FORD BRONCO (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford recalls 2021 Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC screens that may display rearview camera images after shifting out of reverse, potentially causing crashes. Owners must update software via dealer.
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, distracting drivers and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80354-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80354-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V312000
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“Ford Bronco 2021: Rearview Camera Distraction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80354-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V312000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V312000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera image continues to show after backing up ends, which can distract the driver. This distraction may cause the driver to miss obstacles or other vehicles, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC screens that were repaired under recall 22V-825 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk when reversing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Bronco has an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen. The vehicle was repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the SYNC module software for free to fix the rearview camera issue.
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.
Questions people ask
Why is my rearview camera still showing after backing up?
The rearview camera image may stay visible after backing up ends due to a software issue that was repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825.
How do I know if my Bronco is affected?
Your 2021 Bronco with an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen that was repaired under recall 22V-825 is affected.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will handle it at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V312000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V312000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14. 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 #25V312000 (September 5, 2025)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.