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2024 Ford Bronco problems, complaints & recalls

Fewer Rising

NHTSA has received 74 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Bronco, or 27.7 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.66, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #57 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 49% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 59% 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 2024-03-19 and 2026-08-26. Median delay from incident to filing: 16 days.

74Complaints
27.7Complaints per year on the road
0.66Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
16Recalls · ⚠ 1
9.5%Share involving a crash or fire
42Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2023) drew 59.6 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 29.3 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 45 complaints, 36% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Electrical (20.3% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (17.6%) and Body & structure (16.2%). Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “infotainment”, “assistance”, “tire”, “pressure” and “hazard”. 7 reports (9.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 18 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (55% of incidents). In the last 12 months 42 new complaints were filed, versus 28 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 60% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles0.66
  • vs. other Ford models0.51
  • vs. other 2024 models0.72
  • vs. other Off-road SUVs0.41
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (45)0.64
  • #57 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›

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

  • Electrical15 · 20.3% · 1.29×
  • Interior & equipment13 · 17.6% · 1.96×
  • Body & structure12 · 16.2% · 1.77×
  • Brakes7 · 9.5% · 1.57×
  • Engine6 · 8.1% · 0.36×
  • Transmission / powertrain5 · 6.8% · 0.58×
  • Lighting4 · 5.4% · 3.45×
  • Steering3 · 4.1% · 0.63×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • infotainment3
  • assistance4
  • tire3
  • pressure3
  • hazard3
  • system6

Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports

  • hardtop3
  • roof3
  • broke3
  • window3
  • side5
  • feel3

Body & structure · Common terms in reports

  • removable3
  • top5
  • panels3
  • roof4
  • cracks3
  • passenger4

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

When complaints were filed

2024: 11 11 2024 2025: 34 34 2025 2026: 29 29 2026
  • Crashes reported: 4
  • Fires reported: 3
  • Injuries: 1
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr20.3%
  • 1–2 yrs55.4%
  • 2–3 yrs24.3%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 18 months

What owners report

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

Segment peers · 2024 · Off-road SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2024 Toyota 4Runner83.00.07
2024 Ford Bronco7427.70.66
2024 Jeep Wrangler894334.27.94

Safety recalls (16)

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.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 26V268000 · 2026-04-28

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.

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.

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.

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 25V597000 · 2025-09-11

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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Campaign 25V308000 · 2025-05-09

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

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.

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.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK Campaign 25V303000 · 2025-05-09

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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 25V310000 · 2025-05-09

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.

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.

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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY Campaign 25V164000 · 2025-03-14

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.

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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 24V770000 · 2024-10-16

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.

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.

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.

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Investigations

No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Ford Bronco?

74 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco, or about 27.7 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Ford Bronco?

The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 20.3% of complaints.

Does the 2024 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall(s) for this model year.

Is the 2024 Ford Bronco still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 42 new complaints were filed, versus 28 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2024 Ford Bronco compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 74 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Bronco, or 27.7 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.66, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #57 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 49% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 59% lower.