2019 Ford Fiesta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Ford Fiesta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 113
- 99 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- 25 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,852
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-224
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2017-2021
-167
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
22%
Back Over Prevention: 25 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford Fiesta
- BACK OVER PREVENTION 25
- POWER TRAIN 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
- ENGINE 10
- SERVICE BRAKES 9
3 recalls on record for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 24V951000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, in
- NHTSA 19V629000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Fiesta units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA has 113 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford Fiesta and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention (25 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Fiesta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report problems with: back over prevention (25), power train (21), unknown or other (12), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.