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2026 Ford Bronco Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2026 Ford Bronco, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

9
safety recalls
8
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–20
MPG combined (EPA)

9 safety recalls for the 2026 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. Curtain (air bags)

    NHTSA 26V580000 Reported 2,711 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026.…

  2. Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 26V548000 Reported 10,001 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 26V343000 Reported 1,536 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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. 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…

  6. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 26V335000 Reported 268 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

  7. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 26V268000 Reported 179,698 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

  8. 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.…

  9. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V788000 Reported 229,609 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 Ford Bronco have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 676 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle front passenger wheel well flare detached while driving narrowly avoiding impact to other vehicles on the road. After recovering the part noticed front driver wheel well flare starting to deta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Structure

“The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH in the left lane on the interstate on a sunny day, near the grass, the driver's side rear window expl”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Visibility

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 Ford Bronco (Bronco 4WD, Bronco Badlands 4WD, Bronco Outer Banks 4WD, Bronco Raptor 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–20 mpg
City / Highway15–19 / 16–22
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 2026 Ford Bronco

How do I know if my 2026 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. 9 campaigns currently list the 2026 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 25V788000).

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.