2021 Ford Bronco Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco, 12% of its 229 total complaints, tied to 3 crashes and 3 injuries. There are seven related recalls, mostly covering rearview camera image retention and delayed parts availability.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 28
- 12% of 229
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 8
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera image stays on screen after backing up has ended, even while driving forward.
- SYNC 4 touchscreen randomly reboots or goes black for extended periods, disabling the rear camera and cross-traffic alerts.
- Pre-collision alert triggers but brakes fail to engage, leading to a low-speed crash into a stationary object.
- Owners report anti-lock brake and collision-avoidance system failures occurring together, described as hill-stop brake malfunctions.
- Multiple owners who received recall notifications say the repair parts were unavailable for an extended period, leaving the camera defect unresolved.
- Touchscreen and USB ports fail completely, eliminating rear camera, radio, navigation, and hands-free phone functions.
When 2021 Ford Bronco collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 28, 2022, latest Jun 27, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco
- NHTSA 26V124000Mar 3, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras849,310 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
- NHTSA 25V888000Dec 18, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras35 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C72. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V312000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras12,219 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.
- NHTSA 25V315000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,076,138 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
- NHTSA 23V598000Aug 25, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras177,402 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
- NHTSA 23V165000Mar 10, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,651 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
- NHTSA 22V825000Nov 3, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras47,046 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27.
- NHTSA 21V982000Dec 16, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras839 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Risk: A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Bronco model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202128 (12%)
- 202235 (9%)
- 202313 (6%)
- 20244 (5%)
- 20259 (17%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2021 Ford Bronco owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
- NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this category for the 2021 Bronco, which is 12% of all 229 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco rearview camera?
- Yes. Several recalls cover this, including campaigns 22V825000, 23V165000, 23V598000, 25V888000, and 26V124000, mostly addressing the rearview camera image not clearing or an overheating module.
- Did the camera or collision-avoidance issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2021 Bronco shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Why did some owners say their recall repair was delayed?
- Multiple sample complaints state that after receiving a recall notice, the needed software or parts were not yet available at the dealer, extending the repair wait.