NHTSA (USA)
The official notice
This page covers 17 recalls, 61 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Ford Bronco.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints filed on the 2024 Ford Bronco spread across several systems, with structure, service brakes, and the electrical system drawing the most reports. On the structural side, owners frequently describe rattling and noise coming from the soft-top area, a known nuisance on removable-top Broncos. Brake complaints center on unexpected vehicle behavior during deceleration, with some owners reporting a forward lunge or hesitation when coming to a stop. Electrical complaints describe a range of erratic behavior: turn signals activating in the wrong direction, side mirrors repositioning on their own while driving, blind-spot monitoring behaving inconsistently, and the infotainment screen cutting out unexpectedly. A small number of owners also report smoke or fire-related incidents involving the front wheel area or the dashboard, though these appear in limited reports rather than as a broad recurring pattern.
61
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Bronco has 16 recalls, the most serious being multiple suspension failures where front control arm fasteners can be loose or missing, allowing the control arm to separate and causing a complete loss of steering control.
The front suspension concerns span both upper and lower control arms, where improperly tightened or absent fasteners can let either arm pull away from its mounting point, leaving the driver with no ability to steer. The transmission also carries serious risks: the valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear to stop working or make the vehicle lurch forward unexpectedly while in reverse or neutral. A separate drivetrain issue involves the joint between the transmission and transfer case, where misalignment from a prior repair can wear down the splines until the vehicle loses drive power entirely or rolls away on its own.
Two fire risks round out the high-severity concerns. The bolts on the high-pressure fuel pump may be loose, allowing fuel to leak near hot engine components. The engine block heater, when plugged into an outlet, can crack internally and leak coolant onto its own electrical connections, creating a short circuit.
On the occupant safety side, front seat frame pivot bolts may be loose or missing, which allows the seat to shift in a crash rather than holding the occupant in position. Two recalls address a child safety lock failure on 4-door models where the left rear door can be opened from inside even when the lock is engaged.
Several recalls affect visibility and road hazards. The rearview camera can freeze or fail to display an image when reversing, leaving the driver blind behind the
The official notice
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Defect
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.
Safety 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 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.
At a glance
What can fail
The fender flares may not be securely attached and can detach from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fender flares and repair or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot bolts in the front seat height adjuster may loosen and detach due to a manufacturing defect, causing the seat to shift during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the height-adjust links and pivot bolts, and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connection between the transmission and transfer case may be misaligned from a previous repair, causing the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines to wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission-to-transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update will be delivered over the air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the high pressure fuel pump may not be tight enough, allowing fuel to leak from the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear door can be opened from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is turned on, which defeats the lock's intended purpose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener securing the front upper control arm ball joint may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ball joint fastener and tighten or replace it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front lower control arm fasteners may not be properly tightened, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners. Loose or missing fasteners will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly when in reverse or neutral.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear shock absorbers can corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the front upper control arm ball joint may not have been installed or tightened properly, which could allow the front upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check that the ball joint fastener is tight. If loose or missing, they will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear door can be opened from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is engaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear quarter glass panels on the hard top may not have been installed correctly, which could cause them to come off.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels. Bronco Heritage models will have the rear left panel replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
