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2019 Ford Transit recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 37
Latest campaign: Dec 17, 2025

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	May 5, 2020	20V250000 20V222000
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	Dec 17, 2025	25V876000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000
Parking brake	1	Aug 11, 2021	21V631000
Suspension	1	May 7, 2021	21V324000
Structure	1	Jun 11, 2019	19V439000
Seats	1	Mar 22, 2019	19V229000
Power train	1	Feb 21, 2019	19V103000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 17, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 17, 202525V876000	Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement latch/anchor An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V876000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V876000 · Dec 17, 2025
Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Aug 11, 202121V631000	Parking brake: conventional mechanical Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V631000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure. Risk Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39. Campaign NHTSA 21V631000 · Aug 11, 2021
May 7, 202121V324000	Suspension: rear axle Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V324000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture. Risk Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21. Campaign NHTSA 21V324000 · May 7, 2021
May 5, 202020V250000	Seat belts: front retractor An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V250000 What's wrong National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477. Campaign NHTSA 20V250000 · May 5, 2020
Apr 20, 202020V222000	Seat belts: front retractor An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V222000 What's wrong TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540. Campaign NHTSA 20V222000 · Apr 20, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

37Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	7	19	1
Unknown or other	7	19	0
Electrical system	5	14	0
Structure	4	11	0
Vehicle speed control	4	11	2
Engine	3	8	0
Power train	3	8	0
Air bags	2	5	1
Seat belts	2	5	0
Steering	2	5	0
Visibility/wiper	1	3	0
Hydraulic	1	3	0
Suspension	1	3	0
Wheels	1	3	0
Exterior lighting	1	3	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Transit High Roof 15 Pass, Transit High ROOF(8,10,12) Pass, Transit Low Roof 15 Pass, Transit Low ROOF(8,10,12) Pass, Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass, Transit Medium ROOF(8,10,12) Pass, Transit Van.

Latest reports

Air bags
“Air bag failure at 35 to 45 mph. All sensors on front end should have been activated to deploy. I am reporting this due to this vehical having prior mvc and has been serviced.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757814
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Ford Transit. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The vehicle was purchased March 7, 2026. The mileage was recorded at 74,127 at the time of the purchase.”
Filed 03/09/2026 · ODI 11722960
Seat belts
“This fall 2025, my kids started saying they couldn’t get out of this one particular seat. It would get stuck and they had to try to slide out from under the seat belt to get out.”
Filed 01/30/2026 · ODI 11714556

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2019 Ford Transit recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Transit. The most recent, 25V876000 (reported December 17, 2025), concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Ford Transit recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment adaptive/mobility (1), back over prevention (1), parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Ford Transit?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Ford Transit?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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