2021–2023 Ford Bronco Recall: Front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot…
NHTSA campaign 25V721000 · Seats · filed Oct 23, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V721000 (manufacturer number 25SB5). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.