The rear camera often blacks out and makes my parking dangerous. I hit a pole and damaged the right rear part of my Ford Fiesta when backing and colliding with a pole.
The worst 2019 Ford Fiesta problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance35
- Transmission21
- Brakes13
- Electrical12
- Engine11
- Airbags8
- Acceleration4
- Fuel system4
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Backup camera 35ABS 5No deployment 5Engine failure 5Jerking 5
Recalls 3
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 14, 2025.
Recall number 25V695000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
Recall number 24V951000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.
Recall number 19V629000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Ford Fiesta 41
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
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- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
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- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization,...
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via...
2019 Ford Fiesta fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25-27 | 32-37 | 28-31 |
What 2019 Ford Fiesta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image functioned intermittently but took several hours to illuminate after a failure before the screen went blank again. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear-view camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Car has an open recall and we can't get the parts needed for a dealership to correct the problem, it keeps coming back with, Manufacturer Recall Number25SA9 the federal safety agency Recall Number25v695 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. How long is this going to take?
Due to distorted camera image, that has been in our ford fiesta 2019 car for few years now, my daughter-in-law got to a parking accident that is going to insurance now. We have been contacting multiple times ford service to complete the recall. It is unfair that this kind of issue is not fixed and causing safety concerns.
My granddaughter and I were driving the car around 50mph. When suddenly we smelled burning. The car wouldnt go when I pressed the gas pedal. We smelled the loudest weird smell. So I immediately pulled into the closest car clinic. The breaks were blue and almost on fire. No warning or anything. Turns out, It was the abs control module. It totally failed and caused the breaks to lock up completely. Which almost caught fire. The break pads were blue. We were terrified. After getting Calipers, break pads, and rotars repaired costing $712. I still have to pay another $1000 when I get paid in a week. To get the abs control Module repaired. Because the car isn’t drivable without that repair. I just wish Ford would pay for the repair. Being that they made most of the 2019 Ford Fiesta SE with the wrong fluids. Which causes the breaks to lock up and the abs control module to fail/die. But they denied it. Which is so unfair. Because We could’ve died. And it’s an expensive repair. At no fault of my own. I will upload the other invoices for the back breaks, rotars, pads, calipers and abs control model as soon as I get it paid and repaired. . Thank you
I was suppose to get a 2nd letter about the recall for the rear view camera to be fixed yet I never got the letter I got the 1st one but not the 2nd one I have been to the dealership they said to me it would be this month but now talking about not till December yet I heard from other ppl has gotten their fix why is it taking so long for me to get my letter
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor on the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS control modular failure. The contact was informed that during the production of the vehicle, the manufacturer used brake fluid which caused the brake pads to swell and corrode. The contact was informed that the front and rear brake pads and rotors had seized. The contact was informed that the failure was a fire risk. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact agreed to a voluntary buy back. The failure mileage was approximately 65,400.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were still unavailable.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Back up camera not working properly
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Questions about the 2019 Ford Fiesta
Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 2019 Ford Fiesta, fewer than a typical Fiesta model year.
What is the 2019 Ford Fiesta year score?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Fiesta: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
Driver assistance and stability, with 35 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles. Next is transmission (21).
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have?
3 recalls, covering back over prevention and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Fiesta driver assistance?
Yes, 2 recalls: 25V695000, 24V951000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Fiesta have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford Fiesta model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (35 complaints), 2011 (23 complaints) and 2013 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Fiesta get?
Official estimates for the 2019 Ford Fiesta range from 28 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-27 city and 32-37 highway.
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