2023 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Edge, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-198 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Ford Edge has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system80
Power train50
Service brakes31
Fuel/propulsion system20
Structure20
Vehicle speed control21
Engine20
Visibility10
Fuel system, gasoline10
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2023 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.

89%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-124 · Mar 3, 2026 · 849,310 vehicles · 755,919 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · 1,002,966 repaired

Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2025 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 23V-596 · Aug 25, 2023 · 8,523 vehicles · 7,515 repaired

Risk. A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2025 Q1

Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

Recall 23V-198 · Mar 24, 2023 · 19 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 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

2023 Ford Edge safety ratings

2023 Ford Edge SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2023 Ford Edge frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2023 Ford Edge side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2023 Ford Edge side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Edge owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On June 20th 2026 while driving my 2023 Ford Edge SEL AWD at approximately 35mph on an active hwy (93 AZ NB in Wickenburg AZ) the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of motive power and came to a sudden stop in a jerking motion. The vehicle completely disabled itself without warning in…
Complaint 11757324 · Aug 16, 2026
I reported this the other day. The screen will go black and stay that way for several minutes. It will then come back on then out again. It's getting a lot worse. I'm an older lady that's a lower leg amputee trying to work and I need this screen for directions as I'm by myself in areas I don't…
Complaint 11728165 · Mar 31, 2026
When driving the screen will black out and be off for several seconds. It does not reform to what was on there before this happened. This has hairbrush at least 60 times since owning this vehicle. Took it back to dealer and they said needs new battery. Took too another dealer they said battery is…
Complaint 11727735 · Mar 29, 2026

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