2022 Ford Escape Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape, 6% of its 231 total complaints, with 1 crash and 0 fires reported. Median mileage at failure is 43,500. Two related recalls (26V123000 and 25V442000) cover camera and display software issues.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 15
- 6% of 231
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview backup camera goes completely black or shows glitching colors with an error stating the camera is unavailable.
- Rearview camera displays a distorted or blackened image while the vehicle is in reverse, obstructing driver visibility.
- Sync/infotainment screen goes blank intermittently, with dealers unable to permanently fix it after diagnosing a battery issue and then a wire failure.
- Owners receiving recall notice 26V123000 for back-over prevention report requesting removal from the recall distribution list after contacting the dealer and manufacturer.
When 2022 Ford Escape collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 2, 2023, latest Jul 9, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 26V123000Mar 3, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras889,950 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many camera and collision-avoidance complaints does the 2022 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2022 Escape, which is 6% of its 231 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Escape backup camera?
- Yes. Recall 25V442000 covers a rearview camera software update, and recall 26V123000 addresses a center display image issue affecting back-over prevention.
- Did any camera-related complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2022 Escape.
- At what mileage do these camera problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2022 Escape is 43,500 miles.