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2024 Ford Bronco problems & reliability

71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco, alongside 16 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
71
Recall campaigns
16
Fire reports
3 (4%)
Crash reports
4 (6%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
20–26 MPG combined
City 20 · highway 21 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
128
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Unknown OR Other19
Electrical System17
Structure13
Service Brakes7
Lane Departure6
Power Train6
Engine5
Exterior Lighting5
Steering5
Suspension5

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Complaints by incident year

24
25
26

What owners report

  • Vehicle hands free for phone is not understandable to others after a software update over a year ago. After an automatic software update I made a phone call and the person called complained about me not being understandable. I disconnected and called again. Still unreadable. I tried calling someone else. Not readable…

    Electrical System · filed Jul 24, 2026

  • I notified the dealership where I bought the vehicle of the issue when it first happened in Feb 2025. I have since notified them 3 additional times and I have called Ford Motor Company, twice. The roof leaks in heavy rain while driving and when going through a car wash. The water streams inside and runs down onto the…

    Structure · filed Jul 7, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that on several occasions, the APIM overheated, and the rearview camera was inoperable. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention). Additionally, the power windows and AC were inoperable due to the failure. The contact…

    Back Over Prevention · filed Jun 23, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

128 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco. The 10 most recent:

  • Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster…

    SSM 55031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026

  • Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC…

    SSM 55028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026

  • Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the driver door harness connector after…

    SSM 55009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026

  • NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…

    26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026

  • Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit various TRM concerns when attempting first time installation of a dealer installed accessory TRM, including one or more of the following: TRM unable to be programmed -Trailer…

    SSM 54992 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026

  • This article supersedes 25-2551. Reason for update: to correct the descriptions for the liftgate glass weather seals. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit paint wearing along on the top…

    TSB 26-2298 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026

  • Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when…

    TSB 26-2297 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2026

  • Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition where short drop windows, window bounce-back, and/or one-touch open/close does not operate properly. This may be due to loss of window initialization. Replacement…

    SSM 54949 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026

  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2006. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the ambient air temperature service part number. Some vehicles listed in the model statement above may require the replacement of the…

    TSB 26-2291 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026

  • Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features

    TCU-26.2.11.3 Bronco · Over The Air · issued Jun 15, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 Ford Bronco has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Ford or NHTSA.