2016 Ford Fiesta recalls and problems
No recalls and 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
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2016 Ford Fiesta recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden loss of motive power caused by the internal oil pump drive 'wet belt' system on my 2016 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0L EcoBoost (Manual Transmission). While driving, the vehicle's engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle suffered a…
The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.
I have come to find that this vehicle suffers from premature slave cylinder failure, there are roughly 62,000 miles on the vehicle. Typical failure is reported to Ford between 70,000 and 80,000 miles. First symptoms appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. As I am a single father and a full time communications worker, I was…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was…
Fiesta model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 668 | 12 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 | 504 | 23 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 | 258 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 179 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 105 | 13 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2011 Fiesta has the most complaints (730). All Ford Fiesta years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Ford Fiesta as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
- Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (101 complaints), followed by engine (34).
- How many 2016 Ford Fiesta complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 10 of 179 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.