Air bags: side
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Research · 7 model years
Ford BroncoEvery model year, 1996–2026
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 107 recall campaigns and 1,095 owner complaints for the Ford Bronco. The 2022 model year has the most complaints (386).
Ford Bronco years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 11 | 1 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 56 | 5 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 82 | 4 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 230 | 6 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2022 | 23 | 386 | 6 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 230 | 6 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 100 | 7 | Not rated | 13 |
- 20269 recalls · 11 complaints · 18 mpg
- 202519 recalls · 56 complaints · 18 mpg
- 202416 recalls · 82 complaints · 18 mpg
- 202318 recalls · 230 complaints · 18 mpg
- 202223 recalls · 386 complaints · 18 mpg
- 202120 recalls · 230 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19962 recalls · 100 complaints · 13 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 100 |
| 2021 | 230 |
| 2022 | 386 |
| 2023 | 230 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 56 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2026 Bronco
9 campaigns
Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal
Remedy pending
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Engine
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026