Does the 2014 Ford Fiesta have a fuel system recall?

Yes. Recall 14V402000 covers 2014 Fiesta vehicles built between October 25, 2013 and February 27, 2014, where a manufacturing error could cause the fuel tank to leak. Ford replaced the fuel tank free of charge.

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, making up 6% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Fiesta is 47,000 miles.

Are there safety incidents tied to these fuel system complaints?

NHTSA records 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the fuel system complaints filed for the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Is the fuel system complaint rate higher in other Fiesta years?

Yes. The 2015 Fiesta shows 44 fuel system complaints at a 17% share, and the 2017 Fiesta shows a 22% share, both higher than the 2014 model's 6% share.

2014 Ford Fiesta Fuel System Problems

NHTSA logged 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 6% of its 502 total complaints, with 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported. A related recall (14V402000) covers a fuel tank leak, and median mileage at failure was 47,000.

Fuel System complaints: 32; 6% of 502
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle stalling while driving at highway speeds, sometimes described as shutting down like a kill switch.
Some describe the engine hesitating or refusing to accelerate from a stop, requiring heavy throttle input to move.
Several report jerking or RPM jumps when trying to merge or speed up on the highway.
One complaint describes a fire under the hood shortly after purchase, with oil leaking from underneath the engine.
One owner reported a fire that occurred about ten minutes after parking in a residential driveway, at low mileage.
A separate complaint notes the vehicle was not covered under recall 14V402000 despite showing similar fuel system stalling symptoms.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2014, latest Feb 14, 2023.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Feb 2023; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

NHTSA 15V005000Jan 9, 2015Fuel System54,543 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
NHTSA 14V402000Jul 2, 2014Fuel System175 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to February 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12.

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

Does the 2014 Ford Fiesta have a fuel system recall?: Yes. Recall 14V402000 covers 2014 Fiesta vehicles built between October 25, 2013 and February 27, 2014, where a manufacturing error could cause the fuel tank to leak. Ford replaced the fuel tank free of charge.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, making up 6% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Fiesta is 47,000 miles.
Are there safety incidents tied to these fuel system complaints?: NHTSA records 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the fuel system complaints filed for the 2014 Ford Fiesta.
Is the fuel system complaint rate higher in other Fiesta years?: Yes. The 2015 Fiesta shows 44 fuel system complaints at a 17% share, and the 2017 Fiesta shows a 22% share, both higher than the 2014 model's 6% share.