Air bags: frontalRecall 25V-396 · 2025 Ford Bronco

Ford Motor Company recall 25V-396 covers 2,272 2025 Ford Bronco for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.

91%
Vehicles repaired2,069 of 2,272 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected2,2721 model
ReportedJun 13, 2025Owners notified Oct 3, 2025
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V396000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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."

The risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

91%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2025 Q42026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 26, 2025 to May 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.