NHTSA Recall 25V396000: Air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,272 vehicles. It affects 2025 Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V396000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C27 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | June 13, 2025 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V396000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.