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Ford Fiesta 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Ford Fiesta: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

729Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
59Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train366 complaints

366 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure126 complaints

126 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine121 complaints

121 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System94 complaints

94 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V246000, 20V331000.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V488000.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V488000Reported October 5, 2012 - 154,471 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 154,471 vehicles across all affected models.

15V246000Reported April 24, 2015 - 456,440 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 456,440 vehicles across all affected models.

20V331000Reported June 8, 2020 - 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,147,323 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15002Opened February 27, 2015 - Closed November 13, 2015

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V246000.

EA15002Opened February 27, 2015 - Closed November 13, 2015

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V246000.

EA15002Opened February 27, 2015 - Closed November 13, 2015

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V246000.

PE14028Opened September 11, 2014 - Closed March 18, 2015

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20E010000.

PE14028Opened September 11, 2014 - Closed March 18, 2015

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 20E010000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20109
201142
201232
201344
2014154
2015131
201677
201737
201831
201976
202037
202113
202216
202313
20247
20259
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.