Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Ford Transit. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
- Consequence
- A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The wheels is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 60% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 40% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 20% |
| Structure | 1 | 20% |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% |
How 2026 compares with other Transit years
Best and worst Transit years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 98 | 18 |
| 2018 | 57 | 14 |
| 2019 | 37 | 9 |
| 2020 | 84 | 9 |
| 2021 | 23 | 4 |
| 2022 | 38 | 16 |
| 2023 | 59 | 18 |
| 2024 | 28 | 10 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2026 Ford Transit FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Transit have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V579000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Ford Transit problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Wheels (3), Unknown or other (2), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2026 Transit compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Ford Transit model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (23) and the 2017 the most (98). The 2026 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.