NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Fiesta

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,149

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

228

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

132

Crashes

128

Fires

25

Top reported issues — Ford Fiesta

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Operating state

1,913

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,291

Vibration/harshness

1,012

Performance issue

914

Access/entry issue

675

Noise

559

Engine behavior

504

Reporting mechanism

465

Condition issue

408

Starting behavior

146

Thermal issue

124

Safety restraint issue

121

Fluid issue

108

Electrical issue

102

Driver assistance issue

99

Lighting behavior

97

Recent change

83

Safety restraint behavior

80

Braking behavior

76

Infotainment behavior

70

Steering behavior

44

HVAC behavior

30

Powering on/off behavior

27

Smell

19

Ride/handling behavior

16

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

6

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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


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…

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.

2014 FORD FIESTA

Filed May 11, 2026


Brand new OEM ford clutch slave cylinder failed while in traffic. Part number DG9Z-7A564-B fell apart during test drive after it was newly installed. Lost ability to use the clutch pedal and could not pull the car out of gear while in traffic. Component was not inspected by manufacturer yet, there were no warning lights on the dash when it occurred. Was able to get the car back home and noticed brake fluid pouring out from inside the bell housing of the transmission where the slave cylinder is…

2019 FORD FIESTA

Filed May 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera would display a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure had obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an…

2019 FORD FIESTA

Filed May 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000(Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…

2015 FORD FIESTA

Filed Apr 30, 2026


I have taken the vehicle to 2 auto places both have confirmed it has engine failure. It only has 140,000 miles

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.