Ford Bronco and Edge Vehicles Recalled for Camera Software Issue
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and 2021-2024 Edge vehicles because the rearview camera may fail to display an image due to an overheating module.
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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The rearview camera failure increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are mentioned in the source text, so the score does not exceed 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shut down, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is to update the APIM software, which will be done 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. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. The potential number of units affected is 849,310.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO, EDGE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Camera / Software
- Affected units
- 849,310
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 (2)
- BRONCO
- EDGE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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