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2021 Ford Edge Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 93 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Ford Edge

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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58/100

Use Caution — 2021 Ford Edge

The 2021 Ford Edge has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
93
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Ford Edge (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V011000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V377000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V151000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V635000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V160000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V315000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V124000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Ford Edge

Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
27
Back Over Prevention
16
Unknown Or Other
11
Electrical System
10
Visibility
4
Service Brakes
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Suspension
2
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Ford Edge — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 713 complaints 2016 870 complaints 2017 1,274 complaints 2018 758 complaints 2019 701 complaints 2020 278 complaints 2021 93 complaints 2022 114 complaints 2023 17 complaints 2024 38 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Ford Edge

Is the 2021 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Ford Edge has 7 recalls and 93 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Edge have?
The 2021 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Edge?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Ford Edge are: Power Train, Back Over Prevention, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Ford Edge safe to buy?
The 2021 Ford Edge has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Edge should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Edge are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.