2026 Ford Transit recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 5
Latest campaign: Sep 9, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Sep 9, 2026	26V579000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 9, 2026Latest campaign


Sep 9, 202626V579000	Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V579000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status. Risk A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V579000 · Sep 9, 2026

Sep 9, 202626V579000

Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly

A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V579000

What's wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
Risk: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V579000 · Sep 9, 2026

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 component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

5Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Wheels	3	60
Unknown or other	2	40
Suspension	1	20
Structure	1	20
Electrical system	1	20
Service brakes	1	20

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 Van Gas Ice, Transit Wagon - High Roof 12 Pass Ice, Transit Wagon - High Roof 15 Pass Ice, Transit Wagon - Low Roof 12 Pass Ice, Transit Wagon - Low Roof 15 Pass Ice, Transit Wagon - Med Roof 12 Pass Ice, Transit Wagon - Med Roof 15 Pass Ice.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“I locked myself in the cargo area of a Ford Transit Cargo van. This is a safety issue as one should always be able to exit any part of the van. I had the key fob with me at the time.”
Filed 07/09/2026 · ODI 11749406
Suspension
“On 04/14/2026, the second day after purchase.There was extreme vibration from the back of my vehicle at 40 -to- 45MPH and highway speeds 70-to-80MPH.”
Filed 07/08/2026 · ODI 11749095
Electrical system
“!!!PLEASE MAKE A NATIONAL BROADCAST!!!: "Do not drive - brake booster pushrod cotter pin inspection" Recall incomplete Do not drive your vehicle until your recall service is complete.”
Filed 06/16/2026 · ODI 11744640

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2026 Ford Transit recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Ford Transit. The most recent, 26V579000 (reported September 9, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford Transit?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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