The Lemon IndexFord Transit recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2015–2024 Ford Transit, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 63
3 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Body structure · recall issued Feb 2026 · model years 2023–2024 New: most likely still open
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.
1,403 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V061000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued Dec 2025 · model years 2019–2024 New: most likely still open
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
86 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V876000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2022 New: most likely still open
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.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V887000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2023–2024
An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V623000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2016–2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,456,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V572000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2020–2023
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.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2022–2023
The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges.
3,506 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V339000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2022–2024
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000
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- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2025 · model years 2022–2023
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
4,625 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V242000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2022–2023
The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
471 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V168000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2024 · model years 2023–2024
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.
1,075 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V805000
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 2024
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.
373 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V636000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2024 · model years 2023–2024
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.
1,902 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V591000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2023
The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.
6 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V552000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
1,902 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V542000
- Tires · recall issued Mar 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
1,902 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V226000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2023–2024
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.
113,320 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V102000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2022–2023
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
177,402 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V598000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2023 · model years 2020–2023
A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V499000
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2023 · model year 2023
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.
4,804 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V122000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2023 · model year 2023
The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.
1,159 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V071000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
31,339 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V791000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2022 · model year 2022
These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear.
46 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V621000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2022 · model year 2022
The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers.
30,467 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V415000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2022
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.
5,247 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V384000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
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.
305 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V186000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
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.
119 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V183000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2020
The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.
4,548 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V978000
- Parking brake · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2015–2020
An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
30 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V631000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2021–2022
The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
42,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V592000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2019
The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.
2,503 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V324000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
620,246 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V575000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2020 · model year 2020
The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
68 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V415000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V250000
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant.
205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V222000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2015–2017
This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bod…
293,558 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V767000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2018–2019
Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V439000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
544 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V333000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
360 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V329000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
2,080 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V313000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2015–2017
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V271000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V247000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2018
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V252000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V238000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2019
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
776 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V229000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2018
The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
471 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V205000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2015–2017
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V183000
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2016–2018
When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
90 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V332000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2015–2019 Hybrid only
The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
174 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V103000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2015–2018
When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
475 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V782000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2015–2017
Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
25,658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V275000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2015–2017
Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
65,206 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V668000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2015–2017
In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
372,991 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V408000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Aug 2016 · model years 2015–2016 3.2L diesel only
A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
2,013 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V618000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2015
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are …
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V350000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2015
The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V331000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2015–2016
In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
37,066 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V188000
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle.
48,990 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V111000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power.
1,170 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V865000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state "prototype sample." As such, these vehicles fail to…
49 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V402000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time.
89 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V708000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2015
Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
1,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V482000
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2015
A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing…
592 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V483000
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Is one open on your Transit?
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Transit have?
63 recall campaigns across model years 2015–2024, 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 146.
Which Ford Transit year has the most recalls?
The 2015, with 26 campaigns. 2016: 21, 2023: 19, 2017: 18.
What are most Ford Transit recalls about?
Seats: 11 of the 63 campaigns. Then back over prevention (10) and transmission & drivetrain (7).
What is the newest Ford Transit recall?
Body structure, filed Feb 2026 (NHTSA 26V061000): 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.
What is the biggest Ford Transit recall?
NHTSA 25V572000 (back over prevention, Sep 2025) covers 1,456,417 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
How do I check if my Ford Transit 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 Transit: 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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