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2024 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

12/100

#16 most-complained of 18 Edge years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Ford Edge has 44 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 12 out of 100 — #16 highest of 18 Edge model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 5 injuries.

Complaints
44
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 28 hwy

Top 2024 Ford Edge problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System10 (23%)
  2. Other10 (23%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (18%)
  4. Structure & Body7 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
  6. Airbags3 (7%)
  7. Engine2 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  9. Steering2 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
2024 Ford Edge complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2023May 2024Nov 2024Apr 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (4).

2024 Ford Edge recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V124000Mar 3, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras849,310 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 25V315000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,076,138 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    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.

    Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

2024 Ford Edge fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Edge years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best18130523
2023Best022423
2024Best1244223

All Ford Edge years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford Edge a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Ford Edge ranks #16 of 18 among Edge model years (Complaint Index 12/100, verdict: Best). It has 44 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Edge?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (10 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (8 complaints), and structure & body (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Edge, most recently reported 2026, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Edge?
EPA rates the 2024 Ford Edge at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.