With 1 recalls and 84 complaints, the 2019 Ford Fiesta rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V6290002019-28-08

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Ford Fiesta's biggest weak point? BACK OVER PREVENTION. It leads 84 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Back Over Prevention19

02Power Train16

03Unknown Or Other6

04Air Bags6

05Service Brakes5

84 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

28–31mpg combined

25-27city

32-37hwy

$1,400-$1,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Fiesta ranges from 28 to 31 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Fiesta FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Manual 5-spd

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Fiesta ST FWD - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2019 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 2019.

Buying a 2019 Ford Fiesta?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta a good car to buy?

The 2019 Ford Fiesta has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report back over prevention as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

You'll get between 28 and 31 MPG combined from the 2019 Ford Fiesta, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

Out of 84 owner complaints, back over prevention issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.