The Lemon IndexFord Fiesta recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011–2019 Ford Fiesta, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 12
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Dec 2024 · model year 2019
The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
30,715 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V951000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2015
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
45,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V775000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2011–2014
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2014–2015
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
288,110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V177000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2019
The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
2,624 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V629000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2014–2015 1.6L engines only
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
208,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V209000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2014
A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
191,432 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V210000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2011–2014
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fu…
456,440 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V246000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2014–2015
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
54,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V005000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
175 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V402000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2012 · model years 2011–2013
The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the fro…
154,471 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V488000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your Fiesta?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Fiesta have?
12 recall campaigns across model years 2011–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 23.
Which Ford Fiesta year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 7 campaigns. 2015: 4, 2019: 3, 2013: 3.
What are most Ford Fiesta recalls about?
Latches/locks/linkages: 5 of the 12 campaigns. Then back over prevention (2) and fuel system, gasoline (2).
What is the newest Ford Fiesta recall?
Back over prevention, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V695000): The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What is the biggest Ford Fiesta recall?
NHTSA 20V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, Jun 2020) covers 2,147,323 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
How do I check if my Ford Fiesta has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Fiesta: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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