repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford FiestaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Fiesta, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Fiesta has problems
108 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Back over prevention3 crash/fire/injury
21Power train2 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Engine2 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Visibility/wiper
3Fuel/propulsion system
129 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 33 | 3 |
| Power train | 21 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Engine | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 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.
no report yet
Sensing system: 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Ford Fiesta safety ratings
2019 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
In owners' words
What Fiesta owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear camera often blacks out and makes my parking dangerous. I hit a pole and damaged the right rear part of my Ford Fiesta when backing and colliding with a pole.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image functioned intermittently but took several hours to illuminate after a failure before the screen went blank again. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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