2025 Ford Bronco: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford Bronco: 19 recalls, 54 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
Recalls
19 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Suspension Vehicle recall #24V770000 · 2024 · 2,416 vehicles
What's wrong: The front upper control arm ball joint nut May not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V164000 · 2025 · 269 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission valve body May have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Why it matters: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Suspension Vehicle recall #25V260000 · 2025 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: The front upper control arm ball joint nut May be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge.…
Suspension Vehicle recall #25V308000 · 2025 · 3 vehicles
What's wrong: The front lower control arm fasteners May not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner…
Suspension Vehicle recall #25V310000 · 2025 · 4,497 vehicles
What's wrong: The front upper control arm ball joint fastener May be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025.
Seats Vehicle recall #25V311000 · 2025 · 46 vehicles
What's wrong: The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body May be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "seating systems."
Why it matters: A seat with loose or missing fasteners May not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #25V397000 · 2025 · 27,768 vehicles
What's wrong: The left-hand rear door May be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "on" position.
Why it matters: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V396000 · 2025 · 2,272 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V488000 · 2025 · 312,120 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: 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 expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #25V683000 · 2025 · 9 vehicles
What's wrong: During manufacturing, the windshield May not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V788000 · 2025 · 229,609 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cluster (ipc) May fail at startup.
Why it matters: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V823000 · 2025 · 679 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: 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 expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V124000 · 2026 · 849,310 vehicles
What's wrong: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) May overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V122000 · 2026 · 47,804 vehicles
What's wrong: The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve May fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the egr valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #26V236000 · 2026 · 4,922 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission to transfer case joint May be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Why it matters: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines May result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026.
Seats Vehicle recall #26V268000 · 2026 · 179,698 vehicles
What's wrong: The front seats May have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Why it matters: A seat with a dislodged bolt May not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V343000 · 2026 · 1,536 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine May fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #26V403000 · 2026 · 36,046 vehicles
What's wrong: The fender flares May not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026.
Electrical, Engine Vehicle recall #26V468000 · 2026 · 565,691 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine compartment wiring harness May become damaged and short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (16): the most common themes are door / lock issues (5), electrical failure (5), stalls / loses power (4).
- Other / unknown (9): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (9): the most common themes are electrical failure (3), warning light on (2).
- Brakes (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 54 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 16 Bronco model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 88). Complaints peaked in 2026 (39 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 7,850 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (78 complaints, 16 recalls), 2026 (9 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 20 | Regular |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 21 | 19 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 18 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 19 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Bronco problems?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (16), other / unknown (9), engine (9).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Bronco get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (2.3 L, Automatic (S10)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Ford Bronco repair manual?
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