NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Ford Fiesta Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Ford Fiesta has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Ford Fiesta, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Ford Fiesta owner complaints

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fiesta, describing incidents dated December 15, 2018 to October 2, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 10 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 9 complaints
  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Engine 6 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints

Of the 35 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 35 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11710639 · Filed

    The back up camera quit working. The back seats are taller and it has made it very difficult to see if there are children behind my vehicle. I reported it to the dealership and now I have to pay $200.00 to have them check it.

  • ODI #11693432 · Filed

    Back-up camera goes in and out intermittently, sometimes the image is very faint and then totally disappears into a black screen, or says it is not available at this time, then goes black. This started about 4 months ago and I have not been able to identify a triggering factor, rain nor heat does…

  • ODI #11656291 · Filed

    Purchased vehicle at the end of 2018 and this is the third time I have had to replace the horn. It's not a fuse, it's not wiring, it is the actual horn that either shorts or dies with no notice.

Read all 35 complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fiesta as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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