Model year 2019 · Ford

2019 Ford Transit recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Transit. The most recent was reported on December 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TRANSIT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Transit, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V876000	December 17, 2025	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor ›
25V572000	September 3, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V631000	August 11, 2021	Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable
21V324000	May 7, 2021	Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
20V250000	May 5, 2020	Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
20V222000	April 20, 2020	Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
19V439000	June 11, 2019	Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit
19V229000	March 22, 2019	Seats
19V103000	February 21, 2019	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Seat Belts (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V876000

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor ›

Report received by NHTSA: December 17, 2025
Owner notification: February 5, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 86 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Transit: May 22, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

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 QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Safety risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V876000, filed by Rollx Vans. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 3, 2025
Owner notification: January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Transit: July 30, 2015 – December 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V631000Manufacturer no. 21S39

Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable

Report received by NHTSA: August 11, 2021
Owner notification: March 14, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 30 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Safety risk

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V631000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V324000Manufacturer no. 21S21

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2021
Owner notification: June 28, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,503 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Safety risk

Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V324000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V250000Manufacturer no. 20E-004

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: May 5, 2020
Owner notification: May 19, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V250000, filed by National Van Builders, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V222000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: April 20, 2020
Owner notification: May 13, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V222000, filed by TransitWorks. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V439000

Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit

Report received by NHTSA: June 11, 2019
Owner notification: July 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Transit: August 1, 2018 – April 1, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

Safety risk

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V439000, filed by LA West Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V229000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: March 22, 2019
Owner notification: December 19, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 776 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Transit: July 9, 2015 – December 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Defect summary

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V229000, filed by TransitWorks. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V103000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: February 21, 2019
Owner notification: April 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 174 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Transit: January 1, 2015 – February 15, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: TRANSIT

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Defect summary

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Safety risk

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

Remedy

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V103000, filed by XL Hybrids INC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 18, 2025.