KnownCarProblems2015 Ford Fiesta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Fiesta, most often about the transmission (40% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles). It is 5th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2015 Ford Fiesta problems
Transmission
104 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears abnormally and an abnormal noise was heard. The dealer (duval honda, 1325 cassat ave, downtown, fl 32205, ([phone]) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. There was no recall for the failure. The approximate…
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. As I pressed on the gas to turn left, my car slipped into neutral. Because my brake lights weren't on, my car…
Engine
74 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
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 recalled one and half million cars for this its dangerous.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving 65 MPH, the turbocharger engaged and the engine lost power. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Fuel system
44 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving 65 MPH, the turbocharger engaged and the engine lost power. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Every time I fill up at the gas station, while my car is at an idle any time within driving a mile the idle drops like the engine wants to cut off or stall. After driving a mile it seems fine and no other problems until the next fill up. This happens every fill up. Tried leaving the gas nozzle in the fill hole for up…
Other or unspecified
36 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
Takata recall" as I don't have no where's to get this car fix yet more issues another problem to add is when going put gas in the tank at first fuel was coming out like it US full have hi ld the pump upside down than under my dash board we had a sever rain storm when I got in to drive up when let up water was running…
Multiple issues: the air blend door actuator failed and is a known problem on all fiestas and Ford refuses to fix without charging $800. It failed at 37,000 miles, 1000 miles over the bumper to bumper warranty. Additionally, the slide pins on the break calipers freeze often and need to be greased twice a year in order…
Electrical
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles. Parts named most often: body control module/bcm.
Transmission slips out of gear during normal city driving. I have had the car completely lock up, become unable to drive, and needed to be towed to the dealership. This is the 3rd time I have encountered this issue. I've had the transmission computer restarted, one of the clutches replaced, then a few months after…
Car dash lights up with all alerts and then totally loses power. You are unable to put car into any gear, your literally stuck wherever this occurs. I've been to 3 mechanics including Ford autonation and an electrical diagnostic garage resulting in the same results " nothing" ! It also says immobilizer enabled service…
Air bags
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving 45 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact called larry miller Ford (460 e auto center dr, mesa, az 85204 ([phone]) and was informed that they…
My airbag light is on and there is no reason for it to have come on. The car has 85000 miles on it and warranty doesn't cover it. I think we have an issue here of its not covered under a warranty through Ford up to 65000 miles. This is a huge safety issue. It only comes on and stays on when car hoes into drive.
Speed control
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
On many occasions when my vehicle in in motion the cruise control comes on without any prompt and accelerates while traveling on streets and highways. This defective cruise control has caused myself and my wife to nearly have an accident. This is an extremely dangerous vehicle because of this faulty cruise control.…
My 2015 fordfiesta loses speed stalls and has been brought in to dealership in ruston ,was told it was clutch recall they fixed it and it still drives horrible .I lost speed nearly got hit.on way to dealership now check engine light on says service now I'm upset the at has under 22k miles stalls loses power
Body and structure
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Car is two years old, one person driver, got in car and went to shut door. Handle broke right off for no apparent reason, all plastic. Need whole new door $498, not including labor. Ford dealership or corporate did not care at all of common sense this is shoddy workmanship. Stuck, will never buy another Ford again.
Rear left door opened while I was driving. I stopped the car to close the door and the door didn't close anymore. Door latch is broken. There is a recall 15s16 for the 2011-2014 fiestas for this same reason. It is clear that 2015 models have the same problem. This is a safety critical issue that needs to investigated…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ford Fiesta recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 20s15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20v-177.
Full defect summary
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, oklahoma, oregon, south carolina, texas, utah, washington, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, oklahoma, oregon, south carolina, texas, utah, washington, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Engine
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. The recall began on january 5, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
Full defect summary
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. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, 2014. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Timing belt failure
Summary
On december 18, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (my) 2015-2017 ford fiesta and my 2015-2018 ford focus vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford), equipped with a 1.0l engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, my 2018-2021 ford ecosport and my 2016-2018 focus vehicles with a 1.0l engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the pe, odi investigated a potentialâ failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump functio
Timing belt failure
Summary
On december 18, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (my) 2015-2017 ford fiesta and my 2015-2018 ford focus vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford), equipped with a 1.0l engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, my 2018-2021 ford ecosport and my 2016-2018 focus vehicles with a 1.0l engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the pe, odi investigated a potentialâ failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump functio
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Questions about the 2015 Ford Fiesta
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fiesta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (104 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); engine (74 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); fuel system (44 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 17, 2023 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Ford Fiesta?
- It is 5th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints, with 258 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.