CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Ford Fiesta has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 730 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 5 fires, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (366 reports).
2011 Ford Fiesta recalls
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Door latch can break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
A component inside the door latches can break.
Most common 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
Problem areas named in the 730 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 |
| Structure | 126 |
| Engine | 108 |
| Electrical System | 96 |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 41 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 18 |
What owners report
Ford has had a long known issue with 2011-2015-FIESTA ( Cuautitlan ) they issued a Customer Satisfaction Program that ended June 2025. I purchased the car July 2026 used w/o none issues. Checked VIN for recall and Maryland Inspected. Driving it one week and the check engine light comes on. Apparently the TCM recognized a change in driving pattern but FORD will not honor the replacement. How is it not a safety issue with the vehicle can decide not to engage risking a collision? I am willing to pay for the labor of the part but would like the part covered as it should.
While driving my car with my two little nieces in the backseat, I heard a sound that made me think a wheel was coming off. As long as I was driving straight, the vehicle seemed to be okay. But when I made a turn onto the next road, something broke underneath the car and we began to spin around. It felt like the wheels were rubbing under the floor of the car and we were in the middle of the street. When I got out, I saw the rear wheels were cocked at an angle to the rest of the car. I thank God we weren't on a busy highway where we could have all been killed.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after 10 minutes; however, the failure recurred upon resuming driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed. The mechanic related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 15B22 (Transmission Control Module Reprogramming for Overt TCM Failure Warning). The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 15B22. The contact stated that upon towing
I am having issues with the fuse box under the hood. I keep shorting out on my headlights ans AC clutch relay. I've purchased new head lights (bulbs), replaced them and they still didn't work. I checked the fuses after investigation online and they have blown. I had my AC completely fixed and it ran fine for a while, then stopped working. I had it checked and was told the AC relay clutch fuse was loose. I replaced it. Three weeks later it shorted out, again.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 30 MPH, the transmission shifted independently to neutral(N). The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact shifted to drive(D) and drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2011 Ford Fiesta questions
Does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford Fiesta: Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Door latch can break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Based on 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (366), Structure (126), Engine (108).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Ford Fiesta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.