2023 Ford Bronco Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco. Part of Generation 6 — 2021–present.

20222024
Complaints
243
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
15

Worst 2023 Ford Bronco Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#189 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:1,550 mi
#222 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:14,831 mi
Crash-related:2
#319 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:20,900 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Ford Bronco.

Wipers & Visibility
89
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,550
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
14,831
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,900
Engine Problems
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,550
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,421
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Ford Bronco

15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,502,162 vehicles.

26V124000Back Over Prevention:software
~849,310 affected

Ford 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.

25V721000Seats:critical Fasteners
~163,256 affected

Ford 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.

25V685000Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
~59,006 affected

Ford 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 coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

25V455000Fuel Pump
~850,318 affected

Ford 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 while driving.

25V273000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~128,889 affected

Ford 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.

25V315000Back Over Prevention:software
~1,076,138 affected

Ford 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 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V025000Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
~149,449 affected

Ford 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.

24V189000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
~9,847 affected

Ford 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.

24V142000Side/Rear Glass
~7,875 affected

Ford 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.

23V546000Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl
~2 affected

Ford 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.

+ 5 more recalls

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2023 Ford Bronco — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2023 Ford Bronco has 243 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 89 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Ford Bronco?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (89 complaints, avg 1,550 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 14,831 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 20,900 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Ford Bronco?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 7,130 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes — 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,502,162 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Ford Bronco?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (wipers & visibility) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Bronco reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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