FORD BRONCO (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford recalls 2021 Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC screens for rearview camera image distraction after shifting out of reverse, potentially increasing crash risk. Free software update available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. The rearview camera image may stay visible after backing up, which could distract drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80349-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80349-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V165000
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“Ford Bronco 2021: Rearview Camera Distraction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80349-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V165000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V165000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera image continues to display after shifting out of reverse, which can distract the driver. This distraction may lead to a crash when the driver is not properly monitoring the vehicle's surroundings.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens are affected. Drivers who frequently back up vehicles are at higher risk due to potential distraction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Ford Bronco has an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen. The recall applies to vehicles previously addressed under recall 22V-825.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a dealer update or receive an over-the-air software update.
What NHTSA says to do
The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rearview camera image may stay visible after backing up, which can distract drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Ford Bronco has an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen. The recall applies to vehicles previously addressed under recall 22V-825.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; updates can be done at any time through dealer or over-the-air.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V165000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V165000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V165000 (October 3, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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