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2021 Ford Edge recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Edge. The most recent was reported on March 3, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EDGE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Edge, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V124000March 3, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V160000March 14, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
24V635000August 23, 2024Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
22V151000March 11, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V377000May 24, 2021Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
21V011000January 15, 2021Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V124000Manufacturer no. 26S09

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
849,310 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Edge
August 14, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V124000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Edge
August 19, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V160000Manufacturer no. 25S28

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,290 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Edge
December 15, 2020 – January 20, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V160000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V635000Manufacturer no. 24S55

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
August 23, 2024
Owner notification
July 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
90,736 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Edge
May 10, 2021 – October 29, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V635000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V151000Manufacturer no. 22S14

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
March 11, 2022
Owner notification
April 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
78,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Back Over Prevention › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V151000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V377000Manufacturer no. 21C13

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2021
Owner notification
June 15, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
82 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V377000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V011000Manufacturer no. 21S02

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
147 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V011000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2026.