2023 Ford Bronco recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 18 2023 Ford Bronco recalls, newest first
Jul 20, 2026EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 to 2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V468000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 24, 2026Structure, BodyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V403000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 14, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 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.
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V236000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 3, 2026Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco and 2021 to 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.
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V124000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 23, 2025Seats, Critical FastenersFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height adjust pivot bolt.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V721000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 10, 2025Equipment, ElectricalFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 to 2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016 to 2023 Explorer, 2019 to 2020 Fusion, 2019 to 2024 Ranger, 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021 to 2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 7, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, F550 SD, 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · Ford Motor Company
May 14, 2025Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360 degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V598.
NHTSA campaign 25V273000 · Ford Motor Company
May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco, F150, 2021 to 2024 Edge, 2022 to 2025 Escape, F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, 2022 to 2024 Expedition, 2022 to 2025 Transit, 2021 to 2023 Mach E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021 to 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022 to 2024 Navigator, and 2023 to 2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · Ford Motor Company
Jan 17, 2025Suspension, RearFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V025000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 8, 2024Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 to 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.
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V189000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 23, 2024Visibility, Glass, Side/rearFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 to 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.
Risk: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V142000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 3, 2023Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S44.
NHTSA campaign 23V546000 · Ford Motor Company
May 26, 2023Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F250, and 2019 to 2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
NHTSA campaign 23V379000 · Ford Motor Company
May 18, 2023Seat Belts, Critical FastenersFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5 Door body style. The first row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
NHTSA campaign 23V358000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 20, 2023Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsDo not driveFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Risk: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 8, 2023SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Risk: A steering wheel that locks up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.
NHTSA campaign 23V155000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 10, 2023Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 F150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Bronco, including 1 marked do not drive. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2023 Ford Bronco has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.