KnownCarProblems2023 Ford Bronco Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco, most often about the visibility and wipers (41% of complaints, typically around 500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Bronco model year since 2000 and has 18 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford Bronco problems
Visibility and wipers
95 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, glass, side/rear.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers were activated on high-speed but failed to operate at the highest setting. The contact stated that the windshield wiper defaulted to intermediate speed and deactivated and turned…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that during inclement weather, there was moisture leaking inside the vehicle through the rear windshield. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure. The contact was informed that the rear gasket located by the rear windshield…
Electrical
23 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH and attempting to brake, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard and all the lights had flashed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle the entire dashboard shook uncontrollably.…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon reversing into the garage, he placed the gear shifter into park(p) and shut off the engine. Upon exiting the vehicle and approaching the home, the contact heard a loud crash and saw that the vehicle had rolled backed into the garage door. The contact…
Transmission
22 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon reversing into the garage, he placed the gear shifter into park(p) and shut off the engine. Upon exiting the vehicle and approaching the home, the contact heard a loud crash and saw that the vehicle had rolled backed into the garage door. The contact…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and flat towing an rv, the flat-tow mode inadvertently disengaged and the contact smelled a burning odor permeating the interior of the vehicle with the message "stop vehicle immediately, excessive temperature detected"…
Engine
21 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the power train and service engine soon had warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was bad gasoline in the vehicle, and gasoline needed to be drained from the fuel…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH and attempting to brake, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard and all the lights had flashed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle the entire dashboard shook uncontrollably.…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 9%Brakes
17 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "parking brake fault - service now" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that further diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the…
Body and structure
16 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that during inclement weather, there was moisture leaking inside the vehicle through the rear windshield. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure. The contact was informed that the rear gasket located by the rear windshield…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the hard top was detaching. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Suspension
13 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v025000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v025000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon inspecting the rear shock absorbers, the contact became aware that the rear shock absorbers were…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ford Bronco recalls
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: body
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 28, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sb5. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 28, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s75.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bronco, explorer, lincoln aviator, f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, 2021-2022 lincoln navigator, mustang, f-150, and 2022 expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s48. This recall expands previous recall number 23v-598.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 15, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Doors and locks: lock
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 9, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s15.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "on" position.
Visibility and wipers: glass, side/rear
Risk: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on bronco vehicles. On bronco heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed june 6, 2024. Bronco heritage owner letters were mailed june 12, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s10.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 bronco and bronco heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Transmission: park pawl
Risk: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s44.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail a new tread label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco, 2023 super duty f-250, and 2019-2023 ranger vehicles. The tire and loading information (tread) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed july 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on october 2, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c16.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bronco vehicles built with the 5-door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 2, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s17.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 bronco and ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Steering
Risk: A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 31, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 bronco wildtrak and 2022 bronco raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 25, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 f-150, mustang, explorer, bronco, and 2023 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "park."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Ford Bronco
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Bronco?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (95 complaints, typically around 500 miles); electrical (23 complaints); transmission (22 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Bronco have?
- 18 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ford Bronco?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Bronco model year since 2000, with 230 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.