FORD EDGE (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Edge vehicles with rearview camera software errors that may display blank or distorted images, increasing crash risk. Owners should update software via dealer or OTA.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles because a software error can cause the rearview camera to show blank or distorted images when reversing. This reduces the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80364-ford-2021-edge-rearview-camera-distortion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80364-ford-2021-edge-rearview-camera-distortion-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V151000
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“Ford 2021 Edge: Rearview Camera Distortion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80364-ford-2021-edge-rearview-camera-distortion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V151000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V151000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software error causes the rearview camera to display blank or distorted images when the vehicle is in reverse. This reduces the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle, potentially leading to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Ford Edge vehicles are affected. Drivers using the rearview camera while reversing are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Ford Edge has a rearview camera that shows blank or distorted images when reversing. The recall was notified to owners via mail on April 29, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Update Camera Software
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or have a dealer update the rearview camera software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my Ford Edge is affected?
Check if your 2021-2022 Ford Edge rearview camera shows blank or distorted images when reversing.
How can I fix this issue?
The software update can be done by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
When was this recall notified?
Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V151000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V151000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14. 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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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 #22V151000 (November 3, 2022)
- 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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