2024 Ford Edge Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2024 Ford Edge ranks among the best model years, with a complaint index of 12, 44 complaints, and 2 recalls. It ranks 16th out of 17 years by worst-first order, well below higher-complaint years like 2013 and 2011.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 12/100
- #16 of 18 Edge years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 44
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2024 Ford Edge problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (23%)
- Other10 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (18%)
- Structure & Body7 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
- Airbags3 (7%)
- Engine2 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during low-speed and multi-vehicle crashes, including one where the vehicle allegedly accelerated on its own while parking.
- The rearview camera has frozen or seized while reversing, in one case leading to a crash into a parked vehicle.
- The backup camera image has appeared dim and unclear, especially at night.
- The sunroof reportedly exploded on its own while a door was closed in freezing weather, scattering glass inside the cabin.
- The driver's side mirror glass has appeared distorted or warped since purchase, making it harder to judge distance.
- While shifting into reverse on an incline, the vehicle reportedly lurched forward instead of moving in the selected direction.
2024 Ford Edge recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 driverâs 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 Ford Edge carries a complaint index of 12 and a Best verdict, ranking 16th out of 17 model years from worst to best.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Edge?
- Electrical System issues lead with 10 complaints (23% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 8 complaints (18%) and Structure & Body with 7 complaints (16%).
- Does the 2024 Ford Edge have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Ford Edge, both involving the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) overheating and shutting down, which can disable the rearview camera image.
- How does the 2024 Ford Edge compare to other Edge model years?
- With a complaint index of 12, the 2024 Edge performs much better than years like 2013 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2011 (complaint index 94, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Edge?
- The EPA rates the 2024 Ford Edge at 23 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.