MYRModel Year Report

2015 Ford Fiesta

● Typical for this model
2015 Ford Fiesta
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
258
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2011: 730 complaints 2012: 617 complaints 2012 2013: 668 complaints 2014: 502 complaints 2015: 258 complaints 2015 258 2016: 178 complaints 2017: 74 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2011: 730 complaints 2011 2012: 617 complaints 2012 2013: 668 complaints 2013 2014: 502 complaints 2014 2015: 258 complaints 2015 258 2016: 178 complaints 2016 2017: 74 complaints 2017 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2019
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2011: 730 complaints 2011 2012: 617 complaints 2012 2013: 668 complaints 2013 2014: 502 complaints 2014 2015: 258 complaints 2015 258 2016: 178 complaints 2016 2017: 74 complaints 2017 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2019

2015: 258 complaints

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YearComplaints
19881
19891
19912
20011
20021
2011730
2012617
2013668
2014502
2015258
2016178
201774
201835
2019101

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

41% · 105 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and clutch assembly.

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The transmission on this vehicle has locked up several times. Within a week of purchasing this 2015 Ford Fiesta in January 2016, I had to take it back to the dealership for transmission issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-16

Many times, my car does not down shift after being in a passing gear and then letting off the gas. It stays at 5,000 RPM for a few seconds. July, 2018, my car was stopped as I was waiting to make a left turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-10

While driving vehicle, engine began to rev and became unresponsive to gas pedal. After slowing to a stop, vehicle began to respond to gas pedal and transmission began shuttering violently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13

Engine

27% · 69 reports
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Vehicle lost power check engine light came on anf a yellow wrench light also did come on this occured on the turnpke at high speed shut engine down resart wrench lite gone but barely drivable code reader says defective throttle body Ford has...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-06

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 41 reports
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Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. It’s every time I put gas. I’m not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Electrical system

7% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body control module/bcm.

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NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the check engine warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

Air bags

5% · 14 reports
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I was involved in a crash totaling the vehicle when braking the car did not slow down this incident happened on an interstate

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-16

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-13

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2015-02-27Fuel system, gasoline15V005000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15,...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

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    2018-01-05Engine and engine cooling17V209000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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    2020-09-21Latches/locks/linkages20V177000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada,...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

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    2023-12-20Latches/locks/linkages23V775000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada,...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-12-18Preliminary evaluationOpen Timing Belt Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 105 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 69 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V005000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 20V177000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 23V775000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford Fiesta is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fiesta?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.