Ford Fiesta recalls and problems
12 recalls and 3,177 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
3,177
Crashes reported
130
Fires reported
25
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Ford Fiesta by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 3 | 108 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 0 | 75 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 0 | 179 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 4 | 259 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 7 | 504 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 3 | 668 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 3 | 617 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 3 | 730 | 32 | 5 | 34 | 3 |
Most reported Ford Fiesta problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,510 | |
| Engine | 508 | |
| Structure | 409 | |
| Unknown or Other | 399 | |
| Electrical System | 341 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 198 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 182 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 127 | |
| Air Bags | 102 | |
| Service Brakes | 74 |
All Ford Fiesta recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-695 | Oct 13, 2025 | 2019 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. |
| 24V-951 | Dec 20, 2024 | 2019 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 23V-775 | Nov 17, 2023 | 2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi… |
| 20V-331 | Jun 8, 2020 | 2011–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. |
| 20V-177 | Mar 23, 2020 | 2014–2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana… |
| 19V-629 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. |
| 17V-209 | Mar 27, 2017 | 2014–2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. |
| 17V-210 | Mar 27, 2017 | 2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 15V-246 | Apr 24, 2015 | 2011–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta… |
| 15V-005 | Jan 9, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles… |
| 14V-402 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to February 27, 2014. |
| 12V-488 | Oct 5, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Air Bags | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Fiesta?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Ford Fiesta has the most reports (730). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Ford Fiesta model years 2011–2015, 2019.
What are the most common Ford Fiesta problems?
Owners report power train, engine, structure problems most often.