At a glance
What can fail
A component inside the door latches can break, making it difficult to latch the doors or potentially allowing them to open while driving.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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.
The 2014 to 2015 Ford Fiesta received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, the Fiesta earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at two stars. The vehicle received four stars in rollover resistance and five stars in side pole crash testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a major redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2014 to 2015 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Ford Fiesta has 4 recalls, the most serious being an engine fire risk on Fiesta ST models equipped with the 1.6L turbocharged engine, where a cracked cylinder head can leak oil onto hot exhaust components.
That engine issue applies specifically to Fiesta ST trim: if the cooling system runs low on coolant, the cylinder head can overheat and crack, and the escaping oil can ignite against the hot engine or exhaust. Two recalls cover door latches on vehicles that were sold or registered in warm, humid states and territories, including Florida, Texas, California, and similar climates. In both cases, the door latch mechanism can corrode and fail to hold the door closed, allowing a door to swing open while the vehicle is moving. The first of these applies to 2015 model year Fiestas specifically, while the second extends across 2014 and 2015 model years. There is also a fuel pump recall, though the defect description in the filing references other Ford vehicles and may not apply broadly to the Fiesta, so owners should verify their specific VIN against this campaign.
At a glance
What can fail
A component inside the door latches can break, making it difficult to latch the doors or potentially allowing them to open while driving.
What the fix does
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Dealers will inspect door latch date codes and replace all four side door latches at no cost if necessary.
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
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
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.