2019 Ford Fiesta Problems, Recalls & Reliability
119 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Driver assistance leads the reports, typically around 51,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Ford Fiesta has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Fiesta years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NTHSA 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…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Fiesta
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 43 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 51,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,252 and 75,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Technical service bulletins
41 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Fiesta TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta reliable?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta drew 119 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2019 Ford Fiesta problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Ford Fiesta are driver assistance (28 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (21), and other (15).
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fiesta problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Ford Fiesta problems around 51,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,252 and 75,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.