repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford Escape PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Escape Phev, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford Escape Phev has problems
80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine
25Electrical system
11Power train
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Structure
3Steering
2Forward collision avoidance
2Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Ford Escape Phev 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
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, 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 Escape Phev 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 Phev median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Ford Escape Phev safety ratings
2022 Ford Escape PHEV SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Escape Phev owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
this recall has been in effect for nearly 1 year & puts my car @ risk but also doesn't allow me to charge beyond 80%, greatly effecting fuel efficiency. Ford has failed to address the issue in a timely manner or offered any compensation for my additional fuel consumption or offered a realistic…
I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the safety of my 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which I believe may have been rushed to market without sufficient development or reliability testing. As Ford’s first iteration of the Escape PHEV, it appears to suffer…
Vehicle enters into a conserve power warning and will not start. While operating the vehicle in drive vehicle will lose power and deactivate all safety and control features. Contacted Ford and no remedy or assistance will be provided.
Own a 2022 Escape Phev?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.