Ford Fiesta recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 31 recalls for the Ford Fiesta, the most recent on 8 September 2025. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Ford Fiesta, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Ford Fiesta, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 1995 to 1996, 1998, 2001 to 2002, 2004 to 2007, 2010 to 2017 and 2019 to 2023. 2 recalls give no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2025/359 | CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update | Built Mar 2019 | |
| R/2025/084 | 25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing | Built Dec 2021 – Jul 2023 | |
| R/2025/094 | X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software UpdateDVSA lists this under: Fiesta MCA | Built May 2015 – Aug 2015 | |
| R/2023/274 | On the affected vehicles an incorrect Instrument Cluster has been fitted. This results in the speedometer not correctly displaying the ma…DVSA lists this under: Fiesta ST | Built Aug 2022 – Jun 2023 | |
| R/2023/189 | The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles. | Built Jan 2023 – May 2023 | |
| R/2022/171 | The right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly. | Built Nov 2020 – May 2022 | |
| R/2021/348 | The wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position | Built Apr 2021 – Sep 2021 | |
| R/2021/123 | Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism | Built Feb 2021 – Mar 2021 | |
| R/2021/008 | The mhev battery connections may become looseDVSA lists this under: Fiesta MHEV | Built Jun 2020 – Nov 2020 | |
| R/2019/426 | Out of specification steering column | Built May 2019 – Jun 2019 | |
| R/2019/410 | Rear seat latches and centre seat belt retractor bolts may not be tightened to specification | Built Sep 2019 | |
| R/2018/039 | Brake servo may fail | Built Dec 2017 | |
| R/2018/008 | The engine cylinder head may crackDVSA lists this under: Fiesta ST | Built Jun 2010 – Dec 2014 | |
| R/2016/239 | Seat belt anchor bolt security | Built Feb 2016 – Aug 2016 | |
| R/2016/231 | Rear axle may detach | Built Jul 2016 | |
| R/2016/187 | Fire may occur | Built Jan 2012 – Aug 2013 | |
| R/2015/033 | Relay may overheat and catch fire | Built Apr 2010 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2015/008 | Rear seat belt buckle latch may fail | Built Sep 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| R/2014/102 | Possible risk of fire | Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2011 | |
| R/2012/012 | Rear suspension bolts may fail | Built Sep 2011 |
Older recalls (11 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2011/158 | Fumes may enter the passenger compartment | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2007/167 | Power steering may be lost | Built Oct 2007 – Nov 2007 | |
| R/2007/105 | Potential loss of steering control | Built Aug 2006 – Sep 2006 | |
| R/2005/026 | Fuel return pipe leak | Built Jul 2004 – Feb 2005 | |
| R/2003/038 | Weld seam on rear axle is not to specification | Built Aug 2002 – Sep 2002 | |
| R/2002/110 | Air bag warning lamp | Built Aug 2001 – Apr 2002 | |
| R/1998/115 | Reduction in braking efficiency | Built Mar 1998 – Sep 1998 | |
| R/1996/084 | Possible contamination of brake fluid | Built Jul 1995 – Jul 1996 | |
| R/1996/059 | Various - brake and clutch related | Built Jul 1995 – May 1996 | |
| R/1996/022 | Failure of braking system vacuum assistance | Built from Jun 1995 | |
| R/1995/080 | Stop light switch may be faulty | Built Apr 1995 |
How to check whether a particular Ford Fiesta is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
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Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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