2021 Ford Edge: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Edge. The newest campaign is 26V124000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V124000, in the NHTSA record

The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 2,097,079 units in total.

26V1240003 Mar 2026Back Over Prevention / Software
25V3150009 May 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V16000014 Mar 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
24V63500023 Aug 2024Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
22V15100011 Mar 2022Back Over Prevention / Display Function
21V37700024 May 2021Seat Belts / Pretensioner
21V01100015 Jan 2021Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

26V124000Received 3 Mar 2026. 849,310 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2026.
25V315000Received 9 May 2025. 1,076,138 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2025.
25V160000Received 14 Mar 2025. 2,290 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2025.
24V635000Received 23 Aug 2024. 90,736 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S55. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jul 2025.
22V151000Received 11 Mar 2022. 78,376 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2022.
21V377000Received 24 May 2021. 82 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2021.
21V011000Received 15 Jan 2021. 147 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Ford Edge
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA23002	Engineering analysis	Loss of Motive Power	Engine	29 Sep 2023	31 Oct 2024	24V635

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2021 Ford EdgeThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Ford Edge: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/edge/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Edge?: 2,097,079 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Edge have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns for the Ford Edge, model years 2004 to 2024. 7 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Ford Edge open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.