 20V331000, 15V246000, 12V488000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 378 | 20,000 |
| Engine | 110 | 18,000 |
| Unknown or other | 91 | 48,200 |
| Electrical system | 61 | 60,000 |
| Structure › Body | 56 | 40,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 43 | 15,000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH | 24 | 65,000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 46,400 |
2012 Fiesta: 617 complaints
12 crashes, 5 fires, 17 injuries · 20V331000, 15V246000, 12V488000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 269 | 40,000 |
| Structure › Body | 80 | 45,000 |
| Unknown or other | 78 | 55,500 |
| Engine | 68 | 43,048 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 79,255 |
| Structure › Body › Door | 44 | 44,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 39 | 27,000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 46,000 |
2011 Fiesta: 730 complaints
32 crashes, 5 fires, 34 injuries, 3 deaths · 20V331000, 15V246000, 12V488000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 336 | 57,000 |
| Engine | 108 | 69,100 |
| Electrical system | 89 | 60,000 |
| Structure › Body | 89 | 56,000 |
| Unknown or other | 58 | 65,234 |
| Vehicle speed control | 55 | 57,000 |
| Structure › Body › Door | 34 | 51,000 |
| Steering | 26 | 45,070 |
12 recall campaigns since 2005
December 20, 2024 · 24V951000 · 2019 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.
August 28, 2019 · 19V629000 · 2019 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge.
July 2, 2014 · 14V402000 · 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
Remedy: Ford has notified the affected owners.
October 5, 2012 · 12V488000 · 2011–2013 · Air bags
The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty,…
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Defect investigations
1 of 5 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26004 | 2014–2017 | July 31, 2026 | Timing Belt Failure | Open |
| PE25020 | 2014–2017 | December 18, 2025 | Timing Belt Failure | Closed |
| RQ19005 | 2011–2015 | December 19, 2019 | Door Latch Failures | Closed |
| EA15002 | 2011–2013 | February 27, 2015 | Door Latch Failure | Closed |
| PE14028 | 2011–2013 | September 11, 2014 | Door Latch Failure | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.