Model year
2019 Ford Fiesta
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 105 complaints for the 2019 Ford Fiesta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are BACK OVER PREVENTION (30), POWER TRAIN (21), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, 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
25V695000 · Oct 13, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted,…
24V951000 · Dec 20, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
19V629000 · Aug 28, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Complaints
105 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 1, injury field 9, deaths field 0. 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | — |
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Fiesta FWD · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Fiesta ST FWD · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2019 Ford Fiesta at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.