KnownCarProblems2022 Ford Transit Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Transit, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints). It is 7th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints and has 16 recalls.
Most common 2022 Ford Transit problems
Electrical
11 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: adas, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v791000 (electrical system, visibility). The dealer was notified of the issue and the recall repair was performed; however, the contact was informed that additional repairs needed to be made to the HVAC system. Upon…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side view cameras became inoperable and were displaying a black screen. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v598000 (back over…
Backup camera
11 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: warnings, sensing system, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v598000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the driver's side, passenger's side, and rear cameras were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a manufacturing fault. The vehicle was not…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v791000 (electrical system, visibility). The dealer was notified of the issue and the recall repair was performed; however, the contact was informed that additional repairs needed to be made to the HVAC system. Upon…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 15%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the blind spot monitor failed to illuminate and failed to provide the buzzer warning sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer stated that the failure was related to the winnebago coach…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the image was distorted. The message pre-collison assist not available was displayed and then disappeared. The contact stated that the camera was repaired under…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 10%Brakes
3 complaints · 8%Engine
3 complaints · 8%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 side of the road and restarted. The failure reoccurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ford Transit recalls
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Failure to illuminate the cluster display could render safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Backup camera: display function
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Ford Transit
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Transit?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (11 complaints); backup camera (11 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); visibility and wipers (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Transit have?
- 16 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 18, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford Transit?
- It is 7th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.