2017 Ford Fiesta Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 21%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 21% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,150 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Not sure if it's the fuel system or the power train but I am having the same problem as lots of other people with this car! The check engine light is on and has read a code for a valve. My car is a 2017 and will not start right away after I add gas! I've been told its the engine valve and have had no luck finding anyone to cover it under warranty! Ford needs to recall this vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #11337832, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“The car evap purge valve stays open. The car idles and dies everytime I put gas in. The purge valve was replaced less than a year of purchasing the car and it's gone bad again. The check engine light and engine malfunction warning came on then two days later the car died after I added gas and took 2 hours to start. I bought a new battery and drove it another week. It still idles after adding fuel even with the new battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309426, filed 2020-02, 96,000 miles“Engine light continues to come on. After adding gas to vechicle, ℂ𝕒𝕣 will stall. Sometimes takes several minutes to start. Was told by several mechanics it's the fuel system bc there is no cap, only the flap that doesn't close properly. Car has stalled while driving several times. Only 58,300 miles on vechicle. I've seen many complaints on this particular issue with this model. It is a safety issue when car stalls on highway or while driving. This has happened several times! Car always has issues starting after adding gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #11322787, filed 2020-04, 58,300 miles“Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense. After replacement, EVAP leak verification passed and DTC was resolved. I am reporting the failure because Ford has previously identified canister purge valve failures on other Ford vehicles and I believe similar failures may be occurring on Ford Fiesta vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11762109, filed 2026-09“I was in an accident in 2019 a few months after purchasing car since then my engine light was on. Had it serviced and the engine light was still on. Was told it could be a transmission problem. Every now and then it would shuttle once started. Today it didn't want to excellerate while driving”
NHTSA complaint #11390009, filed 2021-01Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fiesta
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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