KnownCarProblems2019 Ford Fiesta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fiesta, most often about the backup camera (30% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is 7th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford Fiesta problems
Backup camera
31 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: warnings.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v951000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v951000 (back over prevention)…
Transmission
21 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact continued to drive the…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 16%Brakes
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
While driving car it started to not want to go over 20mph then all together stopped. Couldn't even roll it to side of the road. Had it towed to dealer and they said the brakes locked up on it because there is something other than brake fluid in the brake lines.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to decelerate when the accelerator pedal was released. The contact stated that the engine rpms were at 1,100. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a delay, the vehicle continued to move forward, and the rpms dropped to 750. The…
Engine
11 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to decelerate when the accelerator pedal was released. The contact stated that the engine rpms were at 1,100. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a delay, the vehicle continued to move forward, and the rpms dropped to 750. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report…
Electrical
11 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, horn.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a gas station, the vehicle rolled forward on its own crashing into another vehicle. No one was injured. No police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to a repair facility where they repaired the vehicle of cosmetic…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that on several occasions while using the key fob to open the door, the horn erroneously activated and headlights began to flash off and on, and the vehicle could not immediately be started. The message âkeyless entry not recognizedâ was displayed. The…
Air bags
8 complaints · 8%Lost control of car. First impact was a tree stump as car was turning, hit tree stump. She went forward and hit head on stirring wheel. Air bag at steering wheel did not inflate or deploy. Only side door on left side filled with air.second impact car tilts over then airbag on side door inflate. The car was in motion…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact's daughter was driving at 30 MPH when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an electrical pole. The contact stated that the front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged as well as the vehicle flipped over landing in front of a tree. The air bags did not…
Speed control
4 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford Fiesta recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on october 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed january 2, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa9. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall bec
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 flex, 2015 explorer, lincoln mkt, lincoln mkz, 2015-2016 c-max, escape, taurus, 2016 fusion, 2018-2019 taurus, 2019 lincoln mkt, fiesta, and 2020 mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed january 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated march 2027. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s75.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 flex, fiesta, and lincoln mkt vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began october 10, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s27.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
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.
Questions about the 2019 Ford Fiesta
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (31 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); transmission (21 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford Fiesta?
- It is 7th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints, with 105 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.