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2024 Ford Bronco

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
16
on record
MPG
32
combined

Do not drive until repaired

1 active "park it" recall — NHTSA advises against driving this vehicle until the remedy is complete.

Vehicle Summary

2024 Ford Bronco

16 recalls
69 complaints
32 MPG combined
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
16
Owner complaints
69
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

16 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Some may require you to stop driving the vehicle until repaired.

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Safety recalls

16 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 24V142000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V189000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · doors · lock

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V770000high

    Suspension issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V025000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V164000high

    Body/structure issue

    POWER TRAIN: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 movement in reverse or neutral gear.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V308000critical Do not drive

    Suspension issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V303000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · doors · lock

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V310000high

    Suspension issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V315000high

    Backup camera software issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V597000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V685000high

    Engine issue

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V124000high

    Backup camera software issue

    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.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V236000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN: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 case input splines.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V268000high

    Safety restraint issue

    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.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V403000high

    Body/structure issue

    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.

    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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 10, 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V468000high

    Engine issue

    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.

    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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 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.

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NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2024 Ford Bronco.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
  • Side crash

  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    25.6%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard & Optional
Lane departure warning
Standard

What the ratings mean

NHTSA published frontal crash and rollover resistance for this vehicle but not side crash and side pole. An untested area is not a poor result — it means no published data exists, and the overall star rating is calculated without it.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 25.6% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2024 Ford Bronco Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2024 Ford Bronco, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$1,641
Tailpipe CO₂
278 g/mi

How this compares

The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2024 Ford Bronco against its peers.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 278 grams per mile — about 4.2 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

69 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

69
Total
4
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER14
  • STRUCTURE9
  • ENGINE9
  • BRAKES9
  • ELECTRICAL7

Notable Issues

69 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues14
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)9
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)9

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2024 Ford Bronco, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V468000

    A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V403000

    A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V268000

    A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 26V236000

    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.

  5. Recall

    Recall 26V124000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 25V685000

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  7. Recall

    Recall 25V597000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  8. Do not drive

    Do-not-drive recall 25V308000

    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall

    Recall 25V303000

    A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

  10. Recall

    Recall 25V310000

    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall

    Recall 25V315000

    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall

    Recall 25V164000

    Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

  13. Recall

    Recall 25V025000

    An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall

    Recall 24V770000

    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall

    Recall 24V189000

    A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

  16. Recall

    Recall 24V142000

    Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V468000

    A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V403000

    A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V268000

    A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 26V236000

    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.

  5. Recall

    Recall 26V124000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.