Ford Fiesta problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford Fiesta model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,153
NHTSA complaints
12
recall campaigns
759
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 95 | 3 | 41 |
| 2018 Ford Fiesta | 35 | 0 | 56 |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta | 73 | 0 | 92 |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 178 | 0 | 109 |
| 2015 Ford Fiesta | 258 | 4 | 93 |
| 2014 Ford Fiesta | 502 | 7 | 108 |
| 2013 Ford Fiesta | 667 | 3 | 89 |
| 2012 Ford Fiesta | 616 | 3 | 86 |
| 2011 Ford Fiesta | 729 | 3 | 85 |
Common problems
- Ford Fiesta power train problems1,497
- Ford Fiesta engine problems503
- Ford Fiesta structure problems409
- Ford Fiesta electrical system problems336
- Ford Fiesta vehicle speed control problems197
- Ford Fiesta latches/locks/linkages problems183
- Ford Fiesta fuel/propulsion system problems134
- Ford Fiesta air bags problems102
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Timing Belt FailureEA26004 · opened Jul 31, 2026 · open
- Timing Belt FailurePE25020 · opened Dec 18, 2025 · closed Jul 31, 2026
- Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 19, 2019 · closed Feb 7, 2022
- Door Latch FailureEA15002 · opened Feb 27, 2015 · closed Nov 13, 2015