2018 Ford FiestaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Fiesta, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2018 Ford Fiesta has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Ford Fiesta recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2018 Ford Fiesta safety ratings
2018 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Fiesta owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello, I have zero idea why I am emailing, I may be secretly hoping for...anything. I drive a 2018 Ford Fiesta SE, I have owned it since 2019 as that is when I purchased it used. Over the weekend I experienced transmission issues and an auto shop informed me that I am in need of a transmission…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and the "Transmission Malfunction Service Now” message was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated…
Since around 20,000 miles, my 2018 Ford Fiesta SE has had a grinding noise after shifting at certain gears. I got the car serviced at that time. Now I'm at 70,000 miles and the noise has persisted, and has gotten worse. My transmission slipped at 0mph when I was accelerating, almost causing me to…
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