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2022 Ford Transit reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Ford Transit holds 38 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Transit years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 16 recalls on file, including Display, Latch or anchor, and Back-over prevention, software.

2020 Ford Transit 350 XLT passenger van
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Complaints

38

Per year

7

Recalls

16

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 38), then Back-over prevention (8) and Blind spot detection (4). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,632 miles, and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 69,600 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Transit has 23 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 56 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Ford Transit. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (16)

Recall back-over prevention, display 2025-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V887000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Remedy Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 16, 2026.
Vehicles affected 2
Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Vehicles affected 86
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V339000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C19.
Vehicles affected 3,506
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 1,076,138
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V242000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S38.
Vehicles affected 4,625
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V168000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.
Vehicles affected 471
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V598000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
Vehicles affected 177,402
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2023-07-19 · NHTSA campaign 23V499000
Summary Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.
Vehicles affected 10
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2022-10-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V791000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.
Vehicles affected 31,339
Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-08-12 · NHTSA campaign 22V621000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with a rearview camera. These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear.
Remedy Dealers will install the audio control module and program the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S54.
Vehicles affected 46
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2022-06-10 · NHTSA campaign 22V415000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect," and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C11.
Vehicles affected 30,467
Recall Labels 2022-05-27 · NHTSA campaign 22V384000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Remedy Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
Vehicles affected 5,247
Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 22V183000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Remedy Dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S18.
Vehicles affected 119
Recall back-over prevention, software 2022-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 22V186000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The image processing module for the 360-degree camera system may not process the image from the rearview camera under certain rear loading vehicle conditions.
Remedy Dealers will update the Image Processing Module B (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S16.
Vehicles affected 305
Recall seat belts, front, retractor 2021-07-30 · NHTSA campaign 21V592000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
Vehicles affected 42,493

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (38 total)

Electrical system
9
Back-over prevention
8
Blind spot detection
4
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Engine
3
Powertrain
3
Service brakes
3
Warnings
2
Camera
1
Defroster and HVAC
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Head-up display camera/sensor
1
Instrument cluster
1
Latch
1
Rear automatic braking
1
Structure, body
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Of the 13 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 8,632 miles. The middle half fall between 5,000 and 69,600 miles.

Complaints filed per year

120228202311202410202582026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "235/65R16C This vehicle was a rental. During our trip, the right rear/passenger-side rear tire repeatedly lost air pressure, requiring multiple stops to add air. The tire ultimately went completely flat at night while…"
    Tires · filed 2026-09-15
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster went blank and the vehicle shut off, causing a loss of drive power. The vehicle was coasted to the…"
    Engine, electrical system, instrument cluster · filed 2026-08-17
  • "The failure involves the vehicle’s surround-view (360-degree) camera system, specifically the side camera feed and/or image stitching/display system. When the camera system is activated, one side of the 360-degree view…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-23
  • "My transit 2022 van has intermittent issues with the climate controls not working. Sometimes it will completely stop working for a day or more, and other times a few hours. This becomes a big issue in the winter when…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-06-04
  • "Safety Component Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Description of the Safety Defect: The rearview camera system on my 2022 Ford Transit fails completely, displaying either a distorted image, a…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD 2 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 1 star
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD Not rated 3 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD 3 stars 3 stars 5 stars 2 stars
2022 Ford Transit Van Battery Electric VAN RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN RWD Not rated 3 stars Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Transit T150 Wagon two-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 19 17 MPG $3800
Transit T150 Wagon four-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $4050

Specs and fitment

2020 facelift (US market), 2020–present
Body styles Cargo van, Passenger van, Crew van
Oil 3.5L V6 (PFDI), 5W-30 , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R16C (varies with vehicle options)
Towing capacity 6,900 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 21V-978 (Ford 21S54) covers certain 2020 model-year Transit vans equipped with all-wheel drive, on which the bolts attaching the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged and let the driveshaft separate, causing a loss of drive power or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Ford's dealers inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts free of charge, and if any loose bolts are found they also replace the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit and seal. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Transit reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Ford Transit holds 38 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Transit years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 16 recalls on file, including Display, Latch or anchor, and Back-over prevention, software.

What are common problems with a 2022 Ford Transit?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 38), then Back-over prevention (8) and Blind spot detection (4). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,632 miles, and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 69,600 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2022 Ford Transit more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Transit has 23 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 56 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Ford Transit been recalled?

The 2022 Ford Transit has 16 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Transit?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2022 Ford Transit with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Ford Transit get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Transit is 16.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What did the Ford Transit replace in the US lineup?

The Transit replaced the Ford E-Series (Econoline) full-size van starting with the 2015 model year.

Was the 2020 Ford Transit a full redesign?

No, it was a mid-cycle facelift with a new front fascia, dashboard, base engine, and available all-wheel drive, not a new platform.