repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 136 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Edge, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-160 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: JamesYoung8167, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford Edge has problems
136 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Power train1 crash/fire/injury
20Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
7Air bags
7Forward collision avoidance
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Vehicle speed control
2111 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 48 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 20 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 3 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 21 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2024 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Ford.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Edge year
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 Edge median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Ford Edge safety ratings
2022 Ford Edge SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 24V-635
In owners' words
What Edge owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was going about 80 on the interstate and it just started to lurch and hard shift until I took the next exit. Got up to a stoplight went to go. The engine kept revving, but the car would not move. Had trouble shifting did another hard shift finally got it to drive and got home even though it was…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward and jerked violently. The contact stated that the…
I have a 2022 Ford Edge with catastrophic internal mechanical failure of the 8F35 8-speed automatic transmission and torque converter assembly. This issue became substantially noticeable in early April of 2026 (probably earlier but I was unaware it was transmission issues) while on a road trip when…
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