Ford Fiesta recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 3,170 owner complaints for the Ford Fiesta (model years 2001–2002, 2011–2019). The most reported problem area is power train (1,497 complaints), followed by engine (508 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 105 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 179 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 258 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 504 | 23 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 668 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 617 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 730 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (730), 2013 (668) and 2012 (617). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Fiesta model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1,497 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine | 508 | 9 of 11 | |
| Structure | 407 | 7 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 338 | 9 of 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 197 | 8 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2019 | 1,448,655 |
| 24V951000 | Dec 20, 2024 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2019 | 30,715 |
| 23V775000 | Nov 17, 2023 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2015 | 45,173 |
| 20V331000 | Jun 8, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2011–2014 | 2,147,323 |
| 20V177000 | Mar 23, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2014–2015 | 288,110 |
| 19V629000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2019 | 2,624 |
| 17V210000 | Mar 27, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2014 | 191,432 |
| 17V209000 | Mar 27, 2017 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2014–2015 | 208,584 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 129 complaints and a fire in 25 complaints; 132 people injured and 6 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.