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Model year 2023 · Ford

2023 Ford Edge recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Edge. The most recent was reported on March 3, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EDGE.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Edge, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V124000March 3, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
23V596000August 25, 2023Exterior Lighting › Headlights
23V198000March 24, 2023Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Child Seat (1) · Exterior Lighting (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)
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)
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 23V596000Manufacturer no. 23C26

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2023
Owner notification
October 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,523 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.

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 23V596000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V198000Manufacturer no. 23C09

Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Report received by NHTSA
March 24, 2023
Owner notification
May 11, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety risk

A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.

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 23V198000, 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.