This page covers 8 recalls, 501 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Ford Fiesta.
30 mpg combined
7.8 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2014 Ford Fiesta centers on the PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission. Owners frequently report shuddering, jerking during acceleration, hesitation, delayed gear engagement, gear slipping, and sudden loss of power, symptoms that show up across a large share of the 501 filed complaints. Many owners also describe repeated repair attempts that don't fully resolve the issue, with problems returning after clutch assembly replacements or transmission rebuilds. Engine complaints make up the second-largest named category, though the specific symptoms reported there are less concentrated than the transmission issues. Structure complaints, largely tied to door latches and doors showing false "open" warnings on the dash while physically closed, represent a recurring secondary pattern owners describe experiencing.
501
Total Complaints
23
Crash-Related
8
Fire-Related
15
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Ford Fiesta has 8 recalls, the most serious involving fuel system fire risks: the fuel tank can leak from its seam, and on Fiesta ST models with the 1.6L turbocharged engine, an overheating cylinder head can crack and leak oil onto hot exhaust components.
Both fuel-related issues can result in a fire if a leak reaches an ignition source. The remaining four recalls all involve door latches that can fail to hold a door securely closed, allowing it to swing open while the vehicle is moving. These cover a few different scenarios: a latch component that breaks and leaves a door appearing closed when it is not, a climate-related concern affecting vehicles registered in warm and humid states and territories, and a broader latch issue. One of these recalls applies specifically to vehicles that were previously repaired under earlier latch recalls, where the prior repair did not fully resolve the problem.
At a glance
What can fail
A door latch component may break, making doors hard to close or allowing doors to appear closed when they're actually unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect door latches and replace them if needed at no cost. Owners can also check latch date codes online to verify if repair was done correctly.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to close or appearing closed when they actually aren't.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side door latches at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A part inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to close or letting you think a door is shut when it actually isn't.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
If the engine starts with too little coolant, the cylinder head can overheat, crack, and leak oil.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a coolant level sensor with supporting hardware and software to monitor coolant levels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the door latches may break, making doors hard to close or causing them to appear securely closed when they are not.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four door latches with improved parts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail due to improper nickel plating on internal components.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may have a manufacturing flaw at the seam where it is pinched together, allowing fuel to leak. Leaking fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the fuel tank with a properly manufactured one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing error may cause the fuel tank to leak in certain 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles built between October 25, 2013, and February 27, 2014.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost. Recall began July 14, 2014. Contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or reference recall 14S12.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
