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2023 Ford Edge recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 4 US recalls for the 2023 Ford Edge, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

4US recalls
0urgent recalls
23owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (4)

Over-the-air fix

Back over prevention: software

2026-03-03 · campaign 26V124000 · 849,310 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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 Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Over-the-air fix

Back over prevention: software

2025-05-09 · campaign 25V315000 · 1,076,138 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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 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.

Exterior lighting: headlights

2023-08-25 · campaign 23V596000 · 8,523 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk and remedy

Risk: A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

2023-03-24 · campaign 23V198000 · 19 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk and remedy

Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fix

Visual system

2026-03-03 · campaign 2026-093

Issue: Under certain conditions, the infotainment system could overheat. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the APIM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

Over-the-air fix

Visual system

2025-05-09 · campaign 2025-260

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the SYNC software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

Lights and instruments

2023-09-13 · campaign 2023-509 · 155 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the right headlamp may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the headlamp could be too bright and/or aimed incorrectly. Safety Risk: A headlamp that is too bright or aimed incorrectly could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the right headlamp, and replace it as necessary.

Owner complaints (23)

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Edge (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 731).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Electrical system8
Power train5
Service brakes3
Unknown or other3
Engine2
Vehicle speed control2
Structure2
Fuel/propulsion system2

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Ford Edge.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Ford Edge SUV FWD5★5★5★4★
2023 Ford Edge SUV AWD5★5★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2023 Ford Edge version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Edge AWD 2.0 L Automatic 8-spd212823$2,900
Edge AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8)202823$2,900
Edge AWD 2.7 L Automatic (S8)192521$3,200
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.