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2022 Ford Bronco Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 9% of its 376 total complaints, with 2 crashes and a median failure mileage of 35,000. Six related recalls address rearview and 360-degree camera display faults.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
35
9% of 376
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
7

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview camera image stays on screen and does not clear after backing up ends, sometimes requiring a shift to park and restart to reset the display.
  • Owners report recall parts or software for the Back Over Prevention campaign (22V825000) were unavailable for extended periods, leaving the camera issue unresolved.
  • 360-degree camera fails to show a rearview image at all when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
  • Pre-collision and automatic braking systems reportedly fail to respond when another vehicle merges into the lane at highway speed.
  • One owner reported airbags, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning all failed to activate during a 45 mph side-impact collision.

When 2022 Ford Bronco collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2022, latest Jun 3, 2026.

2022 Ford Bronco collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2022Jun 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2026 (5).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco

  1. 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 driver’s 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V273000May 14, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras128,889 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera 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 view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Bronco model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202128 (12%)
  2. 202235 (9%)
  3. 202313 (6%)
  4. 20244 (5%)
  5. 20259 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have a camera recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists six recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2022 Bronco, including campaigns 22V825000, 23V165000, 25V273000, 25V312000, 25V315000, and 26V124000, mostly covering rearview and 360-degree camera display faults.
How common are camera and collision-avoidance complaints on the 2022 Bronco?
NHTSA has logged 35 complaints in this area for the 2022 Bronco, which is 9% of its 376 total complaints for the model year.
At what mileage do these camera problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 35,000 miles.
Have these camera issues caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Bronco, with no reported injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.