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2024 Ford Bronco recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Bronco — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: BRONCO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Bronco, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V468000July 20, 2026Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
26V403000June 24, 2026Structure › Body
26V268000April 28, 2026Seats › Critical Fasteners
26V236000April 14, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V124000March 3, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
25V685000October 10, 2025Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
25V597000September 11, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V310000May 9, 2025Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
25V308000May 9, 2025Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmDo not drive
25V303000May 9, 2025Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
25V164000March 14, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body
25V025000January 17, 2025Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber
24V770000October 16, 2024Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
24V189000March 8, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
24V142000February 23, 2024Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Systems involved: Suspension (4) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V468000Manufacturer no. 26S55

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA
July 20, 2026
Owner notification
August 5, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
565,691 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood; Engine

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V468000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V403000Manufacturer no. 26S47

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
September 1, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,046 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V403000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V268000Manufacturer no. 26S30

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2026
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
179,698 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
November 1, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V268000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V236000Manufacturer no. 26S26

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2026
Owner notification
July 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,922 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V236000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V124000Manufacturer no. 26S09

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
849,310 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V124000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V685000Manufacturer no. 25SA4

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
59,006 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
Not reported – December 28, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V685000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V597000Manufacturer no. 25S90

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Owner notification
September 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
November 19, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V597000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
Not reported – May 10, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V310000Manufacturer no. 25S45

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,497 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
September 6, 2024 – January 15, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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 at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V310000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V308000Manufacturer no. 25S48

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
June 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
November 14, 2024 – January 22, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

Safety risk

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 is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V308000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V303000Manufacturer no. 24S15

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
May 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,002 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
January 19, 2024 – January 25, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

Safety risk

A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-189.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V303000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V164000Manufacturer no. 25S19

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
269 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
November 27, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Safety risk

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 for this recall is 25S19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V025000Manufacturer no. 25S01

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2025
Owner notification
August 15, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
149,449 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
September 23, 2020 – July 23, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

Safety risk

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V025000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V770000Manufacturer no. 24S64

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2024
Owner notification
November 20, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,416 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco
June 1, 2024 – September 5, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V770000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V189000Manufacturer no. 24S15

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
March 8, 2024
Owner notification
April 9, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,847 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

Safety risk

A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V189000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V142000Manufacturer no. 24S10

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2024
Owner notification
March 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,875 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.

Safety risk

Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V142000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.