2023 Ford Bronco Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco, 7% of its 225 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 14,500. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and three related recalls cover fender flares, seat pivot bolts, and rear door latches.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 16
- 7% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hardtop panels develop stress cracks near mounting bolts, sometimes appearing within the first 1,500 miles.
- Hardtop separates or detaches from the vehicle, in one case noticed while parked at 45,000 miles.
- Front fender flares reportedly detach at highway speeds, held on by only a few clips.
- Water leaks through the roofline or rear windshield gasket, in some cases obstructing visibility.
- Replacement hardtops develop the same cracking or discoloration issues as the original, with some owners reporting a third replacement.
- Passenger-side hardtop fractured into pieces after normal door operation.
When 2023 Ford Bronco body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 15, 2023, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 Ford Bronco
- NHTSA 26V403000Jun 24, 2026Structure & Body36,046 vehicles
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.
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. 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 25V721000Oct 23, 2025Structure & Body163,256 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
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.
- NHTSA 24V189000Mar 8, 2024Structure & Body9,847 vehicles
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.
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.
Structure & Body complaints by Bronco model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202113 (6%)
- 202235 (9%)
- 202316 (7%)
- 202414 (19%)
- 20255 (10%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many structure and body complaints does the 2023 Ford Bronco have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Bronco, which is 7% of its 225 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Bronco hardtop cracking?
- NHTSA's related recalls for this vehicle cover fender flares, front seat pivot bolts, and rear door latches, but no recall specifically addresses hardtop cracking in the sample complaints reviewed.
- At what mileage do 2023 Bronco structure and body problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Bronco is 14,500 miles.
- Have crashes or injuries resulted from 2023 Bronco structure and body issues?
- NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Bronco.
- Does the fender flare recall apply to the 2023 Bronco?
- Yes, recall 26V403000 covers 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles, including the 2023 model year, for fender flares that may detach.