NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Bronco.
Recalled components: engine and cooling, air bags, backover prevention and rearview camera, body structure, and 5 more.
10Safety recalls
11Owner complaints
1Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Excludes the smaller Bronco Sport.
10 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Bronco
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
10,427 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, 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.
Risk: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Fix: Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
2,711 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 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: The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Fails federal standard 110 (tire and rim labeling) · 268 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco 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 loss of driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wipers, tighten the wiper arm nut, and replace the wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S82. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.
330 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BRONCO. Ford campaign 26S82.
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 2026 Ford Bronco.
What owners report
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Bronco. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Body structure3 · 27%
Most named: body (3)
Electrical system2 · 18%
Powertrain2 · 18%
Engine1 · 9%
Seat belts1 · 9%
Seats1 · 9%
Steering1 · 9%
Unknown or other1 · 9%
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 2026 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
2026: 11 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
2026: 10 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.
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 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.