2019 Ford Fiesta: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
99 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
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Owner complaints: 99 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 14.14
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 backup camera has been malfunctioning for over 5 years. There has been a recall for over 2 years for this issue. The camera image on the dash will flicker, be inverted or not display at all with an error stating "Camera Unavailable". This does not happen every time, but does happen approximately 75% of the time.
Recall remedy unavailable..I am filing a complaint regarding NHTSA Recall Campaign Number 25V695 (Ford Recall 25SA9) for my 2019 Ford Fiesta. The manufacturer has not provided a timely remedy, leaving me with a blank and distorted rearview camera, which severely compromises my rear visibility and creates an immediate safety hazard while backing up. Additionally, screen sometimes fail to load, screen loads and don't f…
Recalls: 3 campaigns (1 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 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. |
| 24V951000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 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. |
| 19V629000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a city car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 31 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,000
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Back Over Prevention29 complaints · typical job: Reversing camera or park-sensor replacement (2.0 h labour + parts)$420–$940
- Power Train21 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Unknown Or Other15 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Service Brakes11 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Electrical System10 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Engine10 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford Fiesta?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Back Over Prevention (29 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 87/100, computed from 99 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2019 Ford Fiesta's most common problem?
29 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2019 Ford Fiesta sit in the Back Over Prevention group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is reversing camera or park-sensor replacement: about 2.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $420–$940 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2019 Ford Fiesta cost to run per year?
About $3,918 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $19,590 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 13/10/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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What will a 2019 Ford Fiesta really cost YOU per year?
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Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Moderate evidence — 99 complaints, 3 recalls on record
- 99 NHTSA complaints on record (14.1/yr of exposure) — better than a typical year of this model (23.5/yr)
- 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems