2016 Ford Fiesta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Ford Fiesta recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.

Most common 2016 Ford Fiesta problems

Problem areas named in the 179 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	103
Engine	34
Electrical System	26
Unknown Or Other	22
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Fuel/Propulsion System	11
Structure	8
Steering	7
Seat Belts	6
Wheels	6

What owners report

2026-10-21, Engine
I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden loss of motive power caused by the internal oil pump drive 'wet belt' system on my 2016 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0L EcoBoost (Manual Transmission). While driving, the vehicle's engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle suffered a sudden and severe loss of engine power, dropping speed drastically on a public roadway. This sudden loss of throttle response and speed placed me and surrounding traffic at a severe risk of a rear-end collision. This exact mechanical failure mode—where the oil pump drive belt degrades, strips its teeth, and clogs the oil pickup screen—is identical to the defect described in For

2025-11-12, Power Train
The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.

2025-10-28, 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. First symptoms appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. As I am a single father and a full time communications worker, I was not able to address this issue immediately upon discovering the initial symptoms as it would need further diagnosis. Clutch hydraulic fluids appear to be well sealed and clean. The design flaw with this system should be relatively obvious to a major automobile manufacturer such as Ford. The excessive temperatures caused by the transmission can and will affect any hydraulic syste

2025-09-22, 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. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.

2025-08-01, Power Train
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

2016 Ford Fiesta questions

Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?

Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (103), Engine (34), Electrical System (26).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.