Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Fiesta. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Doors May Open While Driving
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
- Consequence
- Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
Doors May Open While Driving
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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.
- Consequence
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. 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.
- Consequence
- If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. 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 Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
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Owner complaints (258)
258 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 258 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 104 | 40.3% |
| Engine | 69 | 26.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 15.9% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 7.4% |
| Air bags | 14 | 5.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 5% |
| Structure | 12 | 4.7% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3.5% |
| Steering | 8 | 3.1% |
How 2015 compares with other Fiesta years
Best and worst Fiesta years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 730 | 3 |
| 2012 | 617 | 3 |
| 2013 | 667 | 3 |
| 2014 | 502 | 7 |
| 2015 | 258 | 4 |
| 2016 | 178 | 0 |
| 2017 | 74 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 |
| 2019 | 105 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Ford Fiesta 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 35 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 252 g/mi
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 35 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 L 3-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 | 252 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 294 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 292 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 34 / 29 | $2,300 | 305 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Ford Fiesta FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V775000 (latch), 20V177000 (latch), 17V209000 (engine), 15V005000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Ford Fiesta problems?
Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (104), Engine (69), Fuel/propulsion system (41) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Ford Fiesta get?
EPA rates the 1 L 3-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 31 city, 41 highway and 35 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Ford Fiesta get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Ford Fiesta 4 dr fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 2 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Fiesta compare with other years?
Among the 2002–2019 Ford Fiesta model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2011 the most (730). The 2015 drew 258. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.