FORD BRONCO (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford recalls 2021 Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC screens due to rearview camera image persisting after shifting out of reverse, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free of charge.
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 on screen after backing up, which could distract drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80357-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80357-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V888000
Cite this page
“Ford Bronco 2021: Rearview Camera Distraction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80357-ford-bronco-2021-rearview-camera-distraction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V888000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V888000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera image continues to display after shifting out of reverse. This distraction could cause drivers to miss obstacles, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens are affected. Drivers using these vehicles during backing maneuvers may be at risk of distraction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Bronco has an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen. The recall covers vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V165.
- Brand
Ford- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Update Software Free
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update for the SYNC module.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rearview camera image may stay on screen after backing up, which could distract drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Bronco has an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen. The recall covers vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V165.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update for the SYNC module.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V888000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V888000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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 #25V888000 (December 18, 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.