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Ford Fiesta safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Fiesta since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Ford Fiesta. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
31 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 31 launched 1995 to 2025
  • Most recent 8 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/359
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 16 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1996 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Ford Fiesta?

Not every Ford Fiesta is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Ford Fiesta recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1995 to 2026

1996 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Ford Fiesta safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’95 1
’96 3
’97 0
’98 1
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 1
’03 1
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 2
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 1
’13 0
’14 1
’15 2
’16 3
’17 0
’18 2
’19 1
’20 1
’21 3
’22 1
’23 2
’24 1
’25 2
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Ford Fiesta recall, newest first

2025 2 recalls

CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update

Launched 8 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/359 Manufacturer ref. 25S72

Defect
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Remedy
Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
Vehicles affected
4 Fiesta vehicles
Built
8 Mar 2019, 30 Apr 2019 to 29 May 2019 and 14 Jan 2020

25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing

Launched 19 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/084 Manufacturer ref. 25S10

Defect
Affected vehicles may experience chafing between the fuel line support shield and the fuel line which could result in damage to the fuel line.
Remedy
Replace the fuel line support shield (bracket). Inspect the fuel lines and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
26,004 Fiesta vehicles
Built
22 Dec 2021 to 11 Jul 2023

2024 1 recall

X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

Launched 19 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/094 Manufacturer ref. 24E06

Defect
Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Remedy
Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
Vehicles affected
21,436 Fiesta vehicles
Built
5 May 2015 to 25 Apr 2017
DVSA lists it as
“FIESTA MCA”

2023 2 recalls

On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed.

Launched 27 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/274 Manufacturer ref. 23C28

Defect
On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the maximum vehicle speed.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the instrument cluster exchanged.
Vehicles affected
21 Fiesta vehicles
Built
15 Aug 2022 to 7 Jun 2023
DVSA lists it as
“FIESTA ST”

The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.

Launched 28 June 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/189 Manufacturer ref. 23S29

Defect
The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.
Remedy
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have the torque confirmed.
Vehicles affected
186 Fiesta vehicles
Built
2 Jan 2023 to 23 May 2023

2022 1 recall

The right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.

Launched 8 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/171 Manufacturer ref. 22S21

Defect
Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
Remedy
Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
Vehicles affected
9,818 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Nov 2020 to 4 May 2022

2021 3 recalls

The wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position

Launched 27 October 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/348 Manufacturer ref. 21S45

Defect
Due to a production error the wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position.
Remedy
The crankshaft position sensor harness securing clip must be pushed into the vacant hole on the engine front cover.
Vehicles affected
692 Fiesta vehicles
Built
20 Apr 2021 to 8 Sept 2021

Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism

Launched 14 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/123 Manufacturer ref. 21S13

Defect
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.
Remedy
Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.
Vehicles affected
1,528 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Feb 2021 to 24 Mar 2021
Also covers

The MHEV battery connections may become loose

Launched 18 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/008 Manufacturer ref. 20S76

Defect
There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.
Remedy
Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections
Vehicles affected
151 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jun 2020 to 2 Nov 2020
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“FIESTA MHEV”

2020 1 recall

Out of specification steering column

Launched 8 January 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/426 Manufacturer ref. 19S47

Defect
Out of specification steering column
Remedy
Replace the steering column
Vehicles affected
90 Fiesta vehicles
Built
15 May 2019 to 17 Jun 2019

2019 1 recall

Rear seat latches and centre seat belt retractor bolts may not be tightened to specification

Launched 19 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/410 Manufacturer ref. 19S46

Defect
Rear seat latches and centre seat belt retractor bolts may not be tightened to specification.
Remedy
Affected bolts are to be torqued to specification.
Vehicles affected
15 Fiesta vehicles
Built
18 Sept 2019 to 25 Sept 2019

2018 2 recalls

Brake servo may fail

Launched 15 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/039 Manufacturer ref. 17U26

Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a brake booster which may have a faulty diaphragm plate. This could lead to a loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy
An affected brake booster can be identified by its date of manufacture. This can be found on a label on the brake booster. An affected brake booster must be removed and replaced a new one.
Vehicles affected
4,757 Fiesta vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2017 to 20 Dec 2017

The engine cylinder head may crack

Launched 8 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/008 Manufacturer ref. 17S09

Defect
Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
Vehicles affected
15,228 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 2014
DVSA lists it as
“FIESTA ST”

2016 3 recalls

Seat belt anchor bolt security

Launched 27 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/239 Manufacturer ref. 16S37

Defect
It has been identified that during production a small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
15 Fiesta vehicles
Built
26 Feb 2016 to 26 Aug 2016

Rear axle may detach

Launched 14 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/231 Manufacturer ref. 16S33

Defect
There may not be adequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings. Therefore it is possible for the twist beam to become detached from the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear twist axle.
Vehicles affected
69 Fiesta vehicles
Built
5 Jul 2016

Fire may occur

Launched 1 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/187 Manufacturer ref. 16S09

Defect
The Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) can be affected by wet conditions. It is not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedy
Replace the Glow Plug Control Module
Vehicles affected
41,304 Fiesta vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 29 Aug 2013

2015 2 recalls

Relay may overheat and catch fire

Launched 4 March 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/033 Manufacturer ref. 15S04

Defect
On affected vehicles the diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module previously repalced under Recall R/2014102 may not be not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recheck those vehicles which may have had a suspect replacement fitted and replace module with correct waterproof version
Vehicles affected
10,265 Fiesta vehicles
Built
16 Apr 2010 to 21 Apr 2011

Rear seat belt buckle latch may fail

Launched 16 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/008 Manufacturer ref. 4U626

Defect
The rear seat belt buckle (catch) could be defective. In the event of a frontal impact a defective buckle could fail causing the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the rear seat belt buckles and if found to be part of the defective batch new buckles will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
9,257 Fiesta vehicles
Built
23 Sept 2014 to 11 Nov 2014

2014 1 recall

Possible risk of fire

Launched 5 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/102 Manufacturer ref. 4C564

Defect
On affected vehicles the diesel engine Glow Plug Control Module can be affected by wet conditions. The GPCM is not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As the GPCM has a permanent electrical live feed there is also a potential risk of an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedy
Replace existing module with waterproof version
Vehicles affected
41,444 Fiesta vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011

2012 1 recall

Rear suspension bolts may fail

Launched 28 February 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/012 Manufacturer ref. 1U407

Defect
Vehicles may have rear axle mounting bolts that do not meet the required specification. It is possible that the head of the bolt may shear and result in reduced retention of the rear axle.
Remedy
Fit replacement bolts of the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
889 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Sept 2011 to 23 Sept 2011
Also covers

2011 1 recall

Fumes may enter the passenger compartment

Launched 12 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/158 Manufacturer ref. 1c147

Defect
Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.
Vehicles affected
5,857 Fiesta vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2007 2 recalls

Power steering may be lost

Launched 28 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/167 Manufacturer ref. 7C148

Defect
It has been identified that the power steering pump drive belts could de-laminate and fail. Should this occur drive to the power steering pump would be lost likewise the assistance to the steering.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the power steering drive belts checked and renewed should they be found to be within the affected batch.
Vehicles affected
7,000 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Oct 2007 to 7 Nov 2007

Potential loss of steering control

Launched 6 August 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/105 Manufacturer ref. 7C124

Defect
It has been identified that a small number of Fiesta and Fusion vehicles may have been built with a steering column which may have suffered damage by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. In rare cases there may be damage to the column upper universal joint which could result in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the steering column universal joint inspected for signs of damage. If damage is found the steering column assembly will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
496 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Aug 2006 to 8 Sept 2006
Also covers

2005 1 recall

Fuel return pipe leak

Launched 11 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/026

Defect
The fuel return pipe is not specification and will degrade. This could lead to seapage of fuel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.
Vehicles affected
904 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Jul 2004 to 22 Feb 2005
Also covers

2003 1 recall

Weld seam on rear axle is not to specification

Launched 7 March 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/038 Manufacturer ref. 3U874

Defect
The weld seam securing the brake unit mounting plate to the rear axle may not be to specification on a small number of vehicles within the affected range..
Remedy
Check the production date code and replace the axle where found necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,311 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Aug 2002 to 3 Sept 2002
Also covers

2002 1 recall

Air bag warning lamp

Launched 12 August 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/110 Manufacturer ref. 2C831

Defect
Air bag warning lamp may fail to illuminate continuously when a fault is identified in the front crash detectors.
Remedy
Replace air bag control module with a later specification unit
Vehicles affected
11,352 Fiesta vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2001 to 18 Apr 2002

1998 1 recall

Reduction in braking efficiency

Launched 17 December 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/115

Defect
Possible loss of one braking circuit due to brake master cylinder failure
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where necessary replacement of the brake master cylinder.
Vehicles affected
1,142 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Mar 1998 to 30 Sept 1998
Also covers

1996 3 recalls

Possible contamination of brake fluid

Launched 18 September 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/084

Defect
The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior
Vehicles affected
81,112 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 1995 to 30 Jul 1996
Also covers
  • Ford Courier

Various - brake and clutch related

Launched 10 June 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/059

Defect
1) Due to a defect in the clutch master cylinder the clutch may not disengage. 2) Water ingress to brake servo. 3) The front brake hoses may be incorrectly routed and could in some circumstances contact the retaining bracket nut. 4) Possible contamination
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and:- 1) Check build date and replace clutch master cylinder where required. 2) Fit a water shield to the brake servo to protect the servo push rod. 3) Check the routing of the front brake hoses re-routing where required.
Vehicles affected
2,704 Fiesta vehicles
Built
1 Jul 1995 to 31 May 1996

Failure of braking system vacuum assistance

Launched 23 January 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/022

Defect
The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea
Vehicles affected
56,864 across everything the recall covers
Built
from 19 Jun 1995

1995 1 recall

Stop light switch may be faulty

Launched 20 November 1995 DVSA recall R/1995/080

Defect
The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. Should this occur the stop lights may fail to illuminate when the footbrake is applied.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification.
Vehicles affected
11,760 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Apr 1995 to 7 Apr 1995
Also covers
  • Ford Courier

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 31 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Fiesta. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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