2022 Ford Mustang Backup Camera Recall (22V334)

Recall 22V334 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Ford Mustang in recall 22V334?

The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Mustang with recall 22V334?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Mustang shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the camera, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V334?

Recall 22V334 covers 32 vehicles: 2022 Ford Mustang.

NHTSA lists 32 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Mustang backup camera recall?

Yes. Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge.

Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.

When was recall 22V334 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V334 to NHTSA on May 13, 2022.

This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your Mustang was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Mustang is part of recall 22V334?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V334 is open on your Mustang, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Mustang vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Mustang owners do about recall 22V334?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V334000 applies to your Mustang.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any camera symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Mustang owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the driver assistance.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 22V334 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 50 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the driver assistance. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Ford Mustang: 50 complaints in total, 2 about the driver assistance

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Failure to comply in a timely manner regarding nhtsa recall number23v727 summary on your vehicle, the brake system warning indicator may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.

2022 Ford Mustang owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11558590, filed December 5, 2023

Can recall 22V334 make my Mustang a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V334000 does not automatically make your Mustang a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

When a driver assistance feature on the 2022 Ford Mustang brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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