Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Front Brake may Drag
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (105)
105 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The back over prevention is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 31 | 29.5% |
| Power train | 21 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 16.2% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 12.4% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 10.5% |
| Engine | 10 | 9.5% |
| Air bags | 8 | 7.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2.9% |
| Structure | 2 | 1.9% |
How 2019 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), 2019 Ford Fiesta 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 286 g/mi
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 286 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 294 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 | 317 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Ford Fiesta FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V695000 (rear camera), 24V951000 (rear camera), 19V629000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Fiesta problems?
Owners filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. Back over prevention (31), Power train (21), Unknown or other (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Ford Fiesta get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 27 city, 37 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2019 Ford Fiesta get?
NHTSA rated the 2019 Ford Fiesta 4 dr fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 4 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2019 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 2019 drew 105. 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.