2021 Ford Transit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
32 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Ford Transit, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2021 Ford Transit has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2021 sits among all Transit years
What owners report
Recalls (4)
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with…
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023…
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner…
Technical service bulletins
134 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and electrical — are on file for the 2021 Ford Transit. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Transit TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Ford Transit reliable?
The 2021 Ford Transit drew 32 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2015).
What are the most common 2021 Ford Transit problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Ford Transit are wheels & tires (7 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (6), and other (4).
Does the 2021 Ford Transit have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Ford Transit. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.