2022–2023 Ford Bronco Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 25V273000 (Ford 23S48)

NHTSA recall 25V273000 (Ford recall 23S48) covers about 128,889 2022–2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V273000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

128,889
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2023
model years
May 14, 2025
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 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 8, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Ford recall number 23S48

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V273000 as 23S48. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S48 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 Bronco2022–2023All Bronco recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 14, 2025
Owner notification
Oct 8, 2025
Build dates covered
Aug 31, 2021 to Oct 31, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V273000

  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 25V273000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V273000 or 23S48). 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 25V273000?

NHTSA recall 25V273000 (Ford recall 23S48) covers about 128,889 2022–2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V273000?

NHTSA's record for 25V273000 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 view of what is behind the vehicle, 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 25V273000?

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 25V273000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 8, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 25V273000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S48. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S48) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V273000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V273000, 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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