2019 Ford Fiesta Safety Report
2019 Ford Fiesta Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Ford Fiesta. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (82) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 13 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Back Over Prevention | Compare back over prevention issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Ford Fiesta with 35 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Ford Fiesta before buying across this generation. |
Ford Fiesta Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Ford Fiesta years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fiesta | 35 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta | 72 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 178 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Ford Fiesta | 253 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Ford Fiesta Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Ford Fiesta, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Back Over Prevention
19 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Ford onlyPower Train
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Ford onlyUnknown Or Other
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Ford onlyAir Bags
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Ford onlyService Brakes
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Ford onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Ford onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Reliability Score
The 2019 Ford Fiesta receives a reliability score of 82 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Ford Fiesta:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention The rearview camera system may malfunction, increasing the risk of rear collisions. Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2019 models. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Brake calipers may seize up, leading to brake failure. This issue has been reported in around 50,000 miles, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Ford Fiesta:
The rearview camera system may malfunction, increasing the risk of rear collisions.
Brake calipers may seize up, leading to brake failure.
Recall Details for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Ford Fiesta by NHTSA:
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Consequence: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Ford Fiesta with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, the camera had been intermittently showing a blank image, or the display screen was blue, or the image was frozen. The contact stated that the camera was no longer operational. The contact had not cont...
I am submitting this complaint regarding Ford safety recall 25SA9 for my 2019 Ford Fiesta involving the rearview camera. This recall has remained unresolved for over 14 months. I opened a case with Ford and was instructed to continue waiting, but no repair has been completed and no meaningful resolution has been provided. Because this is a safety recall, 1 am concerned that the remedy has not been...
Around 50,000 miles I noticed the car would jerk when trying to shift gears , this issue persisted and would only go on to get worse. It started taking forever to accelerate regardless of pressing on the gas, now at 70,000 miles it won’t shift out of 2nd gear when driving over 40 mph, it’s a huge safety issue .
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was distorted. The failure was intermittent at first, but recently became more frequent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact st...
The transmission does not shift properly.\n And causes it to overheat, this has been a known problem with Ford motor company. I have called and can get no help with them. The repair cost way more than my vehicle is worth. I can't find a transmission company to even do it. There have been buybacks and extended warranties for this very issue. However, my car has more miles. Than the extended more, ...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. While attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was no...
See attached document for complaint. am writing to file a complaint regarding Recall 25SA9 (NHTSA Recall 25V695) affecting my vehicle, a Ford (please confirm make/model ~~based on VIN if needed~~) The recall states the rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image when in reverse, posing a crash risk. I received the recall notice over a month ago, but the dealership has no parts availab...
This is the 2nd email I sent and haven't gotten any response yet. My rear view camera is getting worse and distorted. Very hard to see out of it, especially at night. I have my grandchild in my car on a daily. I can't even sell this car because the recall is on the Car Fax Report. Who is going to buy a car that has an outstanding recall, especially finding out the parts to fix it are unavailable? ...
My back up camera has been recalled. No parts are available to get it fixed. I have children in my car on a daily. The camera is getting worse. I can't even sell it because the safety recall is in the Car Fax Report. I don't want to drive this car anymore. What are my options?
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black image while in reverse(R). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufac...
Brakes started seizing up while driving. Became extremely dangerous as the car would rock at speed and also would not start moving if I came to a stop. Went immediately to a shop, when I arrived into the shop, inspection found that the caliper was locked onto the wheel preventing the front wheel from moving. Had the caliper replaced but the caliper was still seizing, and then had to get the ABS ...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera system became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image intermittently appeared blank and occasionally failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to do the recall repair were ...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back over prevention system became inoperable. The contact’s spouse reported that the rearview camera image was flickering. The contact was informed by Turo that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to complete the recall repair were not yet a...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the recall notification was received almost a year ago. An unknown dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. Th...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle jerked and was difficult to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions but was moderate whenever a lower amount of fuel was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken ...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving in reverse the backup camera had malfunctioned and the vehicle crashed into an apartment building parking garage attachment. During the crash the vehicle sustained damage to the passenger side rear bumper. No damage to the garage attachment had occurred. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause o...
ABS Module failure. I had to leave the break lines direct, losing my ABS. I had to replace the brake pump because of that too. The car was only 80k ish.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview image appeared upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rearview camera module had ...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact stated that the rearview camera activated after driving for an extended period. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Additionally, t...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power with the message "Transmission Hot Wait 5 Minutes" displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a defective dual transmission clutch. The contact was informed that although the trans...
Showing 20 of 82 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Has the 2019 FORD FIESTA been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 FORD FIESTA has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 FORD FIESTA have?
The 2019 FORD FIESTA has 82 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 12 involved crashes. 9 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
The 2019 FORD FIESTA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 4/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 FORD FIESTA involve back over prevention (19 complaints), power train (16 complaints), unknown or other (6 complaints). Other affected components include air bags, service brakes, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2019 FORD FIESTA have?
There are 12 crash reports associated with the 2019 FORD FIESTA out of 82 total complaints (14.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 FORD FIESTA have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 FORD FIESTA out of 82 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 FORD FIESTA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
9 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 FORD FIESTA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 FORD FIESTA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 FORD FIESTA is acceptable with caveats. It has 82 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 FORD FIESTA are: 1. BACK OVER PREVENTION (19 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (16 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6 complaints), 4. AIR BAGS (6 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES (5 complaints). BACK OVER PREVENTION is the single most-reported problem area with 19 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 FORD FIESTA?
Ensure the rearview camera is functioning properly and regularly maintain the service brakes to prevent potential hazards. The 2019 FORD FIESTA has 82 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
The 2019 FORD FIESTA receives a reliability score of 82/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 82 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 13 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Back Over Prevention and Service Brakes.
What are the known issues with the 2019 FORD FIESTA?
Known issues with the 2019 FORD FIESTA include: Back Over Prevention, Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 82 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What is the most common issue reported for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
The most common issue is the malfunctioning rearview camera, which can lead to rear collision risks.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Yes, there are recalls for the rearview camera system and service brakes, affecting certain 2019 models.
What should I do if I notice issues with my 2019 Ford Fiesta's rearview camera?
Contact Ford Motor Company immediately to check if your vehicle is part of the recall and follow their instructions for repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Ensure the rearview camera is functioning properly and regularly maintain the service brakes to prevent potential hazards.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Ford Fiesta
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. The data includes 82 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 12 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 9 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Ford Fiesta an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 4 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-15