Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Fiesta backup camera?

Yes. NHTSA campaign 24V951000, reported December 2024, covers 2019 Fiesta, Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles whose rearview camera may show a blank or distorted image; dealers replace the camera free of charge. A second recall, 25V695000 from October 2025, also covers rearview camera inspection and replacement on the 2019 Fiesta.

How common are camera problems on the 2019 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 31 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Fiesta, which is 30% of the 103 total complaints filed for that model year, far higher than any other Fiesta model year in this category.

Have backup camera failures caused crashes on the 2019 Fiesta?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Fiesta, with no reported fires or injuries.

At what mileage do 2019 Fiesta camera problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 51,000 miles.

2019 Ford Fiesta Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to two related recalls (24V951000 and 25V695000). Median mileage at failure is 51,000, and owners report 2 crashes linked to backup camera failures.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 31; 30% of 103
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera image goes black or blank while reversing, with no dashboard warning light.
Rearview camera shows a distorted or flickering picture that obstructs the view of the roadway behind the vehicle.
Some owners report crashes, including backing into a parking garage attachment and hitting a parked car, after the camera failed during reverse.
Multiple owners who received recall notice 24V951000 for back-over prevention report the replacement part was not yet available and that Ford exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.
Camera failures occur intermittently, sometimes only at night or occasionally during reverse, making the issue hard to diagnose at the dealer.

When 2019 Ford Fiesta collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Ford Fiesta

NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA 24V951000Dec 20, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras30,715 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Fiesta model year

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

20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20131 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (0%)
20161 (1%)
20171 (1%)
20181 (3%)
201931 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Fiesta backup camera?: Yes. NHTSA campaign 24V951000, reported December 2024, covers 2019 Fiesta, Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles whose rearview camera may show a blank or distorted image; dealers replace the camera free of charge. A second recall, 25V695000 from October 2025, also covers rearview camera inspection and replacement on the 2019 Fiesta.
How common are camera problems on the 2019 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 31 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Fiesta, which is 30% of the 103 total complaints filed for that model year, far higher than any other Fiesta model year in this category.
Have backup camera failures caused crashes on the 2019 Fiesta?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Fiesta, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do 2019 Fiesta camera problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 51,000 miles.