NHTSA Recall 26V124000: Ford Bronco & Edge Rearview Camera
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V124000 — the Ford Bronco and Edge rearview camera module defect that can prevent the backup image from displaying, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V124000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V124000
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- Ford Bronco, Ford Edge
- Model years
- Bronco 2021–2026; Edge 2021–2024
- Units recalled
- 849,310
- Component
- Rearview camera — Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software
- Risk
- Rearview camera image may not display when in reverse
- Owner letters mailing
- March 30, 2026
Safety notice: Rearview camera image may not display when in reverse. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V124000 (Ford reference 26S09) covers 849,310 vehicles — about 528,168 Ford Bronco and 321,142 Ford Edge SUVs — whose Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) can overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. It is part of a larger Ford and Lincoln rearview-camera action (companion campaign 26V123000).
The remedy
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update may be delivered over the air, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to mail around March 30, 2026.
What owners should do now
- Until updated, use extra caution and check your mirrors and surroundings when backing up.
- Watch for your Ford owner-notification letter, or check for an over-the-air update.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the camera keeps failing after the update, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ford.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Ford customer service: 866-436-7332 (Ford recall reference 26S09). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Ford may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V124000 cover?
Recall 26V124000 (Ford reference 26S09) covers 849,310 vehicles — about 528,168 Ford Bronco and 321,142 Ford Edge SUVs — whose rearview camera image may not display because the APIM module can overheat and shut down.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V124000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ford.com, or call Ford at 866-436-7332. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could a rearview camera recall make my Bronco or Edge a California lemon?
Usually not on its own — the fix is a software update. But if the camera keeps failing after the update, the repair is significantly delayed, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with Ford paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.