Model year 2018 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars

2018 Ford Fiesta: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Ford Fiesta at 29–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

29–31

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Ford Fiesta recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Fiesta, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2018 Ford Fiesta in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Ford Fiesta fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Ford Fiesta EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Fiesta FWD1.6L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/37/31 mpg$2,150286
Fiesta FWD1.6L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250293
Fiesta ST FWD1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular26/33/29 mpg$2,300308

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Ford Fiesta crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Ford Fiesta NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars14.3%No
2018 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars14.3%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Ford Fiesta owner complaints

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fiesta, most recently on Jan 13, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Ford Fiesta complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train10
Unknown or other9
Electrical system6
Engine6
Air bags5
Fuel system, gasoline2
Suspension2
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel/propulsion system1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Fiesta model years

Ford Fiesta by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Fiesta28–31 mpg31054/5
2017 Fiesta29–35 mpg0744/5
2016 Fiesta29–35 mpg01794/5
2015 Fiesta29–35 mpg42584/5

All Ford Fiesta years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Ford models

2018 Ford C-MAX2018 Ford EcoSport2018 Ford Edge2018 Ford Escape2018 Ford Expedition2018 Ford Explorer2018 Ford F1502018 Ford Flex2018 Ford Focus2018 Ford Fusion2018 Ford GT2018 Ford Mustang2018 Ford Taurus2018 Ford Transit Connect2018 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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