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.
2014 Ford FiestaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 504 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Fiesta, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 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 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ford Fiesta has problems
504 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
208Power train4 crash/fire/injury
84Engine5 crash/fire/injury
54Structure3 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
30Latches/locks/linkages
30Fuel/propulsion system
25Vehicle speed control
18Air bags
11Service brakes
6615 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 208 | 4 |
| Engine | 84 | 5 |
| Structure | 54 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 0 |
| Air bags | 18 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 66 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2014 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 · 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
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.
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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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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?
30kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 168 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
83under 30k miles156under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 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
2014 Ford Fiesta safety ratings
2014 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 2014 Ford Fiesta, and the recalls they led to.
- Timing Belt FailureOpen
- Timing Belt FailureNo recall
- 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.
Brand new OEM ford clutch slave cylinder failed while in traffic. Part number DG9Z-7A564-B fell apart during test drive after it was newly installed. Lost ability to use the clutch pedal and could not pull the car out of gear while in traffic. Component was not inspected by manufacturer yet, there…
Transmission was supposedly rebuilt back July 26, 3021. Now transmission has had a new dual clutch replaced but other concerns are still there jerkiness on accelerations. In 2021 the transmission was not fully rebuild as per recall. Only clutch assembly was done and not the back end. Which now…
I’m reporting a failure with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in my 2014 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle has exhibited consistent issues tied to the known PowerShift DPS6 transmission defect: including gear slipping, delayed acceleration, hesitation, and sudden loss of power while…
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