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HighNHTSA·25V888000·Announced 2026-06-12

2021-2022 Ford Bronco Rearview Camera Image May Remain Displayed While Driving

Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC screens previously repaired under recall 23V165. The rearview camera image may persist after backing, potentially distracting drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This vehicle defect violates FMVSS 111 (Rear Visibility) and creates a distraction hazard that could increase crash risk, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product. However, no injuries have been reported, and the potential for harm remains theoretical, limiting the score to 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. These vehicles were previously repaired under recall number 23V165, but that repair was performed incorrectly. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 (Rear Visibility).

Approximately 35 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2026. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the free remedy. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.

The persistent rearview camera image after backing may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will update the SYNC module software free of charge to resolve this issue. Ford's reference number for this recall is 25C72.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Infotainment System / Rearview Camera
Hazard
  • driver-distraction
  • visibility-defect
Affected units
35

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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