Ford Transit Recalls (2021-2027)

What recalls does the Ford Transit have?

• 2026-2027 Ford Transit Seat Belt Buckle Recall (26V579)
  September 9, 2026 · 1,945 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.

  Risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Transit Brake Pedal Recall (26V090) Do not drive
  February 17, 2026 · 15,965 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

  Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Frame Recall (26V061)
  February 3, 2026 · 1,403 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.

  Risk: A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Backup Camera Display Recall (25V887) Repeat recall
  December 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.

  Risk: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge.

• 2025 GMC Yukon Latch and Anchor Recall (25V876)
  December 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Recall (25V623) Repeat recall
  September 18, 2025 · 212 vehicles · Steering

  An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.

  Risk: Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle.

• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Software Recall (25V442) Repeat recall
  June 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

  Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

• 2025 Ford Transit Engine Recall (25V344) Repeat recall
  June 13, 2025 · 156 vehicles · Engine

  The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

  Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Transit Instrument Cluster Recall (25V339) Repeat recall
  May 23, 2025 · 3,506 vehicles · Electrical System

  The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

  Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Backup Camera Software Recall (25V315) Repeat recall
  May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

  Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Transit Backup Camera Recall (25V242) Repeat recall
  April 11, 2025 · 4,625 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

  Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Transit Defroster Recall (25V168) Repeat recall
  March 14, 2025 · 471 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

  Risk: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Axle Shaft Recall (24V805) Repeat recall
  October 25, 2024 · 1,075 vehicles · Transmission

  Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.

  Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge.

• 2024 Ford Transit Label Recall (24V636) Repeat recall
  August 23, 2024 · 373 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

  Risk: An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Column Recall (24V591)
  August 9, 2024 · 1,902 vehicles · Steering

  The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.

  Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Steering Power Steering Recall (24V542)
  July 19, 2024 · 1,902 vehicles · Steering

  The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Tire Recall (24V226)
  March 22, 2024 · 1,902 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.

  Risk: Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ford Transit Driveshaft Recall (24V102)
  February 9, 2024 · 113,320 vehicles · Transmission

  An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

  Risk: Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Lincoln Aviator Backup Camera Recall (23V598) Repeat recall
  August 25, 2023 · 177,402 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

  Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ford Transit Fuel Line Recall (23V499)
  July 19, 2023 · 10 vehicles · Fuel System

  8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

  Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Transit Defroster Recall (23V122)
  February 24, 2023 · 4,804 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  When the accessory kit is installed, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

  Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the auxiliary wire harness by modifying the wire harness to include the necessary twisted loop, free of charge.

• 2023 Ford Transit Fuel Tank Recall (23V071)
  February 10, 2023 · 1,159 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ford Transit Instrument Cluster Recall (22V791) Repeat recall
  October 20, 2022 · 31,339 vehicles · Electrical System

  The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

  Risk: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Backup Camera Display Recall (22V621) Repeat recall
  August 12, 2022 · 46 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear.

  Risk: A missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install the audio control module and program the unit, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Instrument Cluster Recall (22V415)
  June 10, 2022 · 30,467 vehicles · Electrical System

  The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect," and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: Failure to illuminate the cluster display could render safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Label Recall (22V384)
  May 27, 2022 · 5,247 vehicles · Other Equipment

  In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles.

  Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Backup Camera Display Recall (22V186)
  March 25, 2022 · 305 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The image processing module for the 360-degree camera system may not process the image from the rearview camera under certain rear loading vehicle conditions.

  Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module B (IPMB) software, free of charge.

• 2022 Ford Transit Backup Camera Display Recall (22V183)
  March 25, 2022 · 119 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.

  Risk: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ford Transit Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V592)
  July 30, 2021 · 42,493 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge.

Which Transit parts are recalled most?

Which Transit model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Transit for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 29 Ford Transit campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Transit owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The vehicle constantly has issues shifting gears. This could lead to a potential accident. This is a common problem with this vehicle.

2021 FORD Transit owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11660954

Issue is with Hankook tires. Mileage on original OEM tires on my campervan from Ford. 44,600 miles. Good tread, air pressure checked daily on trips. Date code of manufacture of tires: 41st week, 2020. Took ownership of campervan on Dec 6th, 2021. Travel west on I-696 at 70 mph. Driver’s left front tire exploded.

2021 FORD Transit owner, Wheels, NHTSA complaint 11679769

My 2022 Ford E-Transit 350 has had repeated safety and performance failures. The vehicle has an open recall on the rearview camera, which caused a police incident when I hit another car because the camera was not working properly.

2022 FORD Transit owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11690892

Can a recall make your Transit a lemon in California?

Owners of a Ford Transit often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

13 of the 29 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Ford models with recalls

• Bronco: 50 recalls
• Bronco Sport: 32 recalls
• E-150: 1 recall
• E-250: 1 recall
• E-Transit: 3 recalls
• Ecosport: 3 recalls
• Edge: 9 recalls
• Escape: 34 recalls
• Escape Hybrid: 1 recall
• Escape PHEV: 2 recalls
• Expedition: 25 recalls
• Explorer: 59 recalls
• Explorer Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Explorer Intercept Hybrid: 1 recall
• Explorer PHEV: 1 recall
• Explorer Police Intercept: 1 recall
• F-150: 59 recalls
• F-150 Hybrid: 2 recalls
• F-150 Lightning Bev: 15 recalls
• F-250 SD: 39 recalls
• F-350 SD: 40 recalls
• F-450 SD: 31 recalls
• Maverick: 45 recalls
• Maverick Hybrid: 1 recall
• Mustang: 28 recalls
• Mustang Gtd: 1 recall
• Mustang Mach E: 22 recalls
• Ranger: 32 recalls
• Transit: 29 recalls
• Transit Connect: 4 recalls

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