How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have?

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Fiesta, which is 15% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fiesta's electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Fiesta.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Fiesta is 55,500 miles, though individual reports range widely below and above that figure.

Are the electrical problems dangerous?

Owners reported one fire incident tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Fiesta and no crashes or injuries, alongside more common issues like stalling and battery failure.

2016 Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Ford Fiesta, 15% of all 178 complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component, and the median mileage at failure is 55,500.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 15% of 178
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report stalling without warning while driving, including in intersections, sometimes recurring multiple times before a dealer could reproduce the fault.
Battery failures and dead batteries appear repeatedly, in some cases followed by transmission malfunction warnings after a jump start or replacement.
Several owners describe loss of acceleration or a transmission that feels like it slipped into neutral while the engine revs, often paired with dashboard warning lights.
One case describes flames appearing under the hood near the battery and engine while driving at highway speed, with no prior warning light.
Owners note persistent airbag warning lights staying on, along with unrelated electrical glitches like non-working horns, inoperative daylight running lamps, or window controls that fail intermittently.
Some describe stalling or hard restarts specifically during refueling, accompanied by a strong fuel smell and RPM surges.

When 2016 Ford Fiesta electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Sep 22, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fiesta model year

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

201198 (13%)
201279 (13%)
201367 (10%)
201447 (9%)
201520 (8%)
201626 (15%)
20177 (9%)
20186 (17%)
201911 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have?: NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Fiesta, which is 15% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fiesta's electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Fiesta.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Fiesta is 55,500 miles, though individual reports range widely below and above that figure.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?: Owners reported one fire incident tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Fiesta and no crashes or injuries, alongside more common issues like stalling and battery failure.