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2023 Ford Bronco problems, complaints & recalls

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NHTSA has received 219 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Bronco, or 59.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.42, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #73 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 9% higher; against other Off-road SUVs it is 12% lower.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2022-12-30 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.

219Complaints
59.6Complaints per year on the road
1.42Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
18Recalls · ⚠ 1
4.1%Share involving a crash or fire
39Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2022) drew 79.0 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 27.7 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 149 complaints, 79% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Body & structure (47.5% of complaints), followed by Electrical (11.0%) and Engine (9.1%). Body & structure complaints are 5.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “wipers”, “rain”, “slow”, “intermittent” and “setting”. 9 reports (4.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 8 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (57% of incidents). In the last 12 months 39 new complaints were filed, versus 41 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 92% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.42
  • vs. other Ford models1.09
  • vs. other 2023 models1.42
  • vs. other Off-road SUVs0.88
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (149)1.79
  • #73 of 92 · 2023Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 202139.7 per year0.94
  • 202279.0 per year1.88
  • 202359.6 per year1.42
  • 202427.7 per year0.66
  • 202529.3 per year0.7

Ford Bronco problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Body & structure104 · 47.5% · 5.18×
  • Electrical24 · 11.0% · 0.7×
  • Engine20 · 9.1% · 0.41×
  • Transmission / powertrain17 · 7.8% · 0.67×
  • Brakes14 · 6.4% · 1.06×
  • Interior & equipment11 · 5.0% · 0.56×
  • Wheels, tires & suspension10 · 4.6% · 1.85×
  • Airbags & seat belts9 · 4.1% · 1.07×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Body & structure · Common terms in reports

  • wipers82
  • rain61
  • slow49
  • intermittent39
  • setting31
  • windshield53

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • camera10
  • notification prevention4
  • rearview4
  • reverse6
  • prevention recall3
  • radio4

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • engine13
  • misfire3
  • died3
  • diagnosis3
  • stating3
  • restart4

Problem areas: Body & structure · Engine · Electrical · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Transmission / powertrain · Wheels, tires & suspension · Fuel system

When complaints were filed

2022: 1 1 2022 2023: 112 112 2023 2024: 36 36 2024 2025: 36 36 2025 2026: 34 34 2026
  • Crashes reported: 6
  • Fires reported: 3
  • Injuries: 3
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr56.6%
  • 1–2 yrs15.5%
  • 2–3 yrs16.0%
  • 3–5 yrs11.9%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 8 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2023 · Off-road SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2023 Toyota 4Runner318.40.2
2023 Ford Bronco21959.61.42
2023 Jeep Wrangler34694.22.24

Safety recalls (18)

ENGINE Campaign 26V468000 · 2026-07-20

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.

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY Campaign 26V403000 · 2026-06-24

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.

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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late August 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 26V236000 · 2026-04-14

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.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V124000 · 2026-03-03

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.

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.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 25V721000 · 2025-10-23

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 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.

Remedy: 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.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Campaign 25V685000 · 2025-10-10

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 25V455000 · 2025-07-07

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, 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.

Remedy: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 25V273000 · 2025-05-14

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 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.

Remedy: 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 23V-598.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V315000 · 2025-05-09

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.

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.

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Campaign 25V025000 · 2025-01-17

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.

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.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK Campaign 24V189000 · 2024-03-08

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.

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.

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Campaign 24V142000 · 2024-02-23

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.

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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL Campaign 23V546000 · 2023-08-03

Summary: Ford 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.

Remedy: 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 23V379000 · 2023-05-26

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 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.

Remedy: 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.

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 23V358000 · 2023-05-18

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 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.

Remedy: 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.

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Campaign 23V283000 · 2023-04-20

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: Ford 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.

Remedy: 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.

STEERING Campaign 23V155000 · 2023-03-08

Summary: Ford 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.

Remedy: 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 23V070000 · 2023-02-10

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Investigations

No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Ford Bronco?

219 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford Bronco, or about 59.6 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Ford Bronco?

The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 47.5% of complaints.

Does the 2023 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall(s) for this model year.

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 39 new complaints were filed, versus 41 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2023 Ford Bronco compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 219 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Bronco, or 59.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.42, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #73 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 9% higher; against other Off-road SUVs it is 12% lower.