2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 23V022000 (Ford 23S02)

NHTSA recall 23V022000 (Ford recall 23S02) covers about 382,759 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jan 23, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V022000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

382,759
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
Jan 23, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

The risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 23S02

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V022000 as 23S02. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S02 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2020–2023All Explorer recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Aviator2020–2023All Aviator recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2020–2022All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 23, 2023
Owner notification
Feb 13, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V022000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V022000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V022000 or 23S02). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V022000?

NHTSA recall 23V022000 (Ford recall 23S02) covers about 382,759 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jan 23, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V022000?

NHTSA's record for 23V022000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V022000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V022000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V022000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S02. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S02) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V022000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V022000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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