Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, the most recent reported on October 13, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (31 complaints), followed by power train (21).

How many 2019 Ford Fiesta complaints mention a crash or fire?

13 of 105 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Ford Fiesta recalls and problems

3 recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Fiesta.

recalls

105

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Ford Fiesta recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · reported October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 24V951000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 30,715 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 19V629000 · reported August 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · 2,624 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Back over prevention31
Power train21
Unknown or other17
Electrical system11
Engine10
Service brakes10
Air bags8
Vehicle speed control4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Service brakes, hydraulic3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 25, 2026 · Service brakes
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…

Sep 25, 2026 · Electrical system
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…

Sep 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
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…

Sep 22, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 65,400 miles
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor on the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS control modular failure. The contact was informed that during the production of the…

Sep 17, 2026 · Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Fiesta model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2019 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, the most recent reported on October 13, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?: Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (31 complaints), followed by power train (21).
How many 2019 Ford Fiesta complaints mention a crash or fire?: 13 of 105 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 25, 2026.