2023 Ford Bronco problems and recalls

Owners have filed 219 complaints on the 2023 Ford Bronco, and NHTSA has issued 18 recalls. The most cited component is the Visibility/Wiper (89 complaints).

219
Complaints
18
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
39.8
Severity index

Severity index 39.8 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 39.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 67 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 18% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Visibility/WiperVisibility/Wiper: 89 complaints (40.6%)89 41%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 22 complaints (10.0%)22 10%Power TrainPower Train: 20 complaints (9.1%)20 9%EngineEngine: 19 complaints (8.7%)19 9%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 17 complaints (7.8%)17 8%Service BrakesService Brakes: 16 complaints (7.3%)16 7%StructureStructure: 13 complaints (5.9%)13 6%SuspensionSuspension: 13 complaints (5.9%)13 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
VISIBILITY/WIPER8940.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2210.0%
POWER TRAIN209.1%
ENGINE198.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER177.8%
SERVICE BRAKES167.3%
STRUCTURE135.9%
SUSPENSION135.9%

Complaints filed per year

0601202022: 12023: 1122024: 362025: 362026: 34 (partial year)2223112242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20221
2023112
202436
202536
2026 (year to date)34
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 184.0x those in 2022 to 2022 (184 against 1).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V07000010/02/2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, althoug
23V15500008/03/2023STEERINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
23V28300020/04/2023WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
23V35800018/05/2023SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor V
23V37900026/05/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles
23V54600003/08/2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.
24V14200023/02/2024VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARFord 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.
24V18900008/03/2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKFord 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.
25V02500017/01/2025SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERFord 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.
25V27300014/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
25V31500009/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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-
25V45500007/07/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall
25V68500010/10/2025EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord 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 coolan
25V72100023/10/2025SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSFord 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.
26V12400003/03/2026BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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.
26V23600014/04/2026POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord 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.
26V40300024/06/2026STRUCTURE:BODYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
26V46800020/07/2026ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

Other Ford Bronco model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 4 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.