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Ford Fiesta 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ford Fiesta: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

258Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine74 complaints

74 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V209000.

Fuel and Propulsion System46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V005000.

Unknown Or Other35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V177000, 23V775000.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V005000Reported January 9, 2015 - 54,543 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 54,543 vehicles across all affected models.

17V209000Reported March 27, 2017 - 208,584 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 208,584 vehicles across all affected models.

20V177000Reported March 23, 2020 - 288,110 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 288,110 vehicles across all affected models.

23V775000Reported November 17, 2023 - 45,173 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 45,173 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA26004Opened July 31, 2026 - Open

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA26004Opened July 31, 2026 - Open

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25020Opened December 18, 2025 - Closed July 31, 2026

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25020Opened December 18, 2025 - Closed July 31, 2026

Timing Belt Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20159
201622
201723
201829
201939
202027
202118
202224
202326
202415
202518
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.