2021 Ford Bronco back over prevention problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2021 Ford Bronco — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“3 separate safety-related components have failed on my 2021 Ford Bronco, all of which correspond to open federal safety recalls that remain unremedied: 1. Infotainment/APIM Module & Backup Camera System (Recall Campaign 26V124): my infotainment screen fails to turn on, particularly in…”
filed Apr 17, 2026
“The wiring harness is rubbing against the bumper, causing it to wear and eventually cut through. This causes an error to my BSM/Cross Traffic alert. I have an extended warranty, but it doesn't cover it. This is a problem I have seen on the Bronco6G forums.”
filed Feb 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent…Campaign 26V124000 · Mar 3, 2026
- Rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has endedCampaign 25V888000 · Dec 18, 2025
- Rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has endedCampaign 25V312000 · May 9, 2025
- A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display…Campaign 25V315000 · May 9, 2025
- Rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image…Campaign 23V598000 · Aug 25, 2023
- Rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has endedCampaign 23V165000 · Mar 10, 2023
Back Over Prevention problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 Bronco | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Bronco | 9 | 4% |
| 2022 Bronco | 24 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Bronco
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.