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.
2019 Ford Fiesta driver assistance problems
35 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Warnings2
- Blind spot detection1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Fiesta driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
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
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.
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.
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 while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was unavailable; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NTHSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Backup camera malfunction. Hit a parked car. - My son in the back seat was at risk. - yes - yes - Yes, the backup camera has always been faulty. The manufacturer has failed to promptly remedy this safety recall for my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image would intermittently display and then appear blank. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The rear camera stopped working, fall 2025. Received letter from Ford 10/25. Parts not available. Contacted Ford several times. No satisfaction. Situation dangerous. Small car. I park away from large vehicles. Sometimes, they park next to my car, vision is impaired.
Questions about the 2019 Ford Fiesta driver assistance
Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2019 Ford Fiesta, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fiesta driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.
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).
Other 2019 Ford Fiesta problems
Transmission 21Brakes 13Electrical 12Engine 11Airbags 8Acceleration 4Fuel system 4Visibility 3Body 2Lights 1Seats 1Steering 1
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