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Ford Transit 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ford Transit: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

193Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
26Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints 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.

Power Train80 complaints

80 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V865000, 17V408000, 19V103000, 19V767000.

Engine43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V708000, 16V618000.

Unknown Or Other25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V482000, 21V631000.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V668000, 18V275000.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V483000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V402000, 16V111000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 8 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V782000, 19V205000, 19V229000, 19V238000, 19V247000, 19V313000, 19V329000, 19V333000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V188000.

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.

14V482000Reported August 6, 2014 - 1,290 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,290 vehicles across all affected models.

14V483000Reported August 6, 2014 - 592 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 592 vehicles across all affected models.

14V708000Reported November 5, 2014 - 89 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 89 vehicles across all affected models.

15V402000Reported June 24, 2015 - 49 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 49 vehicles across all affected models.

15V865000Reported December 22, 2015 - 1,170 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,170 vehicles across all affected models.

16V111000Reported February 25, 2016 - 48,990 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 48,990 vehicles across all affected models.

16V188000Reported April 4, 2016 - 37,066 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 37,066 vehicles across all affected models.

16V331000Reported May 20, 2016 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

16V350000Reported May 24, 2016 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

16V618000Reported August 24, 2016 - 2,013 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,013 vehicles across all affected models.

17V408000Reported June 26, 2017 - 372,991 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 372,991 vehicles across all affected models.

17V668000Reported October 23, 2017 - 65,206 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 65,206 vehicles across all affected models.

18V275000Reported April 30, 2018 - 25,658 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 25,658 vehicles across all affected models.

18V782000Reported November 6, 2018 - 475 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 475 vehicles across all affected models.

19V103000Reported February 21, 2019 - 174 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 174 vehicles across all affected models.

19V183000Reported March 6, 2019 - 137 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 137 vehicles across all affected models.

19V205000Reported March 18, 2019 - 471 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 471 vehicles across all affected models.

19V229000Reported March 22, 2019 - 776 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 776 vehicles across all affected models.

19V238000Reported March 26, 2019 - 12 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 12 vehicles across all affected models.

19V247000Reported March 28, 2019 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

19V271000Reported April 3, 2019 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

19V313000Reported April 18, 2019 - 2,080 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 2,080 vehicles across all affected models.

19V329000Reported April 26, 2019 - 360 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 360 vehicles across all affected models.

19V333000Reported April 29, 2019 - 544 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 544 vehicles across all affected models.

19V767000Reported October 25, 2019 - 293,558 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 293,558 vehicles across all affected models.

21V631000Reported August 11, 2021 - 30 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 30 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

AQ18001Opened April 2, 2018 - Closed September 25, 2024

Zipcar Rental Concerns. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20155
201616
201718
201821
201921
202015
202122
20227
202323
202414
202520
202611
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.