CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Ford Bronco has 19 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (18 reports).
2025 Ford Bronco recalls
Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Engine Fire
Certain Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles from model years 2021 through 2026 have an engine compartment wiring harness that may become damaged and short circuit.
Fender Flares May Detach, Creating a Road Hazard
Certain 2022 through 2026 Ford Bronco vehicles may have fender flares that are not properly secured.
Engine May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power
Certain 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles may have an engine that can fail internally.
Loose Front Seat Bolt Could Weaken Crash Protection
Ford is recalling certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Bronco Transmission Could Lose Drive Power or Roll Away
The transmission-to-transfer case joint in certain Ford Bronco vehicles may be misaligned because a previous repair was not performed correctly.
EGR Valve May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in certain 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may fail.
Rearview Camera May Go Blank, Raising Crash Risk
Some Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles may have an Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) that can overheat and shut down.
Brakes May Lose Power Assist While Driving
The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature is in use, causing a sudden loss of power brake assist.
Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings
The instrument panel cluster in certain Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles may fail when the vehicle starts.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Some newer vehicles may have a windshield that was not properly bonded to the body during manufacturing.
Brakes may lose power assist, increasing crash risk
The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an driver assistance feature is in use.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly
The active vent flap on the passenger side of certain vehicles may prevent the front air bag from deploying as intended.
Rear Door Child Lock May Fail, Allowing Unintended Opening
Certain 2025 Ford Bronco four-door vehicles may have a left-hand rear door that can be opened from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is set to "ON." The child lock is meant to keep that door from being opened from the inside, so this defect means a child could open the door unintentionally.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Steering
The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the control arm to detach from the frame.
Front Control Arm May Detach, Risking Loss of Steering
A front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or improperly tightened.
Driver's seat may lack secure bolts, raising crash injury risk
Some 2025 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles may have loose or missing bolts securing the driver's seat frame to the vehicle body.
Front control arm can detach and cause loss of steering
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or improperly tightened, which can allow the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
Transmission May Fail in Reverse or Move Unexpectedly
A transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly at the factory.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering
The upper ball joint nut on the front upper control arm may not have been installed or tightened properly at the factory.
Most common 2025 Ford Bronco problems
Problem areas named in the 56 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
The tubes running along the roof line according to my service report could not handle the heavy rain and was the resulted in a heavy stream of water inside my vehicle while driving. The water "backfilled" into the cabin through dome light just behind the sunglasses holder. Incident occurred on October 1, 2026 while I was driving with my two children in the vehicle. The incident was witnessed by the construction manager over seeing the construction of our home. There was so much rain inside the vehicle that it soaked my pants, my seat, the carpet, ran down the navigation screen into the cup holders and warped my dash. I wash my vehicle 2 to 3 times a week and have never had an issue with th
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact received recall service at the local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System). The contact's daughter drove the vehicle to the residence and parked it inside the garage. The contact's daughter heard a noise coming from the garage, investigated, and discovered the engine had erroneously activated and was running. At the time of discovery, the keys were hanging on the wall, and the mobile phone was charging, unused. The contact indicated that the failure created a severe carbon monoxide poisoning hazard. The vehicle was returned to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufactu
Instrument Cluster screen blank on start up so vehicle does not show Speedometer, gear selection, RPM, fuel gauge, lane keeping selection, and adaptive cruise control selection/engagement. Vehicle however would start up and remain drivable. Instrument cluster screen return to its normal state of his morning after leaving vehicle turned off overnight. This occurred on one other occasion back in May 2026 shortly after purchasing the vehicle. This was only this second instance of this happening since receiving the vehicle in May 2026. I have attached a picture showing both instances. I believe there where previous Bronco models recalled for a similar issue, but donât believe my model/VIN was
Summary: Software bug incorrectly shows hood to be unlatched; the alert covers important driver information on gauge cluster and can not be dismissed. Issue is 100% reproduceable. - With vehicle off, open hood (maintenance, inspection, etc) - Start vehicle - Close hood - Drive vehicle A false 'hood open' alarm will be triggered and it can not be dismissed. If driving, and unable to stop, audible alarm will continue, and visual alert obscures cluster information. Alarm an not be dismissed, paused, or simple acknowledged. Dismissing the false alert requires shutting the vehicle off, which can be dangerous if the driver has already entered a busy road.
I purchased a 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks to flat tow behind my motorhome. Ford dealership in [XXX] said the Bronco can be flat towed and I reviewed the owners [XXX] , regarding flat towing, with the dealership prior to purchase. I went to a reputable hitch installer to add a demco/Air Force one braking system. We went on a 3 month trip out west and followed the directions in the Ford owners [XXX] to flat towing. Unfortunately while being towed the car came out of neutral tow 3 times while and there is no warning system to alert us when this happens. It cannot be felt or detected in our 44 ft coach. Luckily kind strangers saw our rear tires dragging and smoking and signaled to us. Th
2025 Ford Bronco questions
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco: Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Engine Fire; Fender Flares May Detach, Creating a Road Hazard; Engine May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power; Loose Front Seat Bolt Could Weaken Crash Protection; Bronco Transmission Could Lose Drive Power or Roll Away. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco?
Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (9), Engine (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Ford Bronco has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.