NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford Fiesta
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
3,153
Active records
Recalls
12
Active records
TSBs
228
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
132
Crashes
129
Fires
25
Top reported issues — Ford Fiesta
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Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
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Access/entry issue
Noise
Engine behavior
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Condition issue
Starting behavior
Thermal issue
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Fluid issue
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Lighting behavior
Recent change
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Infotainment behavior
Steering behavior
HVAC behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2015 FORD FIESTA
Filed Jul 15, 2026
Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. It’s every time I put gas. I’m not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring problem
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed Jun 8, 2026
- Backup camera malfunction. Hit a parked car. - My son in the back seat was at risk. - yes - yes - Yes, the backup camera has always been faulty. The manufacturer has failed to promptly remedy this safety recall for my vehicle.
2013 FORD FIESTA
Filed Jun 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (latches, locks, and linkages). The contact stated that the passenger-side door opened while driving at 30-35 MPH. While her daughter was driving, the passenger side rear door came ajar. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was able to inspect and confirm the failure. The repair was approved then denied. The vehicle had not…
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image would intermittently display and then appear blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer…
2015 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 28, 2026
The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 27, 2026
The rear camera stopped working, fall 2025. Received letter from Ford 10/25. Parts not available. Contacted Ford several times. No satisfaction. Situation dangerous. Small car. I park away from large vehicles. Sometimes, they park next to my car, vision is impaired.
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 13, 2026
Per my phone call today(2026/05/13)to [XXX] @ [XXX] (PhoneReference #XXX): I have written an explanation which is too lengthy to fit herein. I shall email it to [XXX] AFTER filing this form and receiving a Written Form Reference #. I shall supply the Written Form Reference # in the email. Summary of 5 above specific requests: 1. Car did not accelerate, engine semi-stalled (although did not stop running completely). Could be engine, transmission, electrical, cruise-control,…
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 12, 2026
I received a recall notice on the rear view camera of this vehicle but they do not have a remedy for the recall.
2019 FORD FIESTA
Filed May 12, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse (R), the rear view camera went blank and a camera unavailable message appeared on the screen. Additionally, during those occasions, the rear view camera would then turn back on and/or become distorted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed, but the contact was told that parts for the…