With 1 recalls and 258 complaints, the 2015 Ford Fiesta rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

258

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V7750002023-17-11

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.

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Ford Fiesta's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 258 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train72

02Engine28

03Fuel/propulsion System17

04Unknown Or Other14

05Power Train,engine11

258 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

29–35mpg combined

26-31city

34-41hwy

$1,950-$2,350/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Ford Fiesta ranges from 29 to 35 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Fiesta SFE FWD - Manual 5-spd

35mpg

1.0L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

31 city41 hwy~$1,950/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Automatic (AM6)

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Manual 5-spd

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta ST FWD - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Ford Fiesta

34States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

4710%

FLFlorida

459%

CACalifornia

347%

PAPennsylvania

306%

DCWashington DC

296%

MIMichigan

214%

ILIllinois

204%

MDMaryland

184%

GAGeorgia

173%

OHOhio

173%

DEDelaware

163%

WAWashington

163%

OROregon

143%

TNTennessee

143%

MOMissouri

143%

AZArizona

133%

UTUtah

122%

INIndiana

122%

NC10

VA8

OK8

HI7

NE7

MA6

MN6

NH6

NJ6

NY5

ID4

AL4

CO4

ND3

NM3

WI3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Ford Fiesta Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta a good car to buy?

The 2015 Ford Fiesta has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Ford Fiesta. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 Ford Fiesta delivers 29–35 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, based on 258 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.