Transport Canada Recall: Ford SUV Infotainment System Overheating
Summary
Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain Ford SUVs due to an overheating infotainment system that may affect the rearview camera display. Ford will notify owners to update the vehicle's software to address the safety risk.
What changed
Transport Canada has issued Recall 2026093 concerning Ford SUVs where the infotainment system may overheat, potentially preventing the rearview camera from displaying. This poses a safety risk as it could reduce the driver's visibility when backing up, increasing the chance of a crash.
Ford will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to visit a dealership for a software update to the accessory protocol image module (APIM). Consumers should follow Ford's instructions to ensure their vehicle's safety system is functioning correctly. The original publication date for this recall was March 3, 2026.
What to do next
- Advise customers to take their Ford SUV to a dealership for APIM software update.
- Monitor Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for updates.
Source document (simplified)
Vehicle recall
Transport Canada Recall - 2026093 - FORD
2026-03-11
Summary
Product SUV recalled by FORD Issue Vehicle - Visual System What to do Please see corrective actions section below
Issue
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the infotainment system could overheat. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the accessory protocol image module (APIM) software.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
2026-03-03
Alert / recall type Vehicle recall Category Vehicles - SUV Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-81743 Transport Canada ID 2026093
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