The Lemon IndexFord Flex recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009–2019 Ford Flex, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 14
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2017–2019
The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
92,347 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V732000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2015–2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Dec 2024 · model year 2019
The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
30,715 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V951000
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2013–2018
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
211,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V072000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2019
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
87 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V548000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2016 · model years 2016–2017 3.5L engines only
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
1,163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V925000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2016 · model years 2013–2015 3.5L engines only
A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
77,502 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V621000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2009–2012
The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V247000
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
868 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V812000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied.
7,165 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V464000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2011–2013 Hybrid only
The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
393,623 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V340000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.
113,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V710000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
83,250 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V393000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
390,783 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V227000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Flex?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Flex have?
14 recall campaigns across model years 2009–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 34.
Which Ford Flex year has the most recalls?
The 2013, with 6 campaigns. 2019: 4, 2017: 4, 2015: 4.
What are most Ford Flex recalls about?
Fuel system, gasoline: 3 of the 14 campaigns. Then back over prevention (2) and airbags (1).
What is the newest Ford Flex recall?
Body structure, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V732000): The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
What is the biggest Ford Flex recall?
NHTSA 25V695000 (back over prevention, Oct 2025) covers 1,448,655 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
How do I check if my Ford Flex has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Flex: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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