Ford recalls multiple models over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Ford recalls multiple models over malfunctioning rearview cameras

July 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Dearborn, MI – July 22, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 200,061 vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail. This defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The lengthy list of affected models includes:  

  • 2021 – 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Ecosport
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford Edge
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford Escape
  • 2020 – 2021 Ford Expedition
  • 2020 – 2024 Ford Explorer
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford F-150
  • 2020 – 2022 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2019 – 2020 Ford Fusion
  • 2022 – 2024 Ford Maverick
  • 2019 – 2023 Ford Mustang
  • 2021 – 2023 Ford Ranger
  • 2020 – 2023 Ford Transit 
  • 2018 – 2022 Ford Transit Connect
  • 2020 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln Continental
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln MKZ
  • 2019 – 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
  • 2020 – 2021 Lincoln Navigator 

Recall summary

As a result of a software error, the rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image while backing or stay on once the transmission is shifted out of Reverse. In addition, the infotainment system may go blank or show messages in an incorrect language. 

Recall risks

While a missing rearview camera image reduces visibility when reversing, one that stays on while driving may prevent the driver from using other car functions, such as navigation. Both situations up the risk of a crash and injury.  

Other Ford recalls

In May 2025, over 9,000 Ford vehicles were recalled over the risk of steering loss, as reported.

In May 2025, Ford recalled roughly 123,000 cars that were at risk of brake failure, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the cameras’ software free of charge.  

The owners should receive mailed notifications between July 28, 2025 and August 1, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford malfunctioning rearview camera affects more than 200,000 vehicles. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mitsubishi issues second recall for Outlander cars with faulty rearview cameras

Mitsubishi issues second recall for Outlander cars with faulty rearview cameras

July 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – July 2, 2025 – Mitsubishi (OTCMKTS:MSBHF) is recalling 198,940 SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras. This defect reduces visibility while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 2023 – 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV  

This is an expansion and replacement of a similar recall from May 2023. Vehicles that were previously repaired will need a new remedy.

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the camera may freeze or show a blank image due to a software error.  

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera reduces the driver’s field of view while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

These vehicles were previously recalled in May 2023. During that recall, the camera’s software was updated. However, starting in June of that year, the manufacturer received over 350 warranty claims alleging infotainment system or rearview camera malfunction and decided to carry out the current recall. 

No injuries or deaths have been reported but it is not clear if any accidents have occurred before the present announcement was made.

Other Mitsubishi recalls

Mitsubishi has had no major recalls in the past few years. 

The repair

The dealers will upgrade the camera’s software free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications by June 16, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 200,000 SUVs are affected by this Mitsubishi blank rearview camera recall. To do a Mitsubishi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Subaru recalls Crosstrek, Forester cars over reduced rearview visibility

Subaru recalls Crosstrek, Forester cars over reduced rearview visibility  

December 15, 2023 Bojan Popic

Camden, NJ  – December 15, 2023 – Subaru (OTCMKTS:FUJHY) is recalling 95,830 cars and SUVs whose reverse lights and rearview cameras may fail to engage. This ups the risk of a crash and injury while backing up. 

The following vehicles are affected by this recall:  

  • 2021 – 2023 Subaru Legacy 
  • 2021 – 2023 Subaru Outback
  • 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
  • 2022 Subaru Forester

Recall summary  

Shifting into reverse triggers a switch inside the gear mechanism, which tells the car to turn the reverse lights and the rearview camera on.

In the affected vehicles, due to a supplier error, the switch was not welded properly allowing water ingress into the mechanism.  If moisture gets inside the car, the camera and lights may not engage when the driver is backing up.

The component causing this recall is the switch-inhibitor with part number 31918AA120. 

Recall risks

The driver is more likely to hit something while backing up. This raises the risk of injury and property damage.

Warning signs 

A faulty switch may also cause the selected gear to not show up on the “transmission panel.” It may also result in the “inability to start the engine” and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) coming on on the dashboard.

Other Subaru recalls

Some of these Subaru Crosstrek SUVs may have been affected by a recall from March 2023, caused by the risk of stall.

In September, Subaru’s sporty BRZ coupes were recalled because their turn signals would not work, as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the said switch with an upgraded one free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on or before January 8, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 100,000 cars are affected by this Subaru rearview camera recall. To do a Subaru recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Subaru recalls 2020 Legacy and Outback cars for back-up camera glitch

Subaru recalls 2020 Legacy and Outback cars for back-up camera glitch

December 29, 2020 Rebecca Rand

Camden, NJ – Mar 20, 2022 – Subaru has remedied issues with 7,217 vehicles including the  2020 Subaru Outback and 2020 Subaru Legacy dealing with a software failure that may cause the rearview camera to shut down. Additionally, none of these models have been categorized as unreachable and only two have been removed from the recall. All these Subaru models with backup camera issues were remedied in three groups during 2021.

Camden, NJ – December 29,  2020 – Subaru (OTCMKTS: FUJHY) has recalled 7,741 vehicles with a software issue that shuts off the backup camera display. The recall includes the 2020 Subaru Legacy mid-size vehicles and the 2020 Subaru Outback SUVs.

The affected component is the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) with part numbers 86201AN65A and 86271AN60A. The CCM includes the backup camera.

Recall summary  

These 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles could lose their backup camera displays while in reverse due to a glitch that causes the computer to reboot every three minutes. 

The problem originated during a remote software update Subaru streamed to vehicles in August.  The installation process timed out and the data that was being transmitted was not transferred to the recalled vehicles. As a result, the CCM may repeatedly reboot, disabling the camera display for six seconds. 

Risks

No accidents or injuries relating to this issue have been reported, but, if rear view cameras are not functioning properly, there is a risk that drivers could run over or crash into people and objects behind them. 

To read about the Cameron Gulbransen Safety Act, which made backup cameras standard on all vehicles starting in 2018, and back-up crashes statistics,  please head to an article about a recent Ford recall due to the same issue.

The repair

Subaru dealers will reprogram vehicles affected by the recall. If a car’s backup camera display is not working, the dealer will replace the CCM with a new one. Owners will be notified by mail starting January 22.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 7,700 vehicles are included in this 2020 Subaru recall. To see if your car is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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