2025 Ford Bronco Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco. Part of Generation 6 — 2021–present.

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Complaints
46
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
14

Worst 2025 Ford Bronco Problems

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

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ford Bronco.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Seat Belt Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Body Structure
1
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Suspension Failures
1
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Recalls for 2025 Ford Bronco

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,476,804 vehicles.

26V122000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~47,804 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

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.

25V823000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module
~679 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

25V788000Instrument Cluster
~229,609 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

25V683000Visibility:windshield
~9 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

25V488000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~312,120 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

25V396000Air Bags:frontal
~2,272 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

25V397000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
~27,768 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

25V308000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~3 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

25V310000Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
~4,497 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

+ 4 more recalls

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2025 Ford Bronco — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Ford Bronco has 46 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 14 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints); Engine Problems (5 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 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 2025 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes — 14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,476,804 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 2025 Ford Bronco?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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