2018 Ford Fiesta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (9) · Electrical System (4) · Air Bags (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (56)
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 2026-03-25 · 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
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-02 · 25L02 · Other
special field action 25l02 certain 2017-2024 model year california emissions-certified vehicles transmission control assembly reimbursement
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 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-13 · Unknown Or Other“the back up camera quit working. the back seats are taller and it has made it very difficult to see if there are children behind my vehicle. i reported it to the dealership and now i have to pay $200.00 to have them check it.…”
2025-10-14 · Unknown Or Other“back-up camera goes in and out intermittently, sometimes the image is very faint and then totally disappears into a black screen, or says it is not available at this time, then goes black. this started about 4 months ago and i have not been able to identify a triggering factor, rain nor heat does not appear to be the factor that causes it. my car …”
2025-04-23 · Electrical System“purchased vehicle at the end of 2018 and this is the third time i have had to replace the horn. it's not a fuse, it's not wiring, it is the actual horn that either shorts or dies with no notice. …”
2025-01-09 · Power Train“ hello, i have zero idea why i am emailing, i may be secretly hoping for...anything. i drive a 2018 ford fiesta se, i have owned it since 2019 as that is when i purchased it used. over the weekend i experienced transmission issues and an auto shop informed me that i am in need of a transmission rebuild due to the clutch going out. the estimate…”
2024-09-12 · Engine“my engine has been malfuctioning over the following year. i've gotten repairs and it continues to do so. i'm asking for a recall.…”
2024-07-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 97,260 mi“the contact owns a 2018 ford fiesta. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side door independently opened. the door ajar warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 20v331000 (la…”
2024-05-30 · Unknown Or Other“i bought my ford fiesta new in 2018. i have less than 35k miles on my car. my car recently started bucking while i stop at stop signs or red lights. my car revs up and tries to go forward. i took my car to the dealership hours later. they did a diagnosis and asked me what kind of gas i use. they said i shouldn't buy my gas from there. i was then …”
2024-05-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my fuel canister purge valve needs replacement less than 70,000 on car. the cap less gas cap defective as well. why did they make these cuz everyone is having problems with the purge valve and cap less. it all on youtube. where is the recall,.…”
2024-05-19 · Engine“my engine is acting up. according to the auto repair shop they say that my car is suffering from carbon build up which is affecting my engine. as well as the throttle body in the car. my car just keeps stopping to the point my engine refuses to start. so i decided to clean it myself only to no avail.…”
2024-04-10 · Electrical System“trunk randomly pops open during driving. or when you put it in gear.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.