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Sixth generation (facelift)

2015 Ford Fiesta

The most reported problem on the 2015 Ford Fiesta is stalling, with 65 complaints, usually around 60,000 miles.

  • 258owner complaints
  • 4recalls
  • 16involved a crash
  • 59,000median miles at failure

Newest report Jul 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2015 Ford Fiesta
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What is your Fiesta doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta reliable?

The 2015 Ford Fiesta has 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 270 for 2015 sedans on this site. Of the 6 Fiesta model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years
Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem
Stalling leads with 65 of the 258 complaints (25%), ahead of transmission shudder at 47. A quarter of the 53 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 30,000 miles, and half by about 60,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
16 of the 258 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 16 reports mention a crash and 24 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 16, fall under airbag.
Recalls behind the top problems
Stalling has a recall on the same system (17V-209). Transmission shudder has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed
Filings peaked in 2019 at 39 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 18. So far in 2026, 7 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 65 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage179 of 258
179 complaints state a mileage. The most, 23, fall between 60,000 and 70,000 miles; 5 are past 150,000.
Doors, latches or locks fail14 reportsrecall
Engine stalls or loses power while driving65 reports3 crashesrecall
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard47 reports3 crashes
Transmission fails or needs replacement13 reports
"Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on14 reports2 crashes
Engine overheats or leaks coolant17 reportsrecall
Airbag warning light or recall14 reports7 crashes
Check engine light or misfire22 reports1 crashrecall

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2015 Ford Fiesta258
        Median 2015 model here (104 vehicles)277
        Median 2015 sedan here (31)270

        258 complaints is about the median for a 2015 model on this site and about the median for a 2015 sedan. Among the 4 Fiesta model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2015 Ford Fiesta

        Ford filed 93 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Ford Fiesta. 19 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Engine stalls or loses power while driving 4 bulletins · 65 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 16-0129Sep 26, 2016

          Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power.

        • Service bulletinTSB160044Mar 16, 2016

          DPS6 - no satart and/or transmission engagement or loss of power with DTCS u0100, U00101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606

        2 more on this problem
        • Service bulletin16-0044Mar 16, 2016

          DPS6 - NO START AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR LOSS OF POWER WITH DTCS U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606 ISSUE Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power.

        • Service bulletinTSB15-0121Aug 4, 2015

          FORD: 2011-2015 FIESTA AND 2012-2015 FOCUS MAY SHOW CONCERNS OF LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF POWER *CN

        Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 4 bulletins · 47 complaints

        • Service bulletin19N08Aug 14, 2019

          Certain 2014 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2014 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission - Transmission Clutch Shudder / Transmission Clutch Warranty Extension

        • Service bulletinSSM 46355Feb 2, 2017

          MULTIPLE 2014-2016 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6F35 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT ON 1-JAN-2014 AND THROUGH 31-DEC-2015 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT AND HARSH/DELAYED 3RD AND 5TH GEAR UP/DOWN SHIFTS WITH NO DTCS PRESENT.

        2 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinTSB16-0109Aug 16, 2016

          SOME 2011-2015 FIESTA VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/15/2014 AND 2012-2016 FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION.

        • Service bulletinTSB15-0120Aug 4, 2015

          FORD: 2012-2015 FOCUS AND 2011-2015 FIESTA MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AND EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION *CN

        Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 22 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 54366Nov 12, 2025

          Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50067Aug 27, 2021

          Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.

        4 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 47850Apr 26, 2019

          Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM).

        • Service bulletinSSM 45988Aug 11, 2016

          SOME 2015-2016 FIESTA WITH 1.6L TIVCT ENGINE MAY HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH DTC'S P0351 AND/OR P0352 WITH POSSIBLE RUNS ROUGH, HARD OR NO START. FOLLOW PPT JE FOR NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS. IF LIGHT FLASH IS INCONSISTENT OR DIM IN STEP JE4;

        • Service bulletinSSM-45854May 27, 2016

          DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P081C UNABLE TO CLEAR

        • Service bulletinTSB150162Oct 21, 2015

          1.6L GTDI Lack of power with MIL Illuminated - DTCS P0234, P0245, P0246 And/Or P0299. Some 2013-2016 Escape 2014-2016 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2014 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a lack of power concern ...

        Engine overheats or leaks coolant 1 bulletin · 17 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 47587Oct 15, 2018

          2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition.

        Doors, latches or locks fail 1 bulletin · 14 complaints

        • Service bulletin20R01Apr 27, 2021

          Under Safety Recall 20S15, in some of the affected vehicles, the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching.

        Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 9 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 46132Oct 17, 2016

          SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.

        • Service bulletin44972Mar 1, 2015

          FORD 2014-2015 FIESTA : SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING FIESTA VEHICLES BEING STORED FOR EXTENDED TIME, MAY EXPERIENCE A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKUP ON START. *LJ

        Fuel pump failure 1 bulletin · 7 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB-14-0170Sep 21, 2014

          FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) BEING ILLUMINATED AND FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE (FPDM) SHOULD BE REPLACED. MODEL 2014-15 FIESTA. *PE

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2015: 9, 2016: 22, 2017: 24, 2018: 29, 2019: 39, 2020: 27, 2021: 18, 2022: 24, 2023: 26, 2024: 15, 2025: 18, 2026: 79'1522'1624'1729'1839'1927'2018'2124'2226'2315'2418'257'26

        39 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        EA26-004opened Jul 31, 2026
        Engine · model years 2014 to 2017

        Timing belt failure. Open.

        NHTSA summary
        On December 18, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford Fiesta and MY 2015-2018 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford), equipped with a 1.0L engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, MY 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport and MY 2016-2018 Focus vehicles with a 1.0L engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the PE, ODI investigated a potential failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump function resulting in a lack of engine lubrication and potential loss of motive power. The complaints commonly allege a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle is in motion. Some complaints allege that a sudden loss of motive power or engine seizure occurred without warning or prior detectable symptoms. ODI’s analysis supports that this failure can occur without sufficient and advanced warning to the driver that a loss of motive power/engine seizure is imminent. ODI found that the timing belt material may degrade and create debris that clogs the mesh oil pump pick-up screen, resulting in reduced oil pressure in the engine. As additional debris accumulates on the screen, this can progress to a loss of motive power
        PE25-020opened Dec 18, 2025
        Engine · model years 2014 to 2017

        Timing belt failure. Closed jul 31, 2026.

        NHTSA summary
        On December 18, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford Fiesta and MY 2015-2018 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford), equipped with a 1.0L engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, MY 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport and MY 2016-2018 Focus vehicles with a 1.0L engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the PE, ODI investigated a potential failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump function resulting in a lack of engine lubrication and potential loss of motive power. The complaints commonly allege a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle is in motion. Some complaints allege that a sudden loss of motive power or engine seizure occurred without warning or prior detectable symptoms. ODI’s analysis supports that this failure can occur without sufficient and advanced warning to the driver that a loss of motive power/engine seizure is imminent. ODI found that the timing belt material may degrade and create debris that clogs the mesh oil pump pick-up screen, resulting in reduced oil pressure in the engine. As additional debris accumulates on the screen, this can progress to a loss of motive power
        RQ19-005opened Dec 19, 2019
        Latches and locks · model years 2011 to 2015

        Door latch failures. Closed feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V-177.

        NHTSA summary
        In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other VOQs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? condition, however in certain somewhat rare circumstances, may result in the door coming open while driving. In response to ODI?s investigation, Ford has announced three field actions, as discussed below.On March 23, 2020, Ford submitted Safety Recall 20V-177 (Ford 20S15), a regional recall campaign to address door latch failures in vehicles not previously recalled under Safety Recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 and 17V-210. The recall affects vehicles currently or ever registered in certain high ambient temperature states (see 20V-177 for affected states). As a remedy, Ford will replace all four door latches free of charge.On August 24, 2020, Ford issued a non-safety regional field action (Ford 20R01) to address door latch failures on the same model/MY vehicles not covered under 20V-177 (i.e., not currently/ever registered in affected states). Ac

        Recalls that include the 2015 Ford Fiesta

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        23V-775Nov 17, 2023
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
        20V-177Mar 23, 2020
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
        17V-209Mar 27, 2017
        Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
        15V-005Jan 9, 2015
        Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

        All 4 recalls on the 2015 Ford Fiesta, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

        Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean

        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

        Stalling, with 65 of the 258 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 60,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fiesta problems start?

        Of the 179 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 23,000 miles and half by about 59,000.

        How many 2015 Ford Fiesta complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        16 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for stalling on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

        Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 17V-209. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.

        Other model years

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