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2016 Ford Fiesta recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2016 Ford Fiesta
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component178
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 101 | 57 |
| Engine | 33 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 6 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
5 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
- Power train
“The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.”
- Power train
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Ford Fiesta model years
- 20193 recalls105 complaints
- 20180 recalls35 complaints
- 20170 recalls74 complaints
- 20160 recalls178 complaints
- 20154 recalls258 complaints
- 20147 recalls503 complaints
- 20133 recalls668 complaints
- 20123 recalls617 complaints
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2016 Ford Fiesta recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 101 complaints out of 178 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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