2016 Ford Fiesta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (74) · Engine (15) · Vehicle Speed Control (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
117 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (110)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-25 · 26L02 · Other
customer satisfaction program 26l02 certain 2014-2021 model year various vehicles 1.0l fox classic engine timing belt and oil pump belt interval change
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-27 · TSB 24-2165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 21-2175 to update the tsb service procedure. some 2016 mks, 2016-2017 navigator, 2016-2018 f-150/focus/c-max/edge/fiesta/mkx/transit connect/mustang, 2017-2018 continental/fusion/mkz, 2017-2019 explorer, 2016-2019 escape/mkc/flex/mkt/taurus/transit/expedition/f-super duty
Showing the 6 most recent of 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Engine“i am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden loss of motive power caused by the internal oil pump drive 'wet belt' system on my 2016 ford fiesta se 1.0l ecoboost (manual transmission). while driving, the vehicle's engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. shortly thereafter, the vehicle suffered a sudden and severe loss of engine p…”
2025-11-12 · Power Train“the transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.…”
2025-10-28 · Unknown Or Other“i have come to find that this vehicle suffers from premature slave cylinder failure, there are roughly 62,000 miles on the vehicle. typical failure is reported to ford between 70,000 and 80,000 miles. first symptoms appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. as i am a single father and a full time communications worker, i was not able to address this issue …”
2025-09-22 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 190,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. it was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.…”
2025-08-01 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and hesitated to respond. additionally, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission …”
2025-07-24 · Power Train · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was losing motive power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurr…”
2025-07-16 · Vehicle Speed Control“the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause fo…”
2025-07-02 · Engine“customer satisfaction program 16b11 covers a faulty high speed cooling fan relay. this bulletin was issued on april 5, 2016. i purchased the vehicle on [xxx]. an incorrect relay was installed at the factory, and the program should have replaced the relay with the correct part. this was not performed on my vehicle before i purchased it from sheehy f…”
2025-06-17 · Power Train“symptoms: no-start condition (wouldn't crank w/o jump); delayed or harsh shifting; lost power (stalled going up tiny hill). warning lights: transmission malfunction - service now; check engine light. our symptoms and warning lights are consistent with ford's fiesta transmission control module recall, however the vin for our car is not part of the o…”
2025-06-09 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, causing the vehicle to lost motive power or stall. the contact was able to coast over to the side of the road and waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. the contact stated that several attempts were ne…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.