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2022 Ford Transit Connect Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

8/100

#13 most-complained of 14 Transit Connect years

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect has a complaint index of 8, the lowest among all 14 model years with data, and ranks 13th worst (meaning it's among the best). It has 6 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 reported fire, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other years.

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
24 city / 27 hwy

Top 2022 Ford Transit Connect problems

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

  1. Electrical System2 (33%)
  2. Engine2 (33%)
  3. Other2 (33%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (17%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (17%)

What owners report

  • Speedometer stops working or lighting up intermittently, with Ford stating a related recall does not cover the vehicle.
  • Electrical System issues account for a third of reported complaints, tied with Engine problems as the top concern.
  • A rearview camera software issue prompted a recall affecting this and other Ford model years.
2022 Ford Transit Connect complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Nov 2025Jun 2026Aug 2026
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Aug 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

2022 Ford Transit Connect recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    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.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2022 Ford Transit Connect fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
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.

2022 compared with other Transit Connect years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution6232825
2021Best08425
2022Best86125
2023No verdict151025.5

All Ford Transit Connect years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Transit Connect has a complaint index of 8, the lowest of all 14 model years tracked, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other years of this model.
What problems does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect have?
NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2022 Transit Connect, split evenly between Electrical System and Engine issues, with one complaint each in Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Structure & Body, Transmission & Powertrain, and Visibility & Wipers.
Does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect have a recall?
Yes, one recall (campaign 25V442000) covers a rearview camera software update; Ford dealers perform this free of charge and it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Transit Connect compare to other years?
The 2022 model ranks 13th worst out of 14 model years, meaning only one year (2021, with a complaint index of 0) scored better.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect?
EPA rates the 2022 Transit Connect at 25 mpg combined (24 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.

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.