The 2023 Ford Edge has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2023 Ford Edge recalls
Rearview Camera May Go Blank, Raising Crash Risk
Some Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles may have an Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) that can overheat and shut down.
Rearview Camera May Freeze or Go Blank in Reverse
A software error in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) can cause the rearview camera image to lag, freeze, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Right headlight may glare or aim wrong, raising crash risk
The front right headlight on certain 2023 vehicles may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, so the vehicles do not meet federal lighting requirements under FMVSS 108.
Child Seat Tether Anchor May Not Hold in a Crash
Some 2023 vehicles have weak tether wire welds on the left-side second-row seat back frame.
Most common 2023 Ford Edge problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
The ClickTight mechanism is what allows the car seat to be moved in/out of the vehicle after securing using the seatbelt of the vehicle. Essentially, this mechanism causes the bottom of the car seat to fold up and allows the parent to unlatch the seatbelt to move the car seat. This mechanism is spring loaded and is supposed to lock/unlock by simply squeezing together two red handles. On my car seat, this mechanism has become stuck and does not allow the mechanism to lock into place & secure the car seat onto the seat belt. I am unsure of what is causing this jam, but I have only purchased this car seat on May 15, 2026 in brand new condition from Amazon. I have not been involved in an acciden
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the center console display overheated, causing the cabin temperature to become extremely hot. The air conditioning could not be operated due to the center console display being inoperable. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the center console display was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
CAR HESITATES WHEN GIVING GAS PEDAL, ON GOING ISSSUE, DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME SPERATIC
On June 20th 2026 while driving my 2023 Ford Edge SEL AWD at approximately 35mph on an active hwy (93 AZ NB in Wickenburg AZ) the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of motive power and came to a sudden stop in a jerking motion. The vehicle completely disabled itself without warning in live traffic, presenting an immediate and severe safety hazard to myself and surrounding motorists. I was forced to stay in an immobile position impeding the flow of traffic and could not coast safely out of the way of hazardous traffic conditions and subsequently was almost hit by a semi-truck and another POV. The vehicle was subsequently towed out of the hwy with law enforcement present for safety
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
2023 Ford Edge questions
Does the 2023 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Edge: Rearview Camera May Go Blank, Raising Crash Risk; Rearview Camera May Freeze or Go Blank in Reverse; Right headlight may glare or aim wrong, raising crash risk; Child Seat Tether Anchor May Not Hold in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Edge?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Power Train (5), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Ford Edge has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.