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2015 Ford FiestaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 259 owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Fiesta. Most complaints involve power train (105) and engine (69). The EPA rates it 29–35 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
29–35mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Nov 2023
Owner complaints
259
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$1,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Latches

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Latches/locks/linkagesReported Nov 17, 2023NHTSA 23V775000

Latches

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Latches/locks/linkagesReported Mar 23, 2020NHTSA 20V177000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Remedy pending

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

Engine and engine coolingReported Mar 27, 2017NHTSA 17V209000
See all 4 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

259 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2015 – Oct 2026
  1. Power train105
  2. Engine69
  3. Fuel/propulsion system41
  4. Electrical system20
  5. Vehicle speed control14
  6. Air bags14
  7. Structure12
  8. Service brakes9
  9. Steering8

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Fiesta model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2011730
2012617
2013668
2014504
2015259
2016179
201774
201835
2019105
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
24
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

105 reports4 crashes
“The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 28, 2026Power trainODI 11740709

Engine

69 reports2 crashes
“I was driving for couple hours then my oil light came on check engine light came on. Vehicle started to shake very badly. I had to pull over and see what happened. I started the vehicle up again and the oil light and check engine light are still on. I know that these vehicles have the wet belt system on the automatics. But they don't have one for the manual transmission. There should be a recall for these just like the automatics.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 27, 2026Steering, Power train, EngineODI 11734102

Fuel/propulsion system

41 reports2 crashes
“Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. It’s every time I put gas. I’m not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring problem”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 15, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11750704
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
Engines
1.0L 3-cyl turbo · 1.6L 4-cyl · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Manual 5-spd · Automatic (AM6) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Fiesta SFE FWD
Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
314135$1,850252
Fiesta FWD
Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive
273630$2,150294
Fiesta FWD
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive
273530$2,150292
Fiesta ST FWD
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
263429$2,200305
  • Fiesta SFE FWD
    Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo
    31 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Fiesta FWD
    Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
    27 city · 36 hwy · $2,150/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Fiesta FWD
    Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
    27 city · 35 hwy · $2,150/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Fiesta ST FWD
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    26 city · 34 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
2 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.3%
Overall
4 / 5
Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
2 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 9259Vehicle 9258
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2015 Fiesta questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?

4 safety recalls as of Oct 30, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2015 Ford Fiesta problems?

Owners filed 259 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (105), engine (69), fuel/propulsion system (41). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Ford Fiesta get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Ford Fiesta at 29–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Ford Fiesta 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026