no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
NewRisk. A loss of driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Ford BroncoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Bronco, most often about the structure. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Hyins, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Bronco has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
2Power train
2Electrical system
1Seats
1Steering
1Visibility
1Engine
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2026 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.
no report yet
Side/window: curtain
NewRisk. A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
NewRisk. A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
NewRisk. The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
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
2026 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
'67'69'70'71'72'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Bronco owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hardtop is cracking already. Was built in June of 2026 and purchased in August of 2026. Top needs replacement already. Looked on the dealer lot and every new and used bronco with the M.I.C top had cracks like mine or worse.
Vehicle front passenger wheel well flare detached while driving narrowly avoiding impact to other vehicles on the road. After recovering the part noticed front driver wheel well flare starting to detach. Safety clips appeared intact as if they never locked in place.
While driving on the roadway at approximately 5,841 odometer miles, the vehicle's fender moulding/flare clip retention failed, causing the moulding to loosen and completely detach from the vehicle. The detached fender moulding separated in transit, creating an immediate road debris hazard for…
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