37 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The bundle of electrical wiring in your Bronco's engine compartment can get damaged. Damaged wiring can short out, and a short circuit creates heat or sparks under the hood, which can start a fire. Ford dealers will wrap protective sheathing around the wiring so it cannot rub through, at no cost to you. Ford is handling this in three groups by model, so your letter may come later than another Bronco owner's letter.
The fender flares are the plastic trim pieces that arch over each wheel. On these Broncos they may not be fastened properly and can come off while you are driving. A flare that falls onto the road becomes an obstacle for the vehicles behind you, and swerving to avoid it can cause a crash. A dealer will look at the flares and either re-secure them or put on new ones at no charge.
The molded-in-color hardtop roofs on these 3-door and 5-door Broncos were not built correctly, so sections of the outer roof panel can separate and fly off the vehicle while you are driving. A piece of roof landing in the road is dangerous for drivers behind you. Ford has already mailed warning letters, but the parts needed for the repair are not expected until around November 2026. When they arrive, dealers will inspect the hardtop and replace it free of charge.
A bolt holds the pivot that raises and lowers your front seat. On some 2024-2026 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles, that bolt may be loose or may have slipped out of place. If it has, the seat may not hold you properly in a crash, and you could be hurt worse than you otherwise would be. Dealers will look at the pivot links and bolts on the front seats and replace them if needed.
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. Where the transmission meets the transfer case, the gearbox that sends power to the wheels, the two parts may be lined up wrong because an earlier repair was done incorrectly. The grooved teeth that connect them can wear down over time. If they wear enough, the Bronco can lose drive power or roll away on its own. Dealers will inspect the joint and replace parts as needed.
On these Broncos and Edges, a computer module behind the dashboard screen can get too hot and shut itself down. When that happens, the backup camera picture may not show up on the screen when you shift into reverse. Without that view, you cannot see what is directly behind the vehicle. The fix is new software for that module, which a dealer can install or which may arrive automatically as an over-the-air update to your vehicle.
The backup camera picture can stay on the screen after you shift out of reverse and drive away, when it should turn off. An image that lingers can pull your eyes away from the road. These Broncos were already repaired once under an earlier recall, but that repair was not done correctly, so it has to be redone. The dealer reloads the SYNC screen software, which is a software update only with no parts replaced.
On certain 2021-2023 Ford Bronco vehicles, a bolt in the front seat frame — the pivot bolt for the seat height adjuster — may be loose or may have come out. The seat can feel normal in everyday driving, but in a crash a seat missing that bolt may not hold the person in place the way it should, so injuries could be worse. Dealers will inspect the seats and replace the pivot links and bolts as needed.
An engine block heater is the plug-in warmer some vehicles have to help the engine start in very cold weather. On these Fords and Lincolns the heater can crack and leak coolant, and the leak can cause an electrical short when the heater is plugged in. That short can start a fire. Ford is telling owners not to plug in the block heater at all until the vehicle is fixed. Dealers will replace it, or seal it off and remove the cord, free.
Certain 2024 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles have bolts holding the high-pressure fuel pump in place that may not have been tightened enough at the factory. Loose bolts can let gasoline seep out of the pump. Leaking fuel near anything hot or anything that makes a spark, such as parts of the engine or the exhaust, can catch fire. The dealer replaces the mounting bolts to seal the pump properly.
On these Ford and Lincoln trucks, SUVs and Mustangs, the low-pressure fuel pump, which is the part that moves gasoline out of the tank, can fail. If it does, the engine can stall and shut off while you are driving. The repair depends on what you own: on Super Duty pickups the dealer replaces the fuel pump itself, and on all the other vehicles the dealer reprograms the engine computer. Either repair is free. Owner letters were mailed July 27, 2026.
On these Broncos, the 360-degree camera system may fail to show the rearview picture when you shift into reverse. Instead of a view of what is behind the vehicle, the screen may show nothing at all. Anything low or close behind you, such as a child, a pet, or a post, could go unseen while you are backing up. This one is not a software update: the dealer replaces the rearview camera itself. The recall also covers more Broncos than an earlier camera recall did.
On some 2024 Broncos, the child safety lock on the left rear door does not always work. Even with the lock switched on, someone sitting in that back seat can pull the handle and open the door from the inside. That is a problem if a child rides back there, because the door could be opened while you are driving or stopped in traffic. The dealer will check the child locks and install a new rear door latch if one is needed.
A bolt in the front suspension may be missing or not tightened properly on some Broncos and Rangers. That bolt holds an upper suspension arm to the wheel assembly. If it works loose or falls out, the arm can separate from the wheel, and you could lose the ability to steer the vehicle. Ford mailed owner letters in May 2025. The dealer will check the bolt and tighten it, or replace it if it is damaged.
A software error in the module that runs the screen can make the backup camera image lag, freeze, or not appear at all when you put the vehicle in reverse. You could back into something or someone you cannot see. The fix is a software update to that module, done free at a dealer or, on some vehicles, sent to the vehicle over the air. Ford is doing this in phases, so timing depends on your model and year.
On some 2024-2025 Broncos, the fasteners holding the lower front suspension arm to the frame may not have been tightened properly. That can let the arm come apart from the frame while you are driving, and if it does you can lose steering and control of the truck. Ford says not to drive these vehicles until they are fixed. A dealer will check the fasteners and replace any that are loose or missing, at no charge.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
These Broncos with the 8-inch touchscreen were fixed incorrectly under an earlier recall. Because of that, the backup camera picture may stay on the screen even after you have shifted out of reverse and started driving forward. A picture that will not go away can pull your eyes off the road. The vehicle does not meet the federal rear visibility rule. A dealer will load updated software into the infotainment system to correct it.
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 and Bronco, 2024 Ranger, and 2025 Mustang, Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A part inside the transmission that routes fluid to the gears, called the valve body, may have been machined incorrectly. Reverse gear can fail, or the vehicle can move forward unexpectedly when you have selected reverse or neutral. That kind of surprise movement can cause a crash. Dealers will replace the valve body at no cost.
The rear shock absorbers can rust and fail. Each one has a separate fluid canister attached to the outside, and that canister can break away and fall off the vehicle entirely. A heavy part left on the road is a hazard for you and for anyone driving behind you. Ford dealers will look at the rear shocks and replace them where needed, with no charge for parts or labor.
On certain 2024 Ranger and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles, a nut on the front upper control arm — a suspension part that helps hold the front wheel in place — may not have been put on or tightened correctly at the factory. If that nut is loose or missing, the control arm can come apart from the wheel assembly. Dealers will check the fastener and, if it is loose or missing, replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly.
Some 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models with the 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine can have an intake valve break while you are driving. Those valves let air into the engine, and if one snaps, the engine can fail and stop making power. That means you could suddenly lose the ability to accelerate or hold speed in traffic. Dealers run a test on the engine and, if it fails the test, replace the whole engine at no charge.
Certain 2023 and 2024 four-door Ford Bronco vehicles have a problem with the child safety lock on the rear door behind the driver. Even with that lock switched on, someone sitting in the back seat can still open the door from inside. That means a child could push the door open while the vehicle is moving. Dealers will check the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch if it is faulty.
The fixed glass panels behind the rear doors on your Bronco's hard top may not have been installed correctly at the factory. Because of that, a panel can work its way loose and come off the vehicle while you are driving. A glass panel lying in the road is a hazard for the cars behind you. On most Broncos the dealer takes the glass out and reinstalls it properly; on Bronco Heritage models the left rear panel is replaced.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the backup camera may show nothing on the screen when you shift into reverse. Some models also have a 360-degree camera view that can go blank. Without the picture, you cannot see what is behind you on the screen, so you could back into a person, another car, or an object. Dealers will replace the backup camera and update the software and wiring if needed, all free of charge.
On certain 2023 Broncos, the transmission's park system may have been damaged during assembly. The parking pawl is the part inside the transmission that locks the wheels when you shift into Park. If it does not fully engage, the vehicle can roll away on its own after you park it. Ford dealers will replace the entire transmission at no cost to you. Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed on August 11, 2023.
The Tire and Loading Information label on these vehicles shows the wrong load carrying capacity — the maximum weight of people and cargo the vehicle is built to handle. If you load up to the number printed on that label, you could end up carrying more weight than the vehicle should. An overloaded vehicle is harder to handle and more likely to be in a crash. These vehicles fail a federal tire and rim rule because of the bad label.
On five-door Bronco models, the metal tab you click into the front seat belt buckle can be hard to reach when it is tucked into its stowed position. Because of that, these vehicles do not meet the federal crash-protection rule for seat belts. Ford's fix is a small sliding clip added to the driver and front passenger belts that stops the tab from sliding out of easy reach, so you can grab the belt normally.
The nuts that hold the wheels onto the driver's side of your truck may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If they are loose, a wheel can come off while you are driving. Ford is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until they are checked. A dealer will look at the lug nuts and tighten them if needed, at no charge to you.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Some Ford Broncos with the 8-inch SYNC screen keep showing the backup camera picture even after you shift out of reverse. These vehicles were already repaired once under an earlier recall, and the problem came back. A camera view that lingers on the screen while you are driving forward can pull your eyes off the road. The fix is a software update for the SYNC system, done at a dealer or sent to your Bronco over the air.
Certain 2023 Ford Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles have damage inside the steering gear, the part that turns your steering wheel motion into turning wheels. That damage can make the wheel much harder to turn, or cause it to lock up entirely so it will not move at all. If that happens while you are driving, you cannot steer the vehicle. Dealers will replace the whole steering gear at no cost.
A bolt inside the automatic transmission may be loose. If it is, the transmission may not actually go into Park, even though the gear shifter shows "PARK." That means the vehicle is not locked in place and can roll away on its own after you get out. Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Ford mailed owner letters on April 25, 2023.
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco SUVs. The side impact sensors on the right or left side of the vehicle may not be fastened down properly. These sensors tell the airbags when a side crash is happening. If one is loose, the airbags could go off when they should not, or they could fail to go off in a real crash. A dealer will check how the sensors are attached and repair them if needed.
On these Broncos with the 8-inch screen, the backup camera picture can stay on the display after you shift out of reverse and start driving forward, instead of switching off. A camera view still showing while you drive can pull your attention away from the road. It also means the vehicle does not meet the federal rear-visibility rule. The fix is updated SYNC software, installed at a dealer or sent to the vehicle over the air.
The windshield on these Broncos and Rangers may not have been glued to the body correctly at the factory. A windshield that is not bonded properly can come loose and separate from the vehicle in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the people inside. Dealers will take the windshield out and reinstall it correctly, and the work is free to the owner. Ford mailed owner letters in July 2022, so check your VIN if you did not see one.
On four-door Broncos, the rear passenger-side door may still open from the inside even when the child safety lock is switched on. That means a child sitting in that seat could open the door when you expect it to be locked. A dealer will inspect that door's child safety lock and latch and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
On certain 2021 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles, the radar unit used by the cruise control system was aimed incorrectly when the vehicle was built. Because it is pointing the wrong way, adaptive cruise control may not keep a safe gap from the vehicle ahead, and the automatic emergency braking system may brake late or not brake at all when it should. Ford dealers will adjust the angle of the radar unit so it aims correctly again.
In these 2021 Ford Broncos, the front passenger airbag may not inflate the way it is supposed to. A vent in the airbag can open too early during a crash, letting air escape before the bag has cushioned the person sitting there. That means the passenger may not get the protection the airbag is designed to give. Nothing looks or feels different in everyday driving. A dealer will replace the passenger airbag, and the repair parts are available.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Ford Bronco. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 225 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| 2022 | 374 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 221 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 74 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: