Vehicles › Ford › Ford Bronco
2026 Ford Bronco
The 2026 Ford Bronco appears in 9 NHTSA recall campaigns (air bags, engine and engine cooling and electrical system) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Consequence: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S64).
- 26V548000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALReported 25 Aug 2026 · 10,001 units
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S61).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S55); components: electrical system:wiring:front underhood; engine.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: 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. 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S47).
- 26V343000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALReported 27 May 2026 · 1,536 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S35).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26C24).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S30).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S09).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 25SC3).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Ford Bronco model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | 2 | 2,383 |
| 1969 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1970 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,000 |
| 1971 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,000 |
| 1972 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 128 |
| 1975 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 13,416 |
| 1976 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 13,416 |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 12,500 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | 145,684 |
| 1979 | 5 | 2 | 195,500 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | 80,030 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1982 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | 617,100 |
| 1985 NHTSA | 1 | 20 | 246 |
| 1986 | 1 | 27 | 3,600,000 |
| 1987 | 1 | 34 | 3,600,000 |
| 1988 | 1 | 52 | 7,900,000 |
| 1989 | 2 | 84 | 7,900,005 |
| 1990 | 1 | 56 | 7,900,000 |
| 1991 | 1 | 32 | 7,900,000 |
| 1992 | 2 | 37 | 1,025,791 |
| 1993 | 5 | 39 | 5,032,180 |
| 1994 | 3 | 91 | 5,705,791 |
| 1995 | 1 | 93 | 4,500,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | 81 | 4,500,000 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1998 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1999 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | 4,294,650 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 4,375,173 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 | 4,108,821 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | 2,947,178 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 | 2,264,697 |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 1,874,870 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford Bronco model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Bronco have?
9 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V580000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 Sep 2026 and concerns air bags:side/window:curtain. Across all model years the Ford Bronco line has 83 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2026 Ford Bronco?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2026 Ford Bronco complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.