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2021 Ford Escape

Model year 2021: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Nov 4, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

19 recalls for the 2021 Ford Escape in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 3, 2026. Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

NHTSA counts 604,533 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-117

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 889,950 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-123

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 1, 2025. Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

NHTSA counts 108,762 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-829

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 10, 2025. Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

NHTSA counts 59,006 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-685

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 11, 2025. Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA counts 694,271 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-467

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 27, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 200,237 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-442

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 23, 2025. Engine

NHTSA counts 1,809 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-345

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 14, 2025. Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA counts 33,576 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-165

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 20, 2024. Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

NHTSA counts 20,484 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 10, 2019 to Apr 17, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-954

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 8, 2024. Equipment: other: labels

NHTSA counts 27,678 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 29, 2019 to Sep 13, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-852

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 10, 2024. Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA counts 9,312 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-330

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 26, 2023. Engine

NHTSA counts 125,322 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-380

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 18, 2022. Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA counts 521,746 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-859

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 7, 2022. Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill; structure: frame and members: underbody shields; engine and engine cooling

NHTSA counts 100,689 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 19, 2019 to Jun 13, 2022.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-484

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 25, 2022. Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication

NHTSA counts 345,451 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-191

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 11, 2022. Hybrid propulsion system; electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

NHTSA counts 3 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-149

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 23, 2021. Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

NHTSA counts 114,666 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-922

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 10, 2021. Hybrid propulsion system; electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

NHTSA counts 1 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-869

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 10, 2021. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module

NHTSA counts 13,773 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-625

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

355 complaints to NHTSA, received from Jul 19, 2021 to Nov 2, 2026.

  • 9 complaints told of a crash, and 9 complaints of a fire.
  • Together they report 5 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 5 versions of the 2021 Ford Escape: 5 stars overall, every version.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ford Escape, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Escape, SUV, AWD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 17.4% chance of rolling over; no tip
Escape, SUV, FWD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
Escape HEV, SUV, AWD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 17.4% chance of rolling over; no tip
Escape HEV, SUV, FWD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
Escape Phev, SUV, FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 4, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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