How common are engine problems in the 2011 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 156 Engine complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is 21% of all 730 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Engine category on this model year.

At what mileage do engine problems tend to show up on the 2011 Fiesta?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 62,000 miles.

Have engine complaints led to crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to this category shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported for the 2011 Fiesta.

Is the 2011 Fiesta the worst year for engine complaints?

Among the years listed, 2011 has the highest complaint count at 156, though 2015 and 2017 have higher shares of all complaints at 33% and 32% respectively.

2011 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 156 Engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 21% of all complaints for the year, tied to 7 crashes and 1 fire. No related recall is listed for this Engine category. Median mileage at failure was 62,000.

Engine complaints: 156; 21% of 730
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle lunges forward or fails to slow despite braking.
Some describe the engine losing throttle response and going sluggish before the check engine light and multiple warning lights activate.
Several owners note a delayed response between pressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle actually gaining speed.
One owner reported the cruise control causing the vehicle to accelerate on its own well past the set speed, requiring the dealer to reprogram the computer.
A few complaints mention the oil and wrench warning lights coming on together, followed by a failure to shift and stalling.

When 2011 Ford Fiesta engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2010, latest Aug 20, 2026.

156 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q4 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fiesta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2011156 (21%)
201298 (16%)
2013136 (20%)
2014109 (22%)
201584 (33%)
201642 (24%)
201724 (32%)
20186 (17%)
201915 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 156 Engine complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is 21% of all 730 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Engine category on this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems tend to show up on the 2011 Fiesta?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 62,000 miles.
Have engine complaints led to crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to this category shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported for the 2011 Fiesta.
Is the 2011 Fiesta the worst year for engine complaints?: Among the years listed, 2011 has the highest complaint count at 156, though 2015 and 2017 have higher shares of all complaints at 33% and 32% respectively.