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2015 Ford Fiesta recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 258
Latest campaign: Nov 17, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	2	Nov 17, 2023	23V775000 20V177000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 27, 2017	17V209000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 9, 2015	15V005000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 17, 2023Latest campaign


Nov 17, 202323V775000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V775000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving. Risk Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177. Campaign NHTSA 23V775000 · Nov 17, 2023
Mar 23, 202020V177000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V177000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. Campaign NHTSA 20V177000 · Mar 23, 2020
Mar 27, 201717V209000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V209000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. Risk If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09. Campaign NHTSA 17V209000 · Mar 27, 2017
Jan 9, 201515V005000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V005000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. Risk If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30. Campaign NHTSA 15V005000 · Jan 9, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component258

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

258Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Power train	104	40	4	15
Engine	69	27	2	1
Fuel/propulsion system	41	16	2	2
Unknown or other	36	14	1	0
Electrical system	19	7	3	1
Air bags	14	5	7	9
Vehicle speed control	13	5	0	0
Structure	12	5	2	0
Service brakes	9	3	3	2
Steering	8	3	1	0
Suspension	6	2	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	6	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	2	0	0
Wheels	5	2	0	0
Fuel system	5	2	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. It’s every time I put gas. I’m not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring problem”
Filed 07/15/2026 · ODI 11750704
Power train
“The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable.”
Filed 05/28/2026 · ODI 11740709
Engine
“I have taken the vehicle to 2 auto places both have confirmed it has engine failure. It only has 140,000 miles”
Filed 04/30/2026 · ODI 11734975

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2015 Ford Fiesta recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Fiesta. The most recent, 23V775000 (reported November 17, 2023), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Ford Fiesta recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 104 complaints out of 258 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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