Affected vehicles are 2021–2022 Ford Bronco SUVs equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 23V165. The rearview camera image may continue to be displayed after a backing event ends, so the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 (Rear Visibility) and the persistent image may distract the driver. Dealers will update the SYNC module software free of charge; owner letters were mailed January 28, 2026, VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026, and Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 25C72).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V888000; Manufacturer campaign 25C72
The hazard
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.
What 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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