65
recalls
The Ford Transit has 65 recalls covering 4.66 million vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (28). Owners filed 122 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
65
Most for 2015: 28
Units affected
4.66M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
122
-0.8% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
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
5 rated versions, model years 2015 to 2020
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VAN · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2018 | VAN · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2017 | VAN · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2016 | VAN · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2015 | VAN · RWD | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Transit, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
122 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train237
- Unknown or other112
- Engine108
- Electrical system106
- Structure55
- Service brakes53
- Fuel/propulsion system51
- Complaints
- 787
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 13
- People injured
- 43
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Transit by component
- Back over prevention10 · 3.54M units
- Seats10 · 4,827 units
- Power train7 · 787K units
- Seat belts6 · 94K units
- Electrical system5 · 156K units
- Equipment adaptive/mobility5 · 231 units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 1,258 units
- Steering3 · 4,016 units
Ford Transit recalls
The 25 newest of 65
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Ford Transit recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Ford Transit. 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 Transit have?
65 recalls cover the Ford Transit, for 4.66 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is back over prevention (10 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Transit?
Power train: named in 237 of the 787 safety complaints about the Ford Transit, then unknown or other (112). 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.