Ford Bronco recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 50 recalls and 993 owner complaints for the Ford Bronco (model years 2021–2026). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (176 complaints), followed by engine (157 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (23).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 56 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 82 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 230 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 23 | 384 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 230 | 6 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2022 (384), 2023 (230) and 2021 (230). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (82).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Bronco model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 176 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine | 157 | 6 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 130 | 6 of 6 | |
| Service brakes | 89 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 86 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 50 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V580000 | Sep 9, 2026 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2026 | 2,711 |
| 26V548000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2026 | 10,001 |
| 26V468000 | Jul 20, 2026 | Engine | 2021–2026 | 565,691 |
| 26V403000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Structure: body | 2022–2026 | 36,046 |
| 26V343000 | May 27, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2025–2026 | 1,536 |
| 26V335000 | May 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, labels | 2026 | 268 |
| 26V299000 | May 12, 2026 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2021–2022 | 16,200 |
| 26V268000 | Apr 28, 2026 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2024–2026 | 179,698 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 28 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 17 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.