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2015 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 259 total for the year
Median mileage
59,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The resivour cap, siezed up first time I was trying to add coolant. It took along time get it off! Litterly had to break cap into pieces. And with oem part cap. From the Ford dealership replaced it? In now it's, overheats and no visible coolant leak. And this has been going on for several months.. The motor makes a clacking sounds. The 1.0 turbocharge 3-cyl turbo is not working properly. Plus it's engine bay fuse box says engine fan is 60 amps in recently I noticed it has had a 40 gage amp. Thank that the under the hood engine fan. Wasn't perform at the recommended fuse.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11341584, filed 2020-07, 106,000 miles

“Multiple issues: the air blend door actuator failed and is a known problem on all fiestas and Ford refuses to fix without charging $800. It failed at 37,000 miles, 1000 miles over the bumper to bumper warranty. Additionally, the slide pins on the break calipers freeze often and need to be greased twice a year in order to prevent breaks being stuck on.”

NHTSA complaint #11156921, filed 2018-12, 37,000 miles

“I believe that it is the ABS brake system I am bringing it to the ford dealer Thursday. The caliper on the front driver side was not working so I changed it still didn't work fluid go's to the ABS pump but doses not come out of that one. When you use the brakes the front passenger side locks up and slides like it's not going to stop it is really bad when the roads are wet and there were no warning signs. It's going to the dealer Thursday.”

NHTSA complaint #11538811, filed 2023-08

“The contact owned a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to engage. The contact had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to glide the vehicle to a stop. Additionally, the contact added that the front passenger side door became stuck and failed to open and the front driver’s side door failed to remain closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524656, filed 2023-05, 82,000 miles

“Oil pickup is clogged in sump, preventing proper oiling of engine, in turn effecting air vacuum pump, in turn sporadically effecting brake effectiveness. Brake pedal is suddenly stiff and car does not slow down. Oil warning light on cluster illuminates, but not always.”

NHTSA complaint #11575618, filed 2024-03

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20191312%
201757%
201621%
201593%
2014122%
2013112%
2012173%
2011172%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
105 complaints
Engine
69 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Fiesta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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