2022 Ford Edge Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 26 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Ford Edge, 20% of all complaints that year, with 2 crashes reported. Four related recalls cover rearview camera and APIM software issues, with a median failure mileage of 48,000.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 26
- 20% of 130
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera displays a blank, distorted, or squiggly-lined image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
- Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking activate unexpectedly or fail to engage when closing in on a vehicle ahead.
- Blocked front sensor error messages disable adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning.
- Backup camera image is dim, glitchy, or delayed when detecting pedestrians or objects behind the vehicle.
- Owners report the APIM software overheats and shuts down, knocking out the rearview camera image, tied to open recalls awaiting parts.
- One owner reported the vehicle struck an object after the rearview camera image went blank while reversing.
When 2022 Ford Edge collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 21, 2023, latest Apr 28, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 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
- Is the 2022 Ford Edge collision avoidance and camera system reliable?
- NHTSA has logged 26 complaints in this area for the 2022 Edge, 20% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 2 reported crashes and a median failure mileage of 48,000.
- Does the 2022 Ford Edge have a rearview camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 22V151000 covers a rearview camera software error causing blank or distorted images in reverse, and recall 25V160000 addresses vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under that same campaign.
- What is the APIM recall on the 2022 Ford Edge about?
- Recalls 25V315000 and 26V124000 cover an Accessory Protocol Interface Module that can overheat and shut down, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Have crashes been linked to camera or collision system failures on the 2022 Edge?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes among the 26 complaints filed in this problem area for the 2022 Ford Edge, with no fires or injuries reported.
- How does the 2022 Ford Edge compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2022 Edge's 20% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2021 Edge's 25% share, both notably higher than most other model years, which mostly ranged from 0% to 10%.