How many 2025 Ford Bronco owners reported electrical problems?

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Bronco, which is 31% of the 52 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2025 Ford Bronco electrical system?

Yes. Recall 25V788000, reported November 14, 2025, covers instrument panel cluster failure at startup and is fixed with a dealer or over-the-air software update.

Has the 2025 Bronco electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Bronco.

At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 500 miles.

2025 Ford Bronco Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco, 31% of its 52 total complaints, including one crash, one fire, and one injury. A related recall (25V788000) covers instrument panel cluster failures at startup, fixed via software update.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 31% of 52
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

The instrument panel cluster screen goes completely black without warning while driving, in one case during a merge that led to a crash.
Instrument panel and gauge displays fail to power on at startup, sometimes recovering after several minutes of driving or after restarting the engine and opening/closing the driver door.
Speedometer and fuel gauge displays stop working or show nothing at all.
LED headlights ice over in freezing precipitation, cutting visibility and forcing drivers to pull over to clear the ice.
Owners report a separate recall (26V468000) tied to engine and electrical faults where replacement parts were not available at dealers, delaying repairs.

When 2025 Ford Bronco electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2025, latest Sep 20, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco

NHTSA 25V788000Nov 14, 2025Electrical System229,609 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Risk: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Bronco model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202132 (14%)
202245 (12%)
202325 (11%)
202422 (30%)
202516 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2025 Ford Bronco owners reported electrical problems?: NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Bronco, which is 31% of the 52 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Ford Bronco electrical system?: Yes. Recall 25V788000, reported November 14, 2025, covers instrument panel cluster failure at startup and is fixed with a dealer or over-the-air software update.
Has the 2025 Bronco electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Bronco.
At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 500 miles.