repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: front underhood
NewRisk. A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
2023 Ford BroncoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 236 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Bronco, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-455 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford Bronco has problems
236 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
91Visibility/wiper
26Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
22Power train
20Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Structure
16Service brakes
13Suspension
10Back over prevention
8Steering
3616 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 91 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Engine | 20 | 1 |
| Structure | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 0 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 36 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
18 recalls
2023 Ford Bronco recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
NewRisk. A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Doors: lock
Risk. A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Internal: park pawl
Risk. A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Do not driveRisk. Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Steering
Risk. A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Bronco year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bronco median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Ford Bronco safety ratings
2023 Ford Bronco 2DR 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (25.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Bronco owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear window has self imploded twice now, completely shattering itself, both times while parked and not in use. Available for inspection, photos available as well. The vehicle no longer has a rear window in its entirety for the second time. Glass debris everywhere as well, dangerous…
Rear defroster connector becomes detached from the defroster grid rendering it inoperable. Ford has acknowledged it is a common issue due to poor design. My local dealership repaired the broken tab and it once again broke off within a week or two. When I returned to the dealership, they refused to…
My infotainment screen goes blank when I backup instead of displaying my backup camera. There is an active recall on this but there is no remedy and no estimated remedy date. Ford Motor Company is only prioritizing 2026 model years so they can sell brand new vehicles. They are not trying to fix…
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