Recalled components: suspension, brakes, engine and cooling, powertrain, and 8 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (18 complaints, 32%).
19Safety recalls
57Owner complaints
5Complaints citing a crash
2Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Excludes the smaller Bronco Sport.
19 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco
Parts with a do-not-drive or park-outside recall come first, then the rest, largest first. Within a part, do-not-drive and park-outside recalls come first, then the newest. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.
3 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
2 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
4,497 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
2,416 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
679 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Ford campaign 25SD4.
power assist · electric · control module · software
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
312,120 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
1,536 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Ford campaign 26S35.
exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
47,804 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
4,922 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Ford campaign 26S26.
automatic transmission · fluid/lubricant · valves/valve body
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
269 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
179,698 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.
Fails federal standard 207 (seating systems) · 46 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection) · 2,272 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Fix: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
849,310 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles.
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
36,046 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Fix: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
229,609 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles.
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Fix: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.
565,691 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Components: Electrical system: wiring, front underhood; Engine. Ford campaign 26S55.
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.
27,768 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles.
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Fails federal standard 212 · 9 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Ford campaign 25C52.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ford Bronco.
What owners report
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Bronco. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Most named: automatic emergency braking (5); warnings (3)
Powertrain5 · 9%
Speed control5 · 9%
Body structure4 · 7%
Most named: body (3)
Unknown or other9 · 16%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Ford Bronco recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2025 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2022 Bronco drew the most (201).
Owner complaints
2025: 57 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Bronco
Model year
Complaints
2021
231
2022
389
2023
236
2024
85
2025
57
2026
11
Safety recalls
2025: 19 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Bronco
Model year
Recalls
2021
20
2022
23
2023
18
2024
16
2025
19
2026
10
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (18), engine (9), brakes (7). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2025 Ford Bronco?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ford Bronco.
How do I check if my Bronco has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: BRONCO.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.