Home › Reliability › Ford › Fiesta › 2016

2016 Ford Fiesta Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 178 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

C
67/100

Use Caution — 2016 Ford Fiesta

The 2016 Ford Fiesta has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
178
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

Own or buying a 2016 Ford Fiesta?

Check your specific VIN for open recalls, market value, full specs, and a free AI buyer summary.

✅

NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Fiesta

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

💬

Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Fiesta

Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
99
Electrical System
19
Engine
13
Unknown Or Other
12
Steering
7
Wheels
5
Suspension
4
Fuel/propulsion System
4
📊

Ford Fiesta — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 729 complaints 2012 616 complaints 2013 667 complaints 2014 501 complaints 2015 257 complaints 2016 178 complaints 2017 72 complaints 2018 35 complaints 2019 92 complaints 2020 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford Fiesta

Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Fiesta has no open recalls and 178 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Fiesta are: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Fiesta should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Fiesta are: 2010, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.