2025 Ford Bronco Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
19
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
57
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2025 Bronco and 57 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 18 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
- SERVICE BRAKES7
- POWER TRAIN5
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
- VISIBILITY/WIPER4
2025 Bronco Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE · 26V468000
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY · 26V403000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 26V343000
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.
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.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 26V268000
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.
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. 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 26V236000
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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · 26V122000
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.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 26V124000
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · 25V823000
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V788000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · 25V683000
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."
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.
2025 Bronco Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 55301 | Oct 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit water leaking between the back glass and hard top. This may be due to dirt and/or debris build up between/on… | 11039154 |
| SSM 55302 | Oct 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2026 Bronco Sport Vehicles may exhibit activation of the reverse brake assist feature with no objects behind the vehicle and a "Reverse Brake Assist" message displayed… | 11039155 |
| TSB 26-2442 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience… | 11038617 |
| SSM 55228 | Oct 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE | Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various… | 11038440 |
| SSM 55221 | Oct 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This… | 11038438 |
| SSM 55211 | Oct 2, 2026 | ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various… | 11038163 |
| TSB 26-2380 | Sep 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This article supersedes TSB 25-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses and underbody shield bolts. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement… | 11037537 |
| TSB 26-2092 V2 | Sep 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY | This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sp… | 11037678 |
| TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F | Sep 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail | 11037419 |
| TSB 26-2414 | Sep 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | This article supersedes 26-2058 Reason for update: update the TSB title and TSB issue to include new DTCs Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit al… | 11037311 |
| ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca | Sep 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements | 11037290 |
| SSM 55118 | Aug 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024… | 11036529 |
| SSM 55100 | Aug 22, 2026 | SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service p… | 11036530 |
| SSM 55112 | Aug 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intelligent oil life monitor feature in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) auto resets to 100%, is stuck at a h… | 11036523 |
| SSM 55079 | Aug 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:1… | 11036285 |
| SSM 55073 | Aug 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN | Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires Loctite® 243 adhesive applied to the mou… | 11036108 |
| SSM 55044 | Jul 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and/or… | 11035232 |
| SSM 55031 | Jul 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System… | 11035269 |
| SSM 55021 | Jul 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the soft… | 11035106 |
| SSM 55009 | Jul 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the d… | 11035101 |
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