How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is about 4% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue on the 2011 Fiesta.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2011 Fiesta?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 75,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Fiesta fuel system issue cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Fiesta compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2011 Fiesta had 26 complaints (4% share), higher in raw count than 2012's 8 and 2013's 15, though 2015 and 2017 show higher share percentages at 17% and 22% respectively.

2011 Ford Fiesta Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, about 4% of its 730 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall for this issue, and owners typically reported failure around 75,000 miles median.

Fuel System complaints: 26; 4% of 730
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report fuel leaking onto the ground under the vehicle, sometimes accompanied by front-end shaking at highway speed.
Some owners describe the engine warning light coming on with a diagnosed natural vacuum leak detection (NVLD) service kit failure, causing violent shaking above 45 mph.
Several owners report the vehicle stalling repeatedly, in one case traced to a fuel control module that a dealer diagnosed but did not replace.
Owners report the fuel filler having trouble accepting fuel, with the gas pump nozzle shutting off repeatedly during refueling.
One owner reported oil and water pump leaks alongside a front crank seal leak that required engine disassembly and a new short block.

When 2011 Ford Fiesta fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2012, latest Sep 9, 2019.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Sep 2019; peak Sep 2016 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fiesta model year

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

201126 (4%)
20128 (1%)
201315 (2%)
201432 (6%)
201544 (17%)
201611 (6%)
201716 (22%)
20183 (9%)
20194 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?: NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is about 4% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue on the 2011 Fiesta.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2011 Fiesta?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 75,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Fiesta fuel system issue cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Fiesta compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2011 Fiesta had 26 complaints (4% share), higher in raw count than 2012's 8 and 2013's 15, though 2015 and 2017 show higher share percentages at 17% and 22% respectively.