2025 Ford Bronco Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Ford Bronco has 52 NHTSA complaints, 19 recalls (including 2 Do Not Drive/Park Outside recalls), and a complaint index of 25, ranking 4th worst of 5 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped due to a Do Not Drive recall and 16 dealer-visit recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 Bronco years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 52
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 19
- 2 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
Top 2025 Ford Bronco problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (31%)
- Engine12 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (17%)
- Other9 (17%)
- Brakes7 (13%)
- Structure & Body5 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (10%)
- Airbags3 (6%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Instrument panel cluster and gauge displays go black or stop showing speed and fuel information without warning, sometimes while merging in traffic.
- Engine compartment wiring can short circuit, and one owner reported flames coming from the front driver's side wheel well at 13,500 miles.
- Some drivers describe uncommanded acceleration combined with locked steering and brakes during a cold start, resulting in a collision.
- A clutch slave cylinder reportedly failed and burned out the clutch at 783 miles, which the owner said Ford attributed to misuse.
- One owner said the vehicle lost all power above roughly 11,400 feet elevation on mountain roads with no warning lights.
- An airbag failed to deploy in a crash involving reported front suspension and seatbelt issues, according to one complaint.
2025 Ford Bronco recalls
19 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V468000Jul 20, 2026Engine565,691 vehicles
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.
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.
- 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 26V343000May 27, 2026Engine1,536 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk: 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.
2025 Ford Bronco fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Bronco years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?
- NHTSA lists 52 complaints and 19 recalls for the 2025 Bronco, giving it a complaint index of 25 and a Caution verdict relative to other Bronco model years.
- Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have a Do Not Drive recall?
- Yes. NHTSA records show 2 Do Not Drive or Park Outside recalls among the 19 total recall campaigns for the 2025 Bronco.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Ford Bronco?
- Electrical System issues lead complaints, with 16 complaints (31% of the total) and a median mileage at failure of 500 miles.
- How does the 2025 Bronco compare to other Bronco years?
- The 2025 Bronco ranks 4th worst of 5 years tracked, with a complaint index of 25, better than 2021, 2022, and 2023 but worse than 2024's index of 0.
- What recalls affect the 2025 Ford Bronco engine?
- NHTSA recall 26V343000 covers engine failure risk requiring a long block replacement, and 26V468000 addresses wiring harness damage in the engine compartment that could short circuit.