NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
This page covers 3 recalls, 89 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Fiesta.
30–31 mpg combined
7.6–7.8 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 2018 to 2019 Ford Fiesta received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The Fiesta earned four stars in frontal crash, side crash, and rollover protection. It achieved five stars in the side pole crash test. NHTSA applies these ratings across the model years shown until a redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2018 to 2019 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2019 Ford Fiesta centers on the rearview camera. Owners frequently report the camera going blank while in reverse, displaying a "camera unavailable" message, or showing a distorted image, sometimes cutting out and then returning on its own. This accounts for the largest share of complaints filed for this model year. Powertrain issues are the second most-reported area, though the representative narratives provided are thin on powertrain-specific symptoms beyond a single report of brakes sticking and a sluggish throttle response. The rearview camera failures are clearly the recurring theme here, with multiple owners describing the same intermittent blank-screen or distorted-image behavior while reversing.
89
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Ford Fiesta has 3 recalls, the most serious involving brake calipers that can drag and overheat, raising the risk of a crash.
The brake issue stems from swollen rubber seals inside the calipers, which create constant friction against the rotors even when the driver is not pressing the pedal. That dragging generates heat that can build to the point where braking performance degrades significantly. The other two recalls both affect the rearview camera, which can display a blank, distorted, or intermittent image when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing what the driver can see behind the car. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the camera problem, which is why it appears more than once in the recall record. Owners of affected vehicles should verify their VIN to confirm which recalls apply.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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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
The rearview camera may intermittently show a blank or distorted image instead of a clear view of what is behind your vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake calipers may have been filled with incorrect fluid during manufacturing, causing the rubber seals inside to swell and potentially fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will flush the brake system and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.