KnownCarProblems2025 Ford Bronco Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Bronco, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints). It is 5th of 6 Bronco model years by number of complaints and has 19 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2025 Ford Bronco problems
Electrical
16 complaints · 30%Engine
10 complaints · 19%The contact owned a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, another driver pulled closer to the vehicle and honked to get the contact's attention. The contact stated that upon rolling down the window, the contact noticed flames coming from the front driver's side wheel well. There was no warning…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 17%Driver assistance
8 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, assist.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, and the forward collision avoidance automatic emergency braking and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, no cause for the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 13%Transmission
5 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle depressing the brake pedal, heard a clunking noise and on for second the vehicle attempts to move while in park. The contact mention he could hear clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted.…
Speed control
5 complaints · 9%Body and structure
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 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.
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in november 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 defect summary
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.
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 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 defect summary
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.
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.
Engine: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
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.
Brakes: control module
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 bronco and bronco sport vehicles. The instrument panel cluster (ipc) may fail at startup.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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."
Brakes: software
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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."
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 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 defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Suspension: upper ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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."
Suspension: upper ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Transmission: valves/valve body
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Suspension: upper ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
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 2025 Ford Bronco
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (16 complaints); engine (10 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Bronco have?
- 19 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 2025 a bad year for the Ford Bronco?
- It is 5th of 6 Bronco model years by number of complaints, with 54 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.