2018 Ford Fiesta vs 2019 Ford Fiesta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford Fiesta | 2019 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 41 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 50,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 21 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10 |
| Engine | 6 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2018 Ford Fiesta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.