How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Fiesta, which is 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for door latches on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Yes. Recall 20V177000, reported 2020-03-23, covers 2014-2015 Fiesta side door latches, and a second recall, 23V775000 reported 2023-11-17, also covers door latches on the 2015 Fiesta.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Fiesta is 45,000 miles.

Were any crashes linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Fiesta, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.

2015 Ford Fiesta Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 7% of its 258 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. Two related recalls (23V775000 and 20V177000) cover faulty door latches on this year.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 7% of 258
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Door latches fail to hold the door closed, letting doors pop open or swing freely while driving, most often on rear doors.
Interior door handles fracture or break off, sometimes leaving the door unable to open from inside.
Some owners report the door latch recall repair parts were unavailable, leaving the fault unfixed for extended periods.
A driver-side window fell off its track and dropped into the door during normal use.
One owner reported a rear quarter panel and rear axle bending after being rear-ended, which was also logged under this component.

When 2015 Ford Fiesta body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2017, latest Jan 16, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Jan 2025; peak Sep 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Ford Fiesta

NHTSA 23V775000Nov 17, 2023Structure & Body45,173 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Risk: Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
NHTSA 20V177000Mar 23, 2020Structure & Body288,110 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Structure & Body complaints by Fiesta model year

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

2011161 (22%)
2012175 (28%)
2013119 (18%)
201482 (16%)
201518 (7%)
201610 (6%)
20174 (5%)
20182 (6%)
20193 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Fiesta, which is 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for door latches on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?: Yes. Recall 20V177000, reported 2020-03-23, covers 2014-2015 Fiesta side door latches, and a second recall, 23V775000 reported 2023-11-17, also covers door latches on the 2015 Fiesta.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Fiesta is 45,000 miles.
Were any crashes linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Fiesta, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.