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2022 Ford F-150 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, 5% of the year's 594 total complaints, with 1 crash and a median failure mileage of 31,002 miles. Two related APIM/SYNC software recalls (26V489000 and 25V315000) cover camera and display issues.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
29
5% of 594
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,002 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview camera image appears cloudy or obstructed, making it hard to see what is behind the vehicle.
  • APIM (SYNC4) module fails entirely, disabling the display screen, backup camera, and radio at once.
  • Forward collision warning and pre-collision assist activate falsely with no obstacle present, sometimes triggering unexpected automatic braking.
  • Multiple warning lights (ABS fault, pre-collision assist unavailable, hill start assist) appear together while driving, in one case reportedly accompanied by loss of braking.
  • Forward collision sensor warnings flash on the dash intermittently without an actual hazard present.

When 2022 Ford F-150 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2022, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2022 Ford F-150 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2022Jan 2023Jun 2023Oct 2023May 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Jun 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 26V489000Jul 28, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras47,587 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:display function

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, 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 (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

  2. 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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 20103 (0%)
  2. 20115 (0%)
  3. 20125 (0%)
  4. 201313 (0%)
  5. 201424 (2%)
  6. 201532 (2%)
  7. 201639 (2%)
  8. 201713 (1%)
  9. 201833 (1%)
  10. 201985 (6%)
  11. 202038 (5%)
  12. 202179 (8%)
  13. 202229 (5%)
  14. 202332 (8%)
  15. 202416 (9%)
  16. 202526 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many collision avoidance and camera complaints does the 2022 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2022 F-150, which is 5% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 F-150 camera or collision system?
Yes. Recall 26V489000 addresses a software error that can obstruct the rearview camera image on 8-inch SYNC screens, and recall 25V315000 covers a related APIM software update, both affecting the 2022 F-150.
Has the 2022 F-150 camera issue caused any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 F-150.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2022 F-150 is 31,002 miles.

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.