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Ford Fiesta Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 2,445 owner complaints for the Ford Fiesta. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Fiesta by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 3 | 108 | |
| 2018 Ford Fiesta | 0 | 35 | |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta | 0 | 75 | |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 0 | 179 | |
| 2015 Ford Fiesta | 4 | 259 | |
| 2014 Ford Fiesta | 7 | 504 | |
| 2013 Ford Fiesta | 3 | 668 | |
| 2012 Ford Fiesta | 3 | 617 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Fiesta: questions owners ask
Which Ford Fiesta year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Fiesta model years with the most are the 2013 (668), 2012 (617) and 2014 (504). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2018 (35), 2017 (75) and 2019 (108), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Ford Fiesta model years, 20 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (7), 2015 (4) and 2012 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most stalling complaints?
369 owner complaints across 8 Ford Fiesta model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (96), 2013 (95) and 2014 (67) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
320 owner complaints across 6 Ford Fiesta model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2013 (120), 2012 (97) and 2014 (65) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
241 owner complaints across 6 Ford Fiesta model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2013 (111), 2012 (52) and 2014 (44) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most door lock and latch complaints?
120 owner complaints across 3 Ford Fiesta model years describe door locks or door latches failing. The most were filed for the 2013 (48), 2012 (47) and 2014 (25) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most check engine light complaints?
113 owner complaints across 5 Ford Fiesta model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2013 (37), 2015 (32) and 2012 (23) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most transmission failure complaints?
100 owner complaints across 5 Ford Fiesta model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2013 (40), 2012 (34) and 2015 (14) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most overheating complaints?
45 owner complaints across 4 Ford Fiesta model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2014 (25), 2015 (12) and 2017 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Fiesta years have the most no-start complaints?
37 owner complaints across 3 Ford Fiesta model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2015 (15), 2016 (13) and 2017 (9) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Ford Fiesta fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta's first-time failure rate ranged from 10.1% for cars first registered in 2021 to 43.2% for 2010, across 12 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, suspension, tyres. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.