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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Ford Fiesta Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2011 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 6 model years (2011–2019) the Ford Fiesta has 23 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 7; the cleanest is 2019 with 3.

Model years
6

2011–2019

Total recalls
23
Worst year
2014

7 recalls

Cleanest year
2019

3 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Ford Fiesta, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2019 Ford Fiesta3
2015 Ford Fiesta4
2014 Ford Fiesta7
2013 Ford Fiesta3
2012 Ford Fiesta3
2011 Ford Fiesta3

What gets recalled most on the Ford Fiesta

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH12
  • AIR BAGS3
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.