Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline (26.1% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints here are 5.3× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
All 6 of the most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 · 26.1% | Recalled | Recall 22V859000 · Recall 24V187000 · Recall 25V165000 · Recall 25V467000 |
| Service Brakes | 32 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 21V922000 |
| Engine | 29 · 13.1% | Recalled | Recall 22V191000 · Recall 22V484000 · Recall 23V380000 · Recall 25V345000 |
| Power Train | 28 · 12.6% | Recalled | Recall 24V330000 · Recall 25V133000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V149000 · Recall 24V954000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V859000 · Recall 24V187000 · Recall 25V165000 · Recall 25V467000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 222 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V922000 · 2021 · reported 11/23/2021
During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V149000 · 2022 · reported 03/11/2022
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V191000 · 2022 · reported 03/25/2022
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V484000 · 2022 · reported 07/07/2022
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V859000 · 2022 · reported 11/18/2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V380000 · 2023 · reported 05/26/2023
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V187000 · 2024 · reported 03/08/2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V330000 · 2024 · reported 05/10/2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · 2024 · reported 11/08/2024
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V954000 · 2024 · reported 12/20/2024
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V133000 · 2025 · reported 02/28/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V165000 · 2025 · reported 03/14/2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V345000 · 2025 · reported 05/23/2025
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V467000 · 2025 · reported 07/11/2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · 2025 · reported 12/01/2025
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V117000 · 2026 · reported 03/03/2026
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V123000 · 2026 · reported 03/03/2026
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The check…”NHTSA complaint 11639875 — filed 01/31/2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road…”NHTSA complaint 11611557 — filed 08/29/2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11608686 — filed 08/15/2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel system, gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 222 NHTSA complaints (26.1%), followed by service brakes (32), engine (29), power train (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
222 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 19 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V922000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
6 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
