12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford Fiesta, across model years 2011–2019. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Fiesta by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Ford Fiesta model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (7); the 2011 drew the most owner complaints (730).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Ford Fiesta model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 730 |
| 2012 | 3 | 617 |
| 2013 | 3 | 668 |
| 2014 | 7 | 502 |
| 2015 | 4 | 258 |
| 2016 | 0 | 178 |
| 2017 | 0 | 74 |
| 2018 | 0 | 35 |
| 2019 | 3 | 105 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Mustangs due to rearview camera issues that can cause crashes. Owners must have their camera inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles due to rearview camera displaying blank or distorted images, which can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
Ford is recalling 2016 Fusion vehicles with door latches that may break, causing doors to open unexpectedly while driving. This could increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free latch replacement.
Ford is recalling 2016 Transit Connects with potentially unsafe door latches that could open while driving, risking occupant injury. Owners can check latches via website or contact Ford for free repairs.
Ford is recalling 2016 Fusion vehicles with faulty door latches that could open while moving, risking occupant injury. Owners must have latches replaced free by dealers.
When the Ford Fiesta recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 3,167 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Fiesta; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Ford Fiesta complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 12 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford Fiesta, covering model years 2011–2019. The most recent was issued Oct 13, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2014 Ford Fiesta has the most, with 7 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Latches/Locks/Linkages (5), Back Over Prevention (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.