2021 Ford Edge Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 113 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2021 Ford Edge

The 2021 Ford Edge shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

7 recalls on record

113

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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….

NHTSA #21V011000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor

A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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….

NHTSA #21V377000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function

A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #22V151000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #24V635000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software

A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #25V160000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #25V315000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

NHTSA #26V124000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Ford Edge

Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Back Over Prevention

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Visibility

Engine

Engine And Engine Cooling

Suspension

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Ford Edge — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 113 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.