14
recalls
The Ford Flex has 14 recalls covering 2.85 million vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (6). Owners filed 251 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 2013: 6
Units affected
2.85M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
251
+17.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
20 rated versions, model years 2009 to 2019
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2017 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2017 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.1% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
The 16 newest of 20 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Flex, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
251 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system395
- Steering381
- Unknown or other252
- Back over prevention234
- Structure192
- Engine183
- Fuel/propulsion system165
- Complaints
- 1,930
- Crashes reported
- 64
- Fires reported
- 11
- People injured
- 56
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Flex by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 469K units
- Back over prevention2 · 1.48M units
- Air bags1 · 695 units
- Electrical system1 · 87 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1,163 units
- Parking brake1 · 7,165 units
- Power train1 · 83K units
- Seats1 · 113K units
Ford Flex recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Ford Flex recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Ford Flex. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Flex have?
14 recalls cover the Ford Flex, for 2.85 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Flex?
Electrical system: named in 395 of the 1,930 safety complaints about the Ford Flex, then steering (381). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.