2016 Ford Fiesta electrical system problems
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 27 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2016 Ford Fiesta electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.