2019 Ford Fiesta recalls and problems

The 2019 Ford Fiesta has 3 safety recalls and 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
108
Crashes / fires
14 / 1
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Ford Fiesta recalls

Recall 25V-695: Back Over Prevention

Reported Oct 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Recall 24V-951: Back Over Prevention

Reported Dec 20, 2024 · 30,715 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.

Recall 19V-629: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Aug 28, 2019 · 2,624 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.

2019 Ford Fiesta problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Back Over Prevention33
Power Train21
Unknown or Other18
Electrical System12
Service Brakes10
Engine10
Air Bags8
Vehicle Speed Control4
Visibility/Wiper3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Structure2

Most reported parts

  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 2
  • Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights — 1
  • Electrical System › Horn — 1
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Ford Fiesta complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Back Over Prevention · reported Nov 4, 2026
The rear camera often blacks out and makes my parking dangerous. I hit a pole and damaged the right rear part of my Ford Fiesta when backing and colliding with a pole.
Back Over Prevention · at 71,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image functioned intermittently but took several hours to illuminate after a failure before the screen went blank again. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear-view camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Service Brakes · reported Sep 25, 2026
My granddaughter and I were driving the car around 50mph. When suddenly we smelled burning. The car wouldnt go when I pressed the gas pedal. We smelled the loudest weird smell. So I immediately pulled into the closest car clinic. The breaks were blue and almost on fire. No warning or anything. Turns out, It was the abs control module. It totally failed and caused the breaks to lock up completely. Which almost caught fire. The break pads were blue. We were terrified. After getting Calipers, break pads, and rotars repaired costing $712. I still have to pay another $1000 when I get paid in a…
Electrical System · reported Sep 25, 2026
Due to distorted camera image, that has been in our ford fiesta 2019 car for few years now, my daughter-in-law got to a parking accident that is going to insurance now. We have been contacting multiple times ford service to complete the recall. It is unfair that this kind of issue is not fixed and causing safety concerns.
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 23, 2026
I was suppose to get a 2nd letter about the recall for the rear view camera to be fixed yet I never got the letter I got the 1st one but not the 2nd one I have been to the dealership they said to me it would be this month but now talking about not till December yet I heard from other ppl has gotten their fix why is it taking so long for me to get my letter

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Ford Fiesta: 25V-695 (back over prevention), 24V-951 (back over prevention), 19V-629 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

Owners report back over prevention problems most often (33 reports), followed by power train (21). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.