Mechanical: spare tire mount/rack
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Escape Escape 21. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2026. Updated daily.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Escape.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape 21 median. How we score
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.