2020–2022 Ford (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 25V686000 (Ford 25SA8)
NHTSA recall 25V686000 (Ford recall 25SA8) covers about 291,901 2020–2022 Ford (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Oct 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V686000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (software)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
The risk
A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.
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 25SA8
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V686000 as 25SA8. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25SA8 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 2020–2022 | — |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2020–2022 | — |
| Ford F-450 Sd | 2020–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owner notification
- May 19, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Oct 28, 2020 to Dec 23, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 25V686000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 25V686000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V686000 or 25SA8). 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 25V686000?
NHTSA recall 25V686000 (Ford recall 25SA8) covers about 291,901 2020–2022 Ford (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Oct 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V686000?
NHTSA's record for 25V686000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driverâs view 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 25V686000?
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 25V686000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years." 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 25V686000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25SA8. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25SA8) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V686000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V686000, 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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