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2023 Ford Bronco Recalls, Complaints & Specs

18 safety recalls list the 2023 Ford Bronco, and owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

18
safety recalls
227
owner complaints to NHTSA
6 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–20
MPG combined (EPA)

18 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Bronco

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system: front underhood and engine

    NHTSA 26V468000 Reported 565,691 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

  2. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 26V403000 Reported 36,046 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

  3. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 26V236000 Reported 4,922 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

  4. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V124000 Reported 849,310 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.…

  5. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 25V721000 Reported 163,256 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  6. Engine block heater (equipment)

    NHTSA 25V685000 Reported 59,006 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  7. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 25V455000 Reported 850,318 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  8. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V273000 Reported 128,889 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  9. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V315000 Reported 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  10. Shock absorber (suspension)

    NHTSA 25V025000 Reported 149,449 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  11. Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 24V189000 Reported 9,847 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  12. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 24V142000 Reported 7,875 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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.…

  13. Park pawl (power train)

    NHTSA 23V546000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  14. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 23V379000 Reported 29,607 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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.…

  15. Critical fasteners (seat belts)

    NHTSA 23V358000 Reported 175,550 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  16. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels) Do not drive

    NHTSA 23V283000 Reported 1,434 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  17. Steering

    NHTSA 23V155000 Reported 343 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  18. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 23V070000 Reported 1,138 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 Ford Bronco have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,196 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 112 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Transmission failed while towing in Neutral Flat Tow mode and destroyed the entire transmission resulting in a $7,600 repair bill. Ford will not warranty this as they claim is was might fault. Not tru”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Power train

“My 2023 Ford Bronco is experiencing cracking and delamination on its Molded-in-Color (MIC) hardtop roof. [ADD A SENTENCE HERE DESCRIBING YOUR SPECIFIC DAMAGE, E.G., The cracks are visible on the exter”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 Ford Bronco (Bronco 4WD, Bronco Badlands 4WD, Bronco Black Diamond 4WD, Bronco Raptor 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–20 mpg
City / Highway15–20 / 16–21
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.3/2.7/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S10); Manual 7-spd

Compare Ford Bronco model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Bronco model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Ford Bronco22
1969 Ford Bronco01
1970 Ford Bronco10
1971 Ford Bronco10
1972 Ford Bronco10
1975 Ford Bronco10
1976 Ford Bronco10
1977 Ford Bronco11
1978 Ford Bronco50
1979 Ford Bronco52
1980 Ford Bronco20
1981 Ford Bronco02
1982 Ford Bronco01
1983 Ford Bronco14
1984 Ford Bronco310
1985 Ford Bronco120
1986 Ford Bronco127
1987 Ford Bronco134
1988 Ford Bronco152
1989 Ford Bronco284
1990 Ford Bronco156
1991 Ford Bronco132
1992 Ford Bronco237
1993 Ford Bronco540
1994 Ford Bronco391
1995 Ford Bronco194
1996 Ford Bronco181
1997 Ford Bronco01
1998 Ford Bronco02
1999 Ford Bronco02
2021 Ford Bronco20230
2022 Ford Bronco23379
2023 Ford Bronco18227
2024 Ford Bronco1677
2025 Ford Bronco1954
2026 Ford Bronco98

Checking a specific 2023 Ford Bronco

How do I know if my 2023 Ford Bronco has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 18 campaigns currently list the 2023 Ford Bronco; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V070000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.