Does the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV have an engine recall?

NHTSA complaints reference Campaign Number 23V380000 for the engine, tied to premature engine failure and fire risk, though no related_recalls entry with further detail is listed in the data provided.

How common are engine complaints on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?

Engine complaints make up 37 of the 78 total complaints filed for this model year, or 47% of all complaints, the highest share among all years listed.

At what mileage do engine problems appear on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 3,000 miles.

Were there crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the engine issue?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Which other model year has similar engine complaint patterns?

The 2021 Ford Escape PHEV also shows a notable share of engine complaints, at 41% of 9 complaints, compared to 47% of 37 complaints for 2022.

2022 Ford Escape PHEV Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 37 of 78 total complaints (47%) filed on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV, the largest share of any component. Most center on a recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V380000) for premature engine failure with a fire risk, and owners reported long delays waiting for repair parts.

Engine complaints: 37; 47% of 78
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving a recall notice (NHTSA Campaign 23V380000) for premature engine failure with an increased risk of fire, but say replacement parts were not available at the dealer.
Multiple owners state Ford exceeded the timeline it originally gave for the recall remedy, which had been expected by October 2023.
Some owners describe contacting a dealer directly and being told parts for the recall repair were still unavailable, with no updated timeline given.
One owner described unpredictable catastrophic engine failure risk tied to the recall for hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the vehicle.
One report described an unrelated cruise control control-input issue rather than an engine failure itself.

When 2022 Ford Escape PHEV engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2023, latest Jul 16, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2023 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape PHEV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20200 (0%)
20219 (41%)
202237 (47%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV have an engine recall?: NHTSA complaints reference Campaign Number 23V380000 for the engine, tied to premature engine failure and fire risk, though no related_recalls entry with further detail is listed in the data provided.
How common are engine complaints on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?: Engine complaints make up 37 of the 78 total complaints filed for this model year, or 47% of all complaints, the highest share among all years listed.
At what mileage do engine problems appear on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 3,000 miles.
Were there crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the engine issue?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Which other model year has similar engine complaint patterns?: The 2021 Ford Escape PHEV also shows a notable share of engine complaints, at 41% of 9 complaints, compared to 47% of 37 complaints for 2022.