2018 Ford Fiesta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Ford Fiesta recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Ford Fiesta.

Most common 2018 Ford Fiesta problems

Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	10
Unknown Or Other	9
Electrical System	6
Engine	6
Air Bags	5
Suspension	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Seats	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2026-01-13, Unknown Or Other
The back up camera quit working. The back seats are taller and it has made it very difficult to see if there are children behind my vehicle. I reported it to the dealership and now I have to pay $200.00 to have them check it.

2025-10-14, Unknown Or Other
Back-up camera goes in and out intermittently, sometimes the image is very faint and then totally disappears into a black screen, or says it is not available at this time, then goes black. This started about 4 months ago and I have not been able to identify a triggering factor, rain nor heat does not appear to be the factor that causes it. My car was purchased 2018 with 13 miles and I now have only 21,897 miles never been in an accident or anything to cause this issue. The dealer said my vehicle is not under the recall guidelines although it completely mimics the recalled issues listed under NHTSA#23S48/25V273 also the dealer says the issue has to be present for the mechanic to see. When

2025-04-23, Electrical System
Purchased vehicle at the end of 2018 and this is the third time I have had to replace the horn. It's not a fuse, it's not wiring, it is the actual horn that either shorts or dies with no notice.

2025-01-09, Power Train
Hello, I have zero idea why I am emailing, I may be secretly hoping for...anything. I drive a 2018 Ford Fiesta SE, I have owned it since 2019 as that is when I purchased it used. Over the weekend I experienced transmission issues and an auto shop informed me that I am in need of a transmission rebuild due to the clutch going out. The estimated cost is 3.4k. I came across this article from 2019: [XXX] Within the article Ford notes: "The transmissions (dual-clutch automatic transmissions known as DPS6 designed for fuel efficiency) were introduced in the 2011 model year Fiesta and 2012 Focus. They were used until the Focus was discontinued with the 2018 model year and until the 2019 Fie

2024-09-12, Engine
My engine has been malfuctioning over the following year. I've gotten repairs and it continues to do so. I'm asking for a recall.

2018 Ford Fiesta questions

Does the 2018 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Ford Fiesta at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fiesta?

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical System (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.