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2017 Ford Fiesta problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Ford Fiesta has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 74owner complaints
- 7crash reports
- 1fire report
- 21%fail the UK MOT
74 complaints, against an average of 338 for the other 7 Ford Fiesta model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
The components named most often in the 74 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Ford Fiesta owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 74 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta stall, lose power or shut off while driving?14 owners · 18.9%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Fiesta?12 owners · 16.2%
- Why won't my 2017 Ford Fiesta start?9 owners · 12.2%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta idle rough, misfire or hesitate?6 owners · 8.1%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta overheat?4 owners · 5.4%
- Has the 2017 Ford Fiesta had transmission failures?4 owners · 5.4%
Fault codes 2017 Ford Fiesta owners mention
Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.
Has the 2017 Ford Fiesta been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fiesta as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAX-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Risk: Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Fix: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
UK DVSABrake servo may fail
Risk: Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a brake booster which may have a faulty diaphragm plate. This could lead to a loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: An affected brake booster can be identified by its date of manufacture. This can be found on a label on the brake booster. An affected brake booster must be removed and replaced a new one.
UK DVSASeat belt anchor bolt security
Risk: It has been identified that during production a small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
UK DVSARear axle may detach
Risk: There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. Therefore it is possible for the twist beam to become detached from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle.
EU Safety GateThe brake booster may have a faulty diaphragm plate.This could lead to a loss of vacuum and result in reduced braking assistance.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 15/02/2018
EU Safety GateInadequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings can lead to the separation of the twist beam from the vehicle.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 07/10/2016
EU Safety GateThe right hand side front seat belt top anchor bolt may not have been correctly tightened during assembly.This could increase the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a collision.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2017 Ford Fiesta fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2017, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2017 Ford Fiesta owners report?
12 of the 74 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense. After replacement, EVAP leak verification passed and DTC was resolved. I am reporting the failure because Ford has previously identified canister purge valve failures on other Ford vehicles and I believe similar failures may be occurring on Ford Fiesta vehicles.
The A/C vent actuating solenoids under the dash have all failed. They don't allow the cool air to be routed properly. We have had the dealers service center check each time as they would fail, and they found replacement is needed at each visit. The actuators began failing at 6,000 miles, and continued dropping off one by one at various mileage until all three are now not functioning. My car has 11,500 miles now. The solenoids just click now constantly while driving as all three try to activate the vent doors.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and experienced hard shifts from first to second gear and from second to third gear. The contact stated that the RPM were significantly high prior to shifting gear, then decreased before the vehicle accelerated as intended. The contact stated that the transmission had failed to shift to reverse(R). The contact stated that DTC: 4P07A5; was retrieved, indicating transmission friction element B stuck On. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
I have this car since 2019 with 8000 miles and this is the 3rd time the code came up for the evap system to be repaired. P0456. The first time it was replaced was at mileage 47084 at winner Ford dealership. On June 11th 2021. The second time it was replaced was at Winter Ford dealership on March 17th 2022 with mileage 59,678. The light just came on today and the code came up again. PO456. I now have 102,000 mi on my car. I think that this should be a recall worth looking into. Thank you
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the engine oil pump belt needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and the cause of the failure was…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with a purge valve solenoid. The contact was informed that the purge valve solenoid was stuck in the open position. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times within four years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure…
On the coldest night of the winter the engine overheated. Pulled over immediately; , , now car will not start believe lit cracked the head or head gasket
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted after refueling. The contact stated that a bystander assisted with restarting the vehicle, by depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the canister purge valve had previously been replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
Alarm system going off for no reason. Battery drained and engine wouldn't start. I had battery tested at auto repair shop and it had burnt out cell inside battery. I purchased new battery last week. The automatic transmission is sluggish at times, feels like it hesitates to get into the next gear. Unknown reasons for cause of issues.
I was driving down a very busy highway about 60 mph when my oil light started flashing on my dash and my check engine light came on and when I tried to push my brake pedal to stop my car I couldn't push it in. My brakes were very hard, I had to pull my emergency brake to stop my car and coast into a gas station so I didn't hit anyone. I have done a lot of research online and this same issue is already under recall on 2 other Ford Models as well as a class action lawsuit against Ford because of this issue. My model however is not listed under the recall because it has a manual transmission and…
As of date in July, starting in february the car had transmission error service now, got a new TCM under warranty. A week later the error came back and was told it was just an error code. A week later it came back and stalled out on the road but was not given help. A week later error code came back took to service a few days after they said they reprogrammed the TCM and it was ready to be picked up. Drove it off the lot and it stalled on the highway less than 5 minutes after being picked up.
The contact stated there was a warning indicator of PO456 and P1450. The contact stated there was an abnormal winding sound detected. Additionally, while driving the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and fixed but in 4 months again the problem showed in the car. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced.
2017 Ford Fiesta: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta; the most common categories were power train (22, 29.7%), engine (19, 25.7%), fuel/propulsion system (12, 16.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 7 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 12 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
Across 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (29.7% of complaints), engine (25.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (16.2% of complaints), electrical system (9.5% of complaints), service brakes (6.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
14 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (18.9%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "I believe oil pump has malfunctioned. I had a significant loss of power while driving, that could cause sudden accident, had I not been proactive. After the loss of power, I heard a knocking from the engine, then the oil light came on and alerted me." (NHTSA complaint 11611003, August 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Fiesta?
12 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (16.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense." (NHTSA complaint 11762109, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why won't my 2017 Ford Fiesta start?
9 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (12.2%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "On the coldest night of the winter the engine overheated. Pulled over immediately; , , now car will not start believe lit cracked the head or head gasket" (NHTSA complaint 11647793, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
6 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (8.1%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Alarm system going off for no reason. Battery drained and engine wouldn't start. I had battery tested at auto repair shop and it had burnt out cell inside battery. I purchased new battery last week." (NHTSA complaint 11640776, February 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Fiesta overheat?
4 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (5.4%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "On the coldest night of the winter the engine overheated. Pulled over immediately; , , now car will not start believe lit cracked the head or head gasket" (NHTSA complaint 11647793, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2017 Ford Fiesta had transmission failures?
4 of the 74 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta (5.4%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "Transmission failed. Yellow wrench light on with Transmission overheating message with an indication to pull over immediately. Took the vehicle to a shop and this was their conclusion: Firestone: Code." (NHTSA complaint 11600800, July 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Fiesta
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2017 only. How these reports are made.