2015 Ford Fiesta
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2011 | 729 |
| 2012 | 616 |
| 2013 | 667 |
| 2014 | 501 |
| 2015 | 257 |
| 2016 | 178 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 92 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
36% of complaints: power train — 92 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190716
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, 20180910
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, 20230913
27% of complaints: engine — 69 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20161006
16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 40 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190716
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, 20160613
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 15V005000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V209000 — check if this car was fixed
Door Latch Failures
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.
Campaign 20V177000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V775000 — check if this car was fixed
Timing Belt Failure
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (92 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (69 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V005000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V177000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V775000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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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 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.