2019 Ford Fiesta Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 30%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2019 Ford Fiesta, 30% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- Backup camera malfunction. Hit a parked car. - My son in the back seat was at risk. - yes - yes - Yes, the backup camera has always been faulty. The manufacturer has failed to promptly remedy this safety recall for my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11742751, filed 2026-06“See attached document for complaint. am writing to file a complaint regarding Recall 25SA9 (NHTSA Recall 25V695) affecting my vehicle, a Ford (please confirm make/model ~~based on VIN if needed~~) The recall states the rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image when in reverse, posing a crash risk. I received the recall notice over a month ago, but the dealership has no parts available for the repair, and despite multiple contacts with the dealership and Ford's recall department, I've been unable to get a resolution. This is causing significant safety concerns and inconvenience. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715078, filed 2026-02“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the camera image display was flickering. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11662810, filed 2025-05, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display failed to function, and the display screen was black. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11656087, filed 2025-04, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 ( BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that occasionally, while reversing the back over prevention camera failed to function properly or as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,557.”
NHTSA complaint #11678251, filed 2025-08, 25,557 milesRelated recalls
- 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion…Covers: Ford Fiesta 2019, Flex 2015–2019, Taurus 2015–2016, 2018–2019 +7 more
- 24V951000Dec 20, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or…Covers: Ford Fiesta 2019, Flex 2019, Lincoln MKT 2019
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31 | 30% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Fiesta
21 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology