Model year record

2019 Ford Fiesta recalls & problems

The 2019 Ford Fiesta has 3 safety recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention (31 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints105filed by owners

Crashes · fires13 · 1reported in complaints

NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

Safety recalls

Back over preventionOct 13, 2025

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 25V6950001,448,655 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Back over preventionDec 20, 2024

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 24V95100030,715 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.

Service brakes, hydraulicAug 28, 2019

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 19V6290002,624 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	14.3%

2019 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	14.3%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Fiesta FWD

31mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Fiesta FWD

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Fiesta ST FWD

28mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Back over preventionWarnings	31	2	0	0	51,000 mi
Power train	21	2	0	0	67,000 mi
Unknown or other	17	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemIntegrated trailer brake control; Horn	11	1	1	0	—
Service brakes	10	1	0	0	5,100 mi
Engine	10	1	0	4	67,000 mi
Air bags	8	7	0	5	35,400 mi
Vehicle speed control	4	0	0	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	3	0	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	0	0	0	—
Visibility/wiper	2	0	0	0	—
StructureBody	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
Due to distorted camera image, that has been in our ford fiesta 2019 car for few years now, my daughter-in-law got to a parking accident that is going to insurance now. We have been contacting multiple times ford service to complete the recall. It is unfair that this kind of issue is not fixed and causing safety concerns.
Sep 7, 2026
Service brakes
My granddaughter and I were driving the car around 50mph. When suddenly we smelled burning. The car wouldnt go when I pressed the gas pedal. We smelled the loudest weird smell. So I immediately pulled into the closest car clinic. The breaks were blue and almost on fire. No warning or anything. Turns out, It was the abs control module. It totally failed and caused the breaks to lock up completely. Which almost caught fire. The break pads were blue. We were terrified. After getting Calipers, break pads, and rotars repaired costing $712. I still have to pay another $1000 when I get paid in a week. To get the abs control Module repaired. Because the car isnât drivable without that repair. I…
Sep 15, 2026
Unknown or other
I was suppose to get a 2nd letter about the recall for the rear view camera to be fixed yet I never got the letter I got the 1st one but not the 2nd one I have been to the dealership they said to me it would be this month but now talking about not till December yet I heard from other ppl has gotten their fix why is it taking so long for me to get my letter
Sep 23, 2026
Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor on the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS control modular failure. The contact was informed that during the production of the vehicle, the manufacturer used brake fluid which caused the brake pads to swell and corrode. The contact was informed that the front and rear brake pads and rotors had seized. The contact was informed that the failure was a fire risk. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact agreed to a voluntary buy back. The failure mileage was approximately…
Sep 19, 2026 · 65,400 miles
Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were still unavailable.
Oct 1, 2025
Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Sep 3, 2026
Unknown or other
Back up camera not working properly
Dec 31, 1969
Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was unavailable; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Feb 27, 2025 · 30,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.