The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles.
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
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 and full notice
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.
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, 2021-2023Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair 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: A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 23C26.
Child seats
Mar 24, 2023
vehicle tether anchor
Fails federal standard 225 (child seat anchorages)
The child seat tether wire welds on the second-rowleft-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: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-sidesecond-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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 23C09.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Edge. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Electrical system8 · 36%
Powertrain5 · 23%
Brakes3 · 14%
Body structure2 · 9%
Engine2 · 9%
Fuel and propulsion system2 · 9%
Speed control2 · 9%
Unknown or other3 · 14%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Ford Edge recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Edge drew the most (130) and the 2023 drew 13.
Owner complaints
2023: 22 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Complaints
2016
912
2017
1,357
2018
824
2019
766
2020
316
2021
111
2022
130
2023
22
2024
44
Safety recalls
2023: 4 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Recalls
2016
7
2017
8
2018
7
2019
3
2020
4
2021
7
2022
5
2023
4
2024
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Ford Edge SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Ford Edge SUV FWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Edge problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (8), powertrain (5), brakes (3). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Ford Edge safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Ford Edge earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Edge has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EDGE.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.