Seats: critical fastenersRecall 25V-721 · 2021–2023 Ford Bronco
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-721 covers 163,256 2021–2023 Ford Bronco for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V721000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,309 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 23, 2020 to November 30, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.