Defect 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.
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The 2019 Ford Fiesta is associated with 97 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Back Over Prevention / Camera, accounting for 25 reports (26% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 31 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 97 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Back Over Prevention / Camera (25 / 26%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 13 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 28–31 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Fiesta ST FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 14.299999999999999% | ||||
| 4 DR FWD | 14.299999999999999% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Ford Fiesta models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Summary of 97 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Ford Fiesta problems & component breakdown (32 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect 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.
Defect 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
How many safety recalls does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
NHTSA records list 97 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Back Over Prevention / Camera, appearing in 25 filings (26% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Ford Fiesta earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Ford Fiesta get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Ford Fiesta range from 28 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.