With 1 recalls and 256 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

256

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 256 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train71

02Engine28

03Fuel/propulsion System16

04Unknown Or Other14

05Power Train,engine11

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

Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

29–35mpg combined

26-31city

34-41hwy

$1,250-$1,500/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~$1,250/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Automatic (AM6)

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$1,450/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Manual 5-spd

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta ST FWD - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2015 Ford Fiesta

32States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

419%

TXTexas

409%

PAPennsylvania

337%

CACalifornia

317%

DCWashington DC

296%

MDMaryland

245%

MOMissouri

235%

WAWashington

204%

MIMichigan

184%

NCNorth Carolina

174%

DEDelaware

163%

ILIllinois

153%

GAGeorgia

143%

OROregon

133%

VAVirginia

112%

UTUtah

102%

INIndiana

102%

AZArizona

102%

CO9

MN8

NY7

NJ6

TN6

HI5

MA5

NE5

NH5

OH5

ID4

KY4

CT4

OK4

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 256 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.