Does the 2025 Ford Transit have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Ford Transit, the most recent reported on February 17, 2026 (Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Transit?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2025 Ford Transit complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Ford Transit recalls and problems

4 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Transit.

recalls

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.

2025 Ford Transit recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 26V090000 · reported February 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 15,965 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
The risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C07. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · reported December 17, 2025 · Rollx Vans · 86 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V344000 · reported June 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 156 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
The risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes2
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Sep 25, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
Vehicle: 2025 Ford Transit 250 VIN: […] Owner: AQ ELECTRIC LLC - […] - […] Purchase: … - Sunshine Ford […] Safety Defect: Electric Emergency Parking Brake / Electronic Parking Brake self-activation Incident Date 1: … approx 10:00 PM - Same day […] […] returned vehicle (…, 14 days, said no fault found), Emergency Brake…

Sep 15, 2026 · Electrical system
Rear A/C stopped working at 8k miles. Took it in under warranty. They have zero motors in the U.S. and have not provided a solution. I can not safely transport our children or an elderly woman in 100 degree heat without A/C. They say it is still usable and will not guarantee to pay for rental.

Mar 9, 2026 · Service brakes
The Ford dealer where I bought this vehicle denies that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. That is Christina, Service Depart, Auto Nation Ford, Littleton, Colorado This recall states that I should not drive the vehicle until the recall has been serviced. I am unable to get Ford to honor the recall.

Aug 9, 2025 · Unknown or other
VIN: […] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST 2025 Transit Safety Recalls* High voltage battery hvb side rail inspection Recall incomplete Rear camera screen software update Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete INFORMATION REDACTED…

Transit model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	16	39	2	0
2023	18	60	2	0
2024	10	28	0	2
2025	4	4	1	0
2026	1	5	0	0
2027	1	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2015 Transit has the most complaints (193). All Ford Transit years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Ford Transit have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Ford Transit, the most recent reported on February 17, 2026 (Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Transit?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2025 Ford Transit complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 25, 2026.