2020 Ford Transit: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit. The newest campaign is 25V876000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Dec 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor. 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.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V876000, in the NHTSA record

Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

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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

9 campaigns, newest first. 825,435 units in total.

25V87600017 Dec 2025Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
23V49900019 Jul 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
21V97800016 Dec 2021Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
21V63100011 Aug 2021Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
20V57500023 Sep 2020Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
20V41500017 Jul 2020Air Bags / Side/Window
20V2500005 May 2020Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
20V22200020 Apr 2020Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

25V876000Received 17 Dec 2025. 86 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Report filed by Rollx Vans. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2026.
25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.
23V499000Received 19 Jul 2023. 10 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.
Report filed by QUALITY VANS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2023.
21V978000Received 16 Dec 2021. 4,548 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S54. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 2022.
21V631000Received 11 Aug 2021. 30 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2022.
20V575000Received 23 Sep 2020. 620,246 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2021.
20V415000Received 17 Jul 2020. 68 units.
Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2021.
20V250000Received 5 May 2020. 5 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
Report filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20E-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 2020.
20V222000Received 20 Apr 2020. 205 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
Report filed by TransitWorks. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2020.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2020 Ford Transit
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ21002	Recall query	Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance	Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera	3 Aug 2021	Open

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

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Ford Transit: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/transit/2020/. 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: Rollx Vans

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Transit?: 825,435 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Transit have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Ford Transit, model years 2001 to 2027. 9 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Ford Transit open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.