2023 Ford Transit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Ford Transit has a Complaint Index of 64, ranking 5th worst out of 12 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 56 complaints and 18 recall campaigns. Electrical System problems lead at 25% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 23%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 64/100
- #5 of 12 Transit years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 56
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 18
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2023 Ford Transit problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System14 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (23%)
- Other10 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (14%)
- Steering6 (11%)
- Engine5 (9%)
- Structure & Body4 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (5%)
- Lane Departure3 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear differential or axle failures can cause both rear wheels to lock up and the driveshaft to shear off, leading to loss of control at highway speed.
- Third brake light fails to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed, reported at very low mileage.
- Blind spot detection triggers false alerts with no vehicle present, or fails to alert when a vehicle is actually there.
- Dash warning lights illuminate together with brakes engaging unexpectedly during hard turns, along with loss of pre-collision assist and hill assist functions.
- Owners report long waits for parts to complete recall repairs on the fuel system and back-over prevention camera systems, in some cases exceeding a year.
- Rearview and back-over prevention cameras fail to display an image as intended.
2023 Ford Transit recalls
18 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V061000Feb 3, 2026Structure & Body1,403 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Risk: A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S04. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V623000Sep 18, 2025Steering212 vehicles
Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Risk: Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S95. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 24, 2025.
2023 compared with other Transit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford Transit reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Transit has a Complaint Index of 64 and ranks 5th worst among 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 56 complaints and 18 recall campaigns on file.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Transit?
- Electrical System issues make up 25% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 23%, Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 16%, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 14%.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Transit have?
- NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Transit, covering areas including Structure & Body, Steering, Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and HVAC. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Ford Transit should I avoid instead of 2023?
- Among Transit years, 2015 and 2016 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Index scores of 100 and 91, higher than the 2023 model's 64. The 2020 model also carries an Avoid verdict with a Complaint Index of 82.
- At what mileage do 2023 Ford Transit problems tend to show up?
- The overall median mileage at failure for the 2023 Transit is 27,229.5 miles, though Electrical System issues show a higher median of 49,229.5 miles and Transmission & Powertrain issues show 43,729.5 miles.