2026 Ford TransitProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Transit, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Ford Transit has problems

6 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
Wheels30
Service brakes10
Electrical system10
Suspension10
Structure10
Seat belts10

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

1 recall

2026 Ford Transit 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.

–no report yet

Rear/other: buckle assembly

New

Recall 26V-579 · Sep 9, 2026 · 1,945 vehicles

Risk. A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the 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

2026 vs. every other Transit 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 Transit median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Transit owners report

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

On 04/14/2026, the second day after purchase.There was extreme vibration from the back of my vehicle at 40 -to- 45MPH and highway speeds 70-to-80MPH. after several service visits the vehicle still has vibration at 70 -to- 80MPH. At highway speeds there is so much vibration that window visors and…
Complaint 11749095 · Jul 8, 2026
!!!PLEASE MAKE A NATIONAL BROADCAST!!!: "Do not drive - brake booster pushrod cotter pin inspection" Recall incomplete Do not drive your vehicle until your recall service is complete. The dealer might be able to complete the free service at your location or you can get your vehicle towed to a…
Complaint 11744640 · Jun 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently shuddered upon depression of the accelerator pedal, without warning. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions; however, the dealer had failed to duplicate…
Complaint 11743570 · Jun 11, 2026 · 49 miles

Own a 2026 Transit?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.