2025 Ford Bronco Reliability
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 57 owner complaints and 19 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Bronco model years (2023–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco's typical year, while the 2023 drew 232 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
57
NHTSA owner complaints
19
Recall campaigns
5
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2025 Ford Bronco complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 model year, filed between 2025 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 32% |
| Engine | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 12% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 11% |
| Speed control / throttle | 5 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 9% |
| Visibility / wipers | 4 | 7% |
2025 Ford Bronco recalls
19 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2025 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V770000 | Oct 16, 2024 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | 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. |
| 25V164000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / fluid/lubricant / valves/valve body | 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… |
| 25V260000 | Apr 18, 2025 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. 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.NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 25V308000 | May 9, 2025 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | 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.NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 25V311000 | May 9, 2025 | Seats — critical fasteners | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. 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… |
| 25V310000 | May 9, 2025 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | 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. |
| 25V397000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. 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. |
| 25V396000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Air bags — frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. 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… |
| 25V488000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Service brakes — power assist / electric / control module / software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System… |
| 25V683000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Visibility / wipers — windshield | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. 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… |
| 25V788000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup. |
| 25V823000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Service brakes — power assist / electric / control module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System… |
| 26V124000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | 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. |
| 26V122000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Engine & cooling — exhaust system / emission control / gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive… |
| 26V236000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | 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… |
| 26V268000 | Apr 28, 2026 | Seats — critical fasteners | 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. |
| 26V343000 | May 27, 2026 | Engine & cooling — engine / hard parts internal/mechanical | 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. |
| 26V403000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Body structure — body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. |
| 26V468000 | Jul 21, 2026 | Engine | 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. |
How the 2025 compares with nearby Bronco years
Verdicts compare these Bronco model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 18 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2024 | 85 | 16 | Unknown or other | Solid |
| 2025 (this page) | 57 | 19 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2025 Ford Bronco
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 19 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2025 Ford Bronco reliability FAQ
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 57 owner complaints and 19 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Bronco model years (2023–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco's typical year, while the 2023 drew 232 complaints.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Bronco problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco are electrical system (18), engine (9), unknown or other (9), service brakes (7). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have recalls?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Bronco, including 24V770000 (suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint) and 25V164000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / fluid/lubricant / valves/valve body). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco compare with the 2024 and 2026 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 85 complaints and 16 recalls (solid). The 2025 has 57 complaints and 19 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2025 Ford Bronco?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2025 Bronco, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.