2014 Ford Fiesta
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 208 of 502 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (13) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 667 in 2013 to 502 in 2014.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,800–2,150 | 1,800–2,150 | 1,800–2,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 32 | 32 | 29–35 | 29–35 | 29–35 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 29 / 37–38 | 29 / 37–38 | 26–31 / 34–41 | 26–31 / 34–41 | 26–31 / 32–41 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 278 | 272–276 | 252–305 | 252–305 | 252–310 | |
| Complaints filed | 617 | 667 | 502 | 258 | 178 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 12 | 12 | 23 | 16 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 10 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Fiesta have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 208 of 502 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Fiesta get?
EPA rates it 29–35 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Ford Fiesta?
EPA estimates $1,800–$2,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 27 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 292 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 294 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 26 mpg (low) | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | $2,150 (high) | 305 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AM6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 285 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 5-spd | 3 | 1.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 31 mpg (high) | 41 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 252 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 91 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 208 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 32 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 45 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 19 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 82 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 80 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (7)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 9, 2020
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 20V177000 · Mar 24, 2020
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and 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 within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Campaign 17V209000 · Mar 29, 2017
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Consequence: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 17V210000 · Mar 29, 2017
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 15V246000 · Apr 24, 2015
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 15V005000 · Jan 9, 2015
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE · Campaign 14V402000 · Jul 8, 2014
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to February 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12.