2024 Escape Escape 21 recalls and problems

The 2024 Escape Escape 21 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Escape dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2024 Escape Escape 21 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Escape Escape 21 recalls

Recall 24V-624: Equipment

Reported Aug 21, 2024 · 248 vehicles affected · Escape Trailer

Problem: Escape Trailer is recalling certain 2024 Escape 17, 19, 21, 23, and 5.0 travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, or remove the LED backlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650.

2024 Escape Escape 21 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Trailer Hitches	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Escape Escape 21 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Trailer Hitches · at 5,000 miles · reported May 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Escape 21C. The contact stated that the vehicle trailer has required an abnormal number of repairs, including a broken and decomposed hitch. The contact also reported 2 flat tires and discovered that a trailer misalignment caused the issue. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a hitch misalignment was diagnosed. The issue persisted. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, where it was again diagnosed as having an improperly aligned hitch. The hitch issue has caused additional problems, including damage to the exhaust and engine…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Escape Escape 21 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Escape Escape 21: 24V-624 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Escape Escape 21?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Escape recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Escape dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.