Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Ford Bronco: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Ford Bronco at 15–20 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 56 owner complaints for this model year.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
2025 Ford Bronco recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 19 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco, newest first.
Engine and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V468000 Reported Jul 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S55)
- Components
- Engine; Electrical system: Wiring: Front underhood
- Units affected
- 565,691 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Structure: Body
NHTSA 26V403000 Reported Jun 24, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S47)
- Units affected
- 36,046 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA 26V343000 Reported May 27, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S35)
- Units affected
- 1,536 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seats: Critical fasteners
NHTSA 26V268000 Reported Apr 28, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S30)
- Units affected
- 179,698 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Risk
- A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Fordâs number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission
NHTSA 26V236000 Reported Apr 14, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S26)
- Units affected
- 4,922 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NHTSA 26V122000 Reported Mar 3, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S10)
- Units affected
- 47,804 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 26V124000 Reported Mar 3, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26S09)
- Units affected
- 849,310 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module
NHTSA 25V823000 Reported Dec 1, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SD4)
- Units affected
- 679 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 25V788000 Reported Nov 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SC3)
- Units affected
- 229,609 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Visibility: Windshield
NHTSA 25V683000 Reported Oct 10, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C52)
- Units affected
- 9 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software
NHTSA 25V488000 Reported Jul 25, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S77)
- Units affected
- 312,120 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Frontal
NHTSA 25V396000 Reported Jun 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C27)
- Units affected
- 2,272 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock
NHTSA 25V397000 Reported Jun 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S64)
- Units affected
- 27,768 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm
NHTSA 25V308000 Reported May 9, 2025 Do not drive
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S48)
- Units affected
- 3 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint
NHTSA 25V310000 Reported May 9, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S45)
- Units affected
- 4,497 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seats: Critical fasteners
NHTSA 25V311000 Reported May 9, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C16)
- Units affected
- 46 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint
NHTSA 25V260000 Reported Apr 18, 2025 Do not drive
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S40)
- Units affected
- 2 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body
NHTSA 25V164000 Reported Mar 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S19)
- Units affected
- 269 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint
NHTSA 24V770000 Reported Oct 16, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S64)
- Units affected
- 2,416 (estimate)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2025 Ford Bronco fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2025 Ford Bronco crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2025 Ford Bronco owner complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Bronco, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
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