Model year
2016 Ford Fiesta
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 179 complaints for the 2016 Ford Fiesta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (90), ENGINE (34), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–35 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 730 complaints
- 2012 617 complaints
- 2013 668 complaints
- 2014 504 complaints
- 2015 258 complaints
- 2016 179 complaints
- 2017 74 complaints
- 2018 35 complaints
- 2019 105 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
179 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 1, injury field 10, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25020 | Timing Belt Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE | Dec 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| EA26004 | Timing Belt Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE | Jul 31, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Fiesta FWD · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Fiesta SFE FWD · 1L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 41 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Fiesta ST FWD · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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