Is the 2021 Ford Transit reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Transit?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Transit have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2021 Ford Transit

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2021 Ford Transit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:51:28.415Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 24
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2021: 24 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2001	1
2014	3
2015	192
2016	155
2017	98
2018	57
2019	37
2020	84
2021	24
2022	39
2023	60
2024	28
2025	4
2026	5
2027	0

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

6 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.

Wheels

5 of 24 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing hub.

Suspension

3 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.

Electrical system

3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

Visibility/wiper

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2021-12-30Seat belts21V592000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles.

Remedy: 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 notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021.

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2023-08-07Fuel system, gasoline23V499000 Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A.

Remedy: 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 1-480-464-7007.

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2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 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,...

Remedy: 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 for this recall is 25S72.

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2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 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...

Remedy: 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 at 1-800-956-6668.

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 5 reports on file for this year.
Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 21V592000 · Seat belts
Recall 23V499000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Ford Transit reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Transit?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Transit have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.