2022 Ford Edge Collision Avoidance Problems

27 owners have reported driver assistance problems with the 2022 Ford Edge to NHTSA — 20% of all 133 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 48,000 miles. That ranks #9 of 16 Edge model years for collision avoidance complaints (a typical year has 30). 4 related recalls have been issued.

27complaints
48ktypical miles
4related recalls
2crashes
0fires
0injuries

Which parts fail

  • Warnings
    5
  • Automatic emergency braking
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2
  • Sensing system › Camera
    2
  • Assist
    1
  • Sensing system › Radar
    1

Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    533%
  • 25k–50k
    320%
  • 50k–75k
    427%
  • 75k–100k
    320%
  • 100k–150k
    00%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in Reverse(R), the rearview camera mainly displayed an image of the license plate located in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure started occurring some time after purchasing the vehicle brand new. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it remained for 4-5 weeks for repairs. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, causing the vehicle to hit the rear passenger's side door of another parked and unoccupied vehicle. The contact stated that, prior to the crash, the rearview camera failed to make a beeping sound to alert that there was a vehicle in the near proximity of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle sustained rear bumper damage and unknown panel damage. The other vehicle sustained dents. The air bags did not deploy. …

18,000 miles · Nov 2022 · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was delayed while being displayed. The contact stated that a message that the Collision Assist was not available was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward several times. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle lurched forward while responding, and the vehicle jerked while driving. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact stated that upon shifting to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. …

98,000 miles · May 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was significantly close to the vehicle in front of him; however, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to engage. A message indicating that the Forward Collision Avoidance sensors had failed was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the detachment of the bracket attached to the front bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the Adaptive Cruise Control mode was inoperable while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who made the same assessment and charged a repair fee. The vehicle was not repaired. …

Adaptive cruise control · 11,000 miles · Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera intermittently became dark, distorted, or the image was frozen. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that a software update was needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a second notification letter stating that the software update was an over-the-air (OTA) update, and no visit to the dealer was required, and that the recall repair had been performed. The vehicle was not repaired. …

62,000 miles · Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera system displayed a distorted screen. The contact reset the back over prevention camera system. The failure reoccurred; however, the contact stated that the back over prevention camera system displayed a black screen. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the recall was not associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts were not available. The contact stated that several calls were made to the dealer, however the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that the recall repair was forced closed and completed. …

48,000 miles · Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention), and while speaking to the dealer the contact was informed that the recall repair was performed via satellite. Despite the remedy being completed, the infotainment center experienced continued blackouts, a frozen screen, and displayed various warning lights, indicating that several functions within the vehicle were unavailable. The failures also occurred with the back over prevention camera while the vehicle was in reverse. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that no further repair could be completed because the recall repair was a one-time free repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

60,000 miles · Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image intermittently failed, turning on and off, and failing to function as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

36,000 miles · Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the infotainment center remained black until the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), allowing the back over prevention system to become activated. The failure was intermittent. When in reverse(R), the image on the screen was intermittently delayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,023.

20,000 miles · Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image suddenly turned black or became distorted, and the message "Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had created a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously received the over-the-air software update under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the rearview camera unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

70,000 miles · Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while parked, and attempting to start the vehicle, the rearview camera failed and displayed a blank image. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that a software update was performed for the rearview camera. The contact was relating to the failure of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V151000(Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 68,585.

69,000 miles · Nov 2024

Related recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-124 · Mar 3, 2026 · 849,310 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-160 · Mar 14, 2025 · 2,290 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 22V-151 · Mar 11, 2022 · 78,376 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.

Collision Avoidance complaints in other Edge years

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Collision Avoidance complaints per model year, Ford Edge.

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance problems on the 2022 Ford Edge?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2022 Ford Edge, 20% of the model year's 133 complaints. The component named most often is warnings (5 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2022 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 26V-124 (software, Mar 3, 2026); NHTSA recall 25V-315 (software, May 9, 2025); NHTSA recall 25V-160 (software, Mar 14, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2022 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to driver assistance problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.