2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall: Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The 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.
- Who's affected
35 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
552 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 18, 2025 2022 Ford Transit recall: Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate
- Dec. 18, 2025 2019 Ford Expedition recall: Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025-2026 Ford Maverick recall: Instrument Panel Cover May Detach (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid recall: Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Bronco 2021-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V888000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 35 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25C72 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record