2025 Ford Bronco Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 19 NHTSA recalls and 55 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2025 Ford Bronco
The 2025 Ford Bronco shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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19
NHTSA Recalls
19 recalls on record
55
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Ford Bronco (19)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/Lubricant: Valves/Valve Body
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener…
🔧 Seats: Critical Fasteners
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Lock
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332….
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as…
Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…
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Most Common Problems — 2025 Ford Bronco
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Bronco — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Ford Bronco
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Ford Bronco has 19 recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Bronco have?
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 19 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Ford Bronco are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco safe to buy?
The 2025 Ford Bronco has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 19 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Bronco should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Bronco are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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