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2021 Ford Transit Connect Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 8 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 Transit Connect

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

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85/100

Recommended — 2021 Ford Transit Connect

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
8
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Ford Transit Connect (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V376000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V592000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V413000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Ford Transit Connect

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
4
Service Brakes
2
Unknown Or Other
2
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Ford Transit Connect — Complaints by Year

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

2015 65 complaints 2016 102 complaints 2017 27 complaints 2018 21 complaints 2019 50 complaints 2020 30 complaints 2021 8 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2019 — 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 Transit Connect

Is the 2021 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Ford Transit Connect has 4 recalls and 8 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Transit Connect have?
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has 4 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 Transit Connect?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Ford Transit Connect safe to buy?
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Transit Connect should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Transit Connect are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2019.
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.