2021-2026 Ford Bronco, 2021-2024 Ford Edge recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
849,310 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco, 2021-2024 Ford Edge.
- 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
571 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 3, 2026 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 1 more model recall: Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
- March 3, 2026 2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Escape and 6 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Explorer recall: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- March 3, 2026 2026 Lincoln Navigator recall: Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD recall: Driveshaft May Separate
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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'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 2021-2026
- Ford Edge 2021-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V124000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 849,310 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S09 |
| “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