2022 Ford Escape HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 34 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 vs. every other Escape Hybrid 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 Escape Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Escape Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"While driving my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, the vehicle suffered an abrupt powertrain failure. A wrench icon and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle immediately dropped into a low-speed mode that severely limited my throttle control on the road. I was unable to drive…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and a code for ABS Internal Module Failure was displayed. The contact was…
On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford Escape HEV caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending). On-site emergency personnel responded within minutes of the fire and the local fire department was on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. They…
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