Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ford Fiesta has 3 recalls, 729 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
729
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
15V246000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehi...
12V488000
AIR BAGS
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to co...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 30 MPH,... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving my car with my two little nieces in the backseat, I heard a sound that made me think a... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jerked while d... |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a... |
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Door locks keep unlocking and locking as I'm driving. It is very loud. 4 or 5 times as I'm going 35 ... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a serious mechanical and safety issue involving my 2011 Ford Fiesta. After receiving ... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am having issues with the fuse box under the hood. I keep shorting out on my headlights ans AC cl... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illu... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, ... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car hasn’t been sold since 2021 and I was told there where no issues with the car but it was sol... |
| Mar 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Transmission overheating stopped car |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the v... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The car lurches, and hops during acceleration. I came to a stop one morning, and it would NOT move a... |
| Sep 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The low beam headlights do not turn on, all the other lights work as normal including the high beams... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle has a really serious issue relating to the fuse box that is m... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document from complainant |
| Jun 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, ... |