2023 Ford Edge Exterior Lighting Recall 23V596000 (Ford 23C26)

NHTSA recall 23V596000 (Ford recall 23C26) covers about 8,523 2023 Ford Edge vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V596000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,523
vehicles affected (potential)
2023
model years
Aug 25, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23C26

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V596000 as 23C26. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23C26 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Edge2023All Edge recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 25, 2023
Owner notification
Oct 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 23V596000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V596000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V596000 or 23C26). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V596000?

NHTSA recall 23V596000 (Ford recall 23C26) covers about 8,523 2023 Ford Edge vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023 Edge vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V596000?

NHTSA's record for 23V596000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V596000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V596000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V596000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23C26. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23C26) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V596000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V596000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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