repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: 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.
2013 Ford FiestaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 668 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Fiesta, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-331 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford Fiesta has problems
668 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
391Power train4 crash/fire/injury
110Engine6 crash/fire/injury
78Structure1 crash/fire/injury
62Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
47Latches/locks/linkages
43Vehicle speed control
14Fuel/propulsion system
13Air bags
13Electronic stability control (ESC)
5316 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 391 | 4 |
| Engine | 110 | 6 |
| Structure | 78 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 47 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 43 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 13 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 53 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Ford Fiesta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Doors: 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.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
20kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 323 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
190under 30k miles300under 100k miles23100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Fiesta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fiesta median. How we score
'78'88'89'91'01'02'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Ford Fiesta safety ratings
2013 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Fiesta, and the recalls they led to.
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 15V-246
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 20E-010
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
In owners' words
What Fiesta owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission failure while driving. Before the failure, the car began shuddering and hesitating during acceleration. It then started making loud metal grinding noises from the transmission area and eventually lost the ability to move properly when placed in Drive or…
I was driving down [XXX]. I stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green I pressed the gas to accelerate when suddenly mid intersection my transmission went out causing me to have no power. Approximately 5 minutes prior to this I did get a message about a transmission malfunction. Due to the…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle experienced a loss of power and decelerated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby service station. After restarting the vehicle and…
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