14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford Flex, across model years 2009–2019. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Flex by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2013 Ford Flex has the most recalls (6) and the most owner complaints (580).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Ford Flex model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | no data |
| 2010 | 1 | 139 |
| 2011 | 2 | 144 |
| 2012 | 2 | 64 |
| 2013 | 6 | 580 |
| 2014 | 4 | 249 |
| 2015 | 4 | 111 |
| 2016 | 3 | 98 |
| 2017 | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 3 | 67 |
| 2019 | 4 | 253 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford recalls 2019 Flex vehicles with detachable door trim that can create road hazards during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repair or replacement by March 2027.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Mustangs due to rearview camera issues that can cause crashes. Owners must have their camera inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles due to rearview camera displaying blank or distorted images, which can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
Ford is recalling 2018 Taurus vehicles with Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack due to potential rear suspension toe link fracture causing handling issues and crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free replacement parts when available.
Ford recalls 2019 Flex vehicles with unsecured alternator and starter cables that may cause electrical arcs and fire risk. Owners must have cables checked by dealers free of charge.
When the Ford Flex recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 1,747 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Flex; the most reported area is steering. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford Flex, covering model years 2009–2019. The most recent was issued Oct 24, 2025 (Structure).
The 2013 Ford Flex has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Structure (1), Suspension (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.