2021 Ford Edge Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA logged 28 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge, 25% of all complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Four related recalls (22V151000, 25V160000, 25V315000, 26V124000) cover rearview and APIM camera software failures.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 28
- 25% of 111
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera displays a blank or distorted image when shifting into reverse, tied to recall 22V151000.
- After the dealer or an over-the-air update meant to fix the rear camera, owners report the front or forward parking camera stops working entirely.
- Some owners report the main touchscreen goes blank or partially corrupted, cutting off access to the rear camera and controls.
- Owners waiting on recall 22V151000 report the replacement part was not available and the repair timeline exceeded a reasonable period.
- Some owners report pre-collision assist and adaptive cruise control becoming unavailable with a dash warning to check the sensor.
- One owner reports the reverse camera still shows 'not available' even though the vehicle is a 2021 Edge that should be covered by the software update.
When 2021 Ford Edge collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 18, 2022, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Ford Edge
- 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 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 25V160000Mar 14, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,290 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
- NHTSA 22V151000Mar 11, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras78,376 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:display function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2021 Ford Edge owners complained about cameras and collision avoidance?
- NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2021 Ford Edge, which is 25% of all 111 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Edge rearview camera?
- Yes. Recall 22V151000 covers a software error causing a blank or distorted rearview camera image in reverse, and recall 25V160000 addresses vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under that same recall.
- Did the camera problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge, with no fires or injuries reported.
- At what mileage do these camera issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 42,000 miles.
- Are the 2021 and 2022 Ford Edge affected the same way?
- Both years share overlapping recalls, but the 2021 Edge shows a higher share of complaints in this area at 25% versus 20% for the 2022 model year.