NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2026 Ford Bronco, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD BRONCO.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
Date: 2026-09-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-08-25. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identifica (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-07-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-06-24. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-05-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall becam (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-05-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi (excerpt)
Consequence: The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-04-28. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Forda s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-03. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the drivera s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-11-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
30 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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11037419
Date: 2026-09-16. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
11037290
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
11036529
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or before 01-Feb-2025 may exhibit all of t
11036530
Date: 2026-08-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially a
11036285
Date: 2026-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:13, B1288:11, B1288:12 and/or B1238:17 stored in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer facing symptoms relat
11036108
Date: 2026-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires LoctiteA? 243 adhesive applied to the mounting bolt threads in the transmission. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and dry. Tightening the mounting bolts al
11035232
Date: 2026-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may or may not exhibit a perceived lack of power intermit
11035269
Date: 2026-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related di
11035106
Date: 2026-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery
11035036
Date: 2026-07-16. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Quality improvements include: -ABS software update that filters out intermittent, invalid wheel-speed sensor data, preventing temporary shut-offs of Cruise Control and Pre-Collision Assist, while still detecting and flagging genuine hardware failures.