Ford Fiesta years to avoid
The Ford Fiesta years to avoid are 2011, 2013, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1978 is the cleanest year on record.
4,342
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1978–2019
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Fiesta years to avoid
Every Fiesta year
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Fiesta years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Fiesta years to avoid are 2011, 2013, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 1978.
What is the best year for the Ford Fiesta?
By complaint volume, 1978 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fiesta years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Fiesta have?
Across all model years, the Fiesta has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,342 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.