2025 Ford Bronco Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 Bronco years
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 52 NHTSA complaints and 19 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years and earning a "Caution" verdict. Electrical System issues lead at 31% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 500 miles.
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 19
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 19 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Bronco problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Instrument panel cluster screens go completely black without warning while driving, sometimes during lane merges.
- Instrument panel and gauge displays fail to turn on at startup, then intermittently begin working again minutes into the drive.
- Engine compartment wiring near the front driver's side wheel well has caused flames to appear in the wheel well area at low mileage.
- Vehicle loses power at high elevation with no warning lights, leaving the driver barely able to move on steep terrain.
- The clutch slave cylinder failed at extremely low mileage, burning out the clutch, with the dealership disputing driver misuse claims.
- Uncommanded acceleration paired with locked steering and brakes has been reported during cold starts when shifting from reverse to drive.
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 data shows 52 complaints and a Complaint Index of 50 for the 2025 Bronco, placing it 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data. Its verdict is "Caution" relative to other Bronco years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2025 Ford Bronco?
- The Electrical System accounts for 31% of complaints (16 of 52), with a median failure mileage of 500 miles, the top problem area for this model year.
- Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 19 recalls for the 2025 Bronco, including 2 classified as do-not-drive recalls, covering components like the engine, brakes, structure, and collision-avoidance cameras.
- How does the 2025 Bronco compare to other Bronco years?
- The 2025 Bronco's Complaint Index of 50 is worse than the 2021 model (25, "Good") and the 2024 model (0, "Best"), but better than the 2022 (100) and 2023 (75) models, both rated "Avoid."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Bronco?
- The 2025 Bronco gets 18 mpg combined (17 city / 19 highway) according to EPA data, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.