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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Escape 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

236Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
19Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System87 complaints

87 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V859000, 24V187000, 25V165000, 25V467000.

Engine39 complaints

39 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V191000, 23V380000, 25V345000.

Brakes34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V922000.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V330000, 25V133000.

Unknown Or Other25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V484000, 25V829000.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V442000, 26V123000.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V117000.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V922000Reported November 23, 2021 - 114,666 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 114,666 vehicles across all affected models.

22V149000Reported March 11, 2022 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

22V191000Reported March 25, 2022 - 345,451 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 345,451 vehicles across all affected models.

22V484000Reported July 7, 2022 - 100,689 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 100,689 vehicles across all affected models.

22V859000Reported November 18, 2022 - 521,746 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 521,746 vehicles across all affected models.

23V380000Reported May 26, 2023 - 125,322 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 125,322 vehicles across all affected models.

24V187000Reported March 8, 2024 - 42,652 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 42,652 vehicles across all affected models.

24V330000Reported May 10, 2024 - 9,312 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 9,312 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

24V954000Reported December 20, 2024 - 20,484 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 20,484 vehicles across all affected models.

25V133000Reported February 28, 2025 - 207 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 207 vehicles across all affected models.

25V165000Reported March 14, 2025 - 33,576 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 33,576 vehicles across all affected models.

25V345000Reported May 23, 2025 - 1,809 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,809 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V467000Reported July 11, 2025 - 694,271 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 694,271 vehicles across all affected models.

25V685000Reported October 10, 2025 - 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 59,006 vehicles across all affected models.

25V829000Reported December 1, 2025 - 108,762 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 108,762 vehicles across all affected models.

26V117000Reported March 3, 2026 - 604,533 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 604,533 vehicles across all affected models.

26V123000Reported March 3, 2026 - 889,950 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 889,950 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE23013Opened July 7, 2023 - Closed January 24, 2024

Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23013Opened July 7, 2023 - Closed January 24, 2024

Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24008Opened April 11, 2024 - Closed October 30, 2025

Underhood fires caused by fuel leak. Resulted in recall campaign 25V467.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202214
202342
202443
202563
202674
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.