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Ford Transit Connect 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

104Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints 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.

Visibility22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V260000, 22V192000.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V376000, 22V413000.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V482000, 25V572000.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V643000, 20V331000, 23V502000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 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.

16V482000Reported June 29, 2016 - 1,895 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,895 vehicles across all affected models.

16V643000Reported September 6, 2016 - 2,046,297 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,046,297 vehicles across all affected models.

20V260000Reported May 8, 2020 - 5,088 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 5,088 vehicles across all affected models.

20V305000Reported May 27, 2020 - 1,616 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,616 vehicles across all affected models.

20V331000Reported June 8, 2020 - 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,147,323 vehicles across all affected models.

21V376000Reported May 24, 2021 - 192,080 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 192,080 vehicles across all affected models.

22V192000Reported March 25, 2022 - 39,720 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 39,720 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

23V502000Reported July 21, 2023 - 112,225 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 112,225 vehicles across all affected models.

25V572000Reported September 3, 2025 - 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,456,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20162
201713
20183
201910
202016
202110
202221
202310
20248
20257
20264
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.