2021 Ford Edge Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2021 Ford Edge, and owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford Edge
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (back over prevention)
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.
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.…
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Software (back over prevention)
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…
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…
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Software (back over prevention)
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.
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.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Display function (back over prevention) and software (back over prevention)
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.
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…
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Pretensioner (seat belts) and retractor (seat belts)
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."
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…
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Driveshaft (power train)
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.
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…
112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ford Edge have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,231 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 32 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission shudder, vehicle only has 87K miles on it. Ford knows it's an issue and has issued TSBs on this exact problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Power train
“Upon accelerating from a stop the car shutters.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Ford Edge (Edge AWD, Edge FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–21 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Ford Edge model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Edge model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford Edge | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Ford Edge | 5 | 989 |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 6 | 1,120 |
| 2009 Ford Edge | 6 | 261 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | 6 | 673 |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,803 |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,134 |
| 2013 Ford Edge | 2 | 2,446 |
| 2014 Ford Edge | 3 | 382 |
| 2015 Ford Edge | 7 | 727 |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 7 | 919 |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 8 | 1,369 |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 7 | 836 |
| 2019 Ford Edge | 3 | 770 |
| 2020 Ford Edge | 4 | 323 |
| 2021 Ford Edge | 7 | 112 |
| 2022 Ford Edge | 5 | 131 |
| 2023 Ford Edge | 4 | 23 |
| 2024 Ford Edge | 2 | 44 |
Checking a specific 2021 Ford Edge
How do I know if my 2021 Ford Edge has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2021 Ford Edge; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V011000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.