2021–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Edge Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 26V124000 (Ford 26S09)

NHTSA recall 26V124000 (Ford recall 26S09) covers about 849,310 2021–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Edge vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Mar 3, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V124000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

849,310
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2026
model years
Mar 3, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (software)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

The risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 13, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26S09

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V124000 as 26S09. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S09 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 Bronco2021–2026All Bronco recalls
Ford Edge2021–2024All Edge recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 3, 2026
Owner notification
Apr 13, 2026
Build dates covered
Aug 14, 2020 to Feb 10, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V124000

  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 26V124000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V124000 or 26S09). 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 26V124000?

NHTSA recall 26V124000 (Ford recall 26S09) covers about 849,310 2021–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Edge vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Mar 3, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V124000?

NHTSA's record for 26V124000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s 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 26V124000?

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 26V124000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 13, 2026 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 26V124000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S09. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S09) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V124000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V124000, 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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