Verdict
2018 Ford Fiesta: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2018 Ford Fiesta — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for hatchback.
Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 59% of 2018 hatchbacks. Power Train leads the reports (26%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2018 hatchbacks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
35
Reports to NHTSA, 2018
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
30
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 59% of 2018 hatchbacks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2018 hatchbacks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (26% of 35 reports), followed by unknown or other (20%).
+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 35 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11398847, ODI 11635077, ODI 11558375, ODI 11556942, ODI 11464823.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2018 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2018 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 27 | 37 | 31 |
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Fiesta ST FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 26 | 33 | 29 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2018 Ford Fiesta: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Ford Fiesta?
Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Ford Fiesta — more complaints than 59% of comparable 2018 hatchbacks, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2018 Ford Fiesta?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (26% of complaints) and unknown or other (20%).
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Fiesta have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2018 Ford Fiesta as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Ford Fiesta get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Ford Fiesta between 29 and 31 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.