Does the 2012 Ford Edge have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ford Edge, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Edge?

Owners have filed 1,134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (462 complaints), followed by service brakes (247).

How many 2012 Ford Edge complaints mention a crash or fire?

26 of 1,134 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Ford Edge recalls and problems

3 recalls and 1,134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Edge.

recalls

1,134

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Ford Edge recalls

Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 83,250 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
The risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 14V002000 · reported January 6, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 27,933 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 12V438000 · reported September 7, 2012 · Ford Motor Company · 5,499 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system462
Service brakes247
Unknown or other177
Structure168
Exterior lighting84
Engine60
Power train47
Latches/locks/linkages39
Fuel/propulsion system32
Electronic stability control (ESC)28

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 3, 2026 · Electrical system
Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image

Aug 16, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Constant warnings about Forward Collision Warning. Also, backup Camera works intermittently and does not produce parking grid lines.

Jul 24, 2026 · Power train
Engine keeps throwing sensors and transmission has hard shifting and slips ford is against changing fluid because i have put mileage on it. Loses power at stop of red lights

Jul 21, 2026 · Service brakes
The brakes are hard to mash and spongey and it has a hissing kind of sound I believe it is a brake booster. When I bought the vehicle used from a dealership they told me it didn't have any recalls on the vehicle but later own I found out it did have a recall for the abs system so i called the ford company and they…

Edge model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	6	261	6	5
2010	6	673	28	3
2011	3	1,803	23	4
2012	3	1,134	26	5
2013	2	2,447	33	7
2014	3	383	14	0
2015	7	731	18	3

Across all years, the 2013 Edge has the most complaints (2,447). All Ford Edge years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Ford Edge have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ford Edge, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Edge?: Owners have filed 1,134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (462 complaints), followed by service brakes (247).
How many 2012 Ford Edge complaints mention a crash or fire?: 26 of 1,134 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 3, 2026.