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2013 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 4% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 42,000 miles. There are no brake-specific recalls tied to this component for the 2013 model year.

Brakes complaints
24
4% of 667
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
42,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe complete brake failure while attempting to stop in traffic, resulting in a collision.
  • Some report the ABS, traction control, and hill-assist warning lights activating together, followed by a loss of power steering.
  • Others describe the brake pedal feeling stiff or unresponsive during a sudden stop, leading to a rear-end impact.
  • Several owners report the brakes locking up unexpectedly while their foot was still on the pedal, occurring on more than one occasion.
  • A few complaints link brake lockup episodes to transmission hesitation or lurching during acceleration.

When 2013 Ford Fiesta brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2012, latest May 9, 2025.

2013 Ford Fiesta brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2012Sep 2014Jul 2015Jun 2016Oct 2017Nov 2018Oct 2019May 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to May 2025; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Fiesta model year

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

  1. 201139 (5%)
  2. 201224 (4%)
  3. 201324 (4%)
  4. 201424 (5%)
  5. 201510 (4%)
  6. 20163 (2%)
  7. 20177 (9%)
  8. 20181 (3%)
  9. 201913 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Fiesta have?
NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Fiesta, making up 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Ford Fiesta?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for the brakes component on the 2013 Ford Fiesta.
At what mileage do 2013 Fiesta brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2013 Ford Fiesta is 42,000 miles.
Are brake problems worse on the 2013 Fiesta than other years?
The 2013 Fiesta's 24 brake complaints and 4% share are similar to 2012 and 2014, but lower than 2011's 39 complaints (5% share) and lower in raw count than 2019's 13 complaints out of fewer total complaints, which carried a 13% share.
Did brake failures cause crashes or injuries on the 2013 Fiesta?
NHTSA data tied to brake complaints for the 2013 Fiesta includes 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.