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2024 Ford Bronco VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2024 Ford Bronco has mixed reliability. There are 18 recalls and 104 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco. Severity signals include 6 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (21), Power Train (18), Unknown Or Other (17).

Bronco reliability snapshot

58/100
Latest model-year reliability score
2.0/5
RepairPal rating (medium)
$784
Avg annual repair cost

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2024 Ford Bronco issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

  • Electrical System21
  • Power Train18
  • Unknown Or Other17
  • Structure9
  • Engine4
  • Exterior Lighting4

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2024 Ford Bronco

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

  • Test battery and charging system for holding charge
  • Inspect transmission for smooth gear shifting
  • Check for recalls related to fuel system and engine
  • Inspect windshield and moonroof for cracks or damage
  • Test all electronic systems for error messages or malfunctions
  • Examine tires for uneven wear and alignment issues
  • Verify sunroof seal integrity and check for vibrations
  • Ensure backup camera and sensors function correctly

2024 Bronco recalls (17)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2024 Bronco. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. SUSPENSIONNHTSA 25V308000May 9, 2025
    Do not drive — park immediately

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

    Consequence: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.

  2. EQUIPMENTNHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

  3. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 25V467000Jul 11, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the engine control software. and replace the high pressure fuel rail assembly and the fuel injector ,free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.

  4. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  5. POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V158000Mar 14, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Consequence: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.

  6. POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 24V683000Sep 13, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Consequence: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  7. VISIBILITYNHTSA 24V594000Aug 9, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

    Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.

  8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAINNHTSA 24V267000Apr 12, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

    Consequence: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.

  9. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 25V597000Sep 11, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.

  10. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V315000May 14, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Consequence: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

  11. SUSPENSIONNHTSA 25V310000May 9, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Consequence: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

  12. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNHTSA 25V303000May 9, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Consequence: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-189.

  13. POWER TRAINNHTSA 25V164000Mar 14, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

    Consequence: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

  14. SUSPENSIONNHTSA 25V025000Jan 17, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

    Consequence: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

  15. SUSPENSIONNHTSA 24V770000Oct 16, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Consequence: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.

  16. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNHTSA 24V189000Mar 8, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Consequence: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.

  17. VISIBILITYNHTSA 24V142000Feb 23, 2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.

    Consequence: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.

Used-market value

2024 Ford Bronco resale snapshot

80.9%estimated value retained after 5 years
360listings in the model-level benchmark
$55,933median asking price from 60 listings

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2024 Ford Bronco on the road

138,150 2024 Ford Bronco units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

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Reliability verdict for the 2024 Ford Bronco

With a 66/100 reliability score against a 78/100 segment average, the 2024 Ford Bronco lands below the norm. That gap points to mixed reliability rather than a consistently strong record, raising buyer exposure compared with most peers in its class.

Issue reports are not confined to a single system. Electrical and powertrain concerns lead, but a meaningful share also falls into unknown/other and structure-related areas, suggesting a broader spread of problem types rather than one dominant weak spot. The recall count is elevated, reinforcing that this model year has seen a higher level of corrective action than would be considered limited.

Overall, the data supports a moderate-to-elevated reliability risk profile for this Bronco.

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2024 Ford Bronco — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford Bronco reliable?

With a 66/100 reliability score against a 78/100 segment average, the 2024 Ford Bronco lands below the norm. That gap points to mixed reliability rather than a consistently strong record, raising buyer exposure compared with most peers in its class.

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?

17 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2024 Ford Bronco. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2024 Ford Bronco problems?

The most-reported 2024 Ford Bronco problem areas are: Electrical System (21), Power Train (18), Unknown Or Other (17).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2024 Ford Bronco?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2024 Ford Bronco, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.