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2023 Ford Bronco

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
13 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical18
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA220
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
202620252024202320222021
Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Ford Bronco is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bronco 4WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 220 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202120$3,100
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202120$3,100
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192120$3,100
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo181818$3,450
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo181818$3,450
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo181718$3,450
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171717$3,650
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161717$3,650
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171717$3,650
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,650
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,650
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171717$3,650
Bronco Raptor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo151615$4,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46189, 46190, 46191, 46195, 46197, 46198, 46192, 46193, 46194, 46196.

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Recalls (18)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

26S55
565,691 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.RiskA short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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 Id
NHTSA campaign 26V468000reported Jul 20, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Structure

26S47
36,046 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.RiskA detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 26V403000reported Jun 24, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

26S26
4,922 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskExcessive 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.FixDealers 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 26V236000reported Apr 14, 2026Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

26S09
849,310 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe 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 26V124000reported Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Seats

25SB5
163,256 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 25V721000reported Oct 23, 2025Ford Motor Company
!critical

Equipment

25SA4
59,006 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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
NHTSA campaign 25V685000reported Oct 10, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

25S75
850,318 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 25V455000reported Jul 7, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Back Over Prevention

23S48
128,889 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskLoss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V273000reported May 14, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe 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
NHTSA campaign 25V315000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Suspension

25S01
149,449 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskAn external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 25V025000reported Jan 17, 2025Ford Motor Company
●moderate

Latches/Locks/Linkages

24S15
9,847 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 24V189000reported Mar 8, 2024Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

24S10
7,875 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskDetached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 24V142000reported Feb 23, 2024Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

23S44
2 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 23V546000reported Aug 3, 2023Ford Motor Company
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Equipment

23C18
29,607 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskAn overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.FixFord 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 23V379000reported May 26, 2023Ford Motor Company
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Seat Belts

23C16
175,550 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskDifficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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 23V358000reported May 18, 2023Ford Motor Company
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Wheels

23S17
Do not drive1,434 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskLoose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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 23V283000reported Apr 20, 2023Ford Motor Company
▲high

Steering

23S09
343 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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 23V155000reported Mar 8, 2023Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

23S06
1,138 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskThe inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers 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 23V070000reported Feb 10, 2023Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
220complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 112 · 2024: 36 · 2025: 36 · 2026: 35

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper89
Electrical System22
Power Train20
Engine19
Unspecified17
Service Brakes16

What owners describe

“While driving in heavy rain/snow, the windshield wipers will slow down or stop altogether until the wiper speed is changed manually. This occurs at any speed setting - intermittent, slow, fast. Very hazardous having to constantly manually vary the wiper speed to keep them operating. Ford says that this is a feature int…”Feb 9, 2023 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“The vehicle's wiper kept slowing down to a very very slow pace no matter what setting it was on. It caused the wipers to become so low it was ineffective in the rain and required constant changing of setting to reset, but would slow again in a minute or so. I was driving in the rain at highway speed and rain buildup ca…”Feb 8, 2023 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“2nd day of ownership and rear view camera failed. Called Ford and they said it was two months until they have an appointment.”Feb 8, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2DR 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆26%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Bronco model years

F

2026 Ford Bronco

8 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2025 Ford Bronco

19 recalls · 49 complaints

F

2024 Ford Bronco

16 recalls · 74 complaints

F

2022 Ford Bronco

23 recalls · 373 complaints

F

2021 Ford Bronco

20 recalls · 225 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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