Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Fiesta has 3 recalls, 665 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
665
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving down [XXX] . I stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green I pressed the gas t... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My low beam heads both stopped working at the same time. Upon investigation I identified the problem... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there wa... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | PowerShift dual-clutch transmission, slipping, bucking, and shuddering during acceleration. Subject... |
| May 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission control module failure |
| Apr 18, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, ... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | Static through speakers - possible cause, alternator, spark plugs, or faulty wiring. Passenger air... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Request Reversal of Recall Cancellation by the Ford Dealer. RE: Safety Recall Notice 20S30/NHTS... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Top of the driver side door handle broke free from the door. The car has previously been cleared of... |
| Oct 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Car shudders with noises on the transmission, not going on reverse and sometimes can not go on drive... |
| Sep 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Transmission won't move in reverse and goes slow in drive |
| Sep 18, 2024 | SEATS | The vehicle suffered a direct rear impact from another vehicle traveling approximately 95 mph while ... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, and whil... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Cars transmission went out at 64000 miles car started jerking then showed a message to use brake sto... |
| May 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the transmission exper... |
| May 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Ford Fiesta 2013 had a transmission malfunction warning pop up and the car aggressively jerked back ... |
| May 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on thre... |
| May 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |