When Ford released its completely redesigned and modernized Ford Bronco in 2021, car enthusiasts lost their minds.
“That’s a sexy beast!” wrote one enthusiastic redditor.
In a headline that is unusually glowing for Consumer Reports, the team declared the SUV “worth the wait.”
The vehicle is considered a best seller in the SUV category; collectively, Ford has sold more than one million Broncos and Bronco Sports in the U.S. since 2020, according to Ford Authority.
Though beloved and bestselling, the vehicles have nonetheless faced their fair share of recalls:
- Engine Intake Valves: Some 2021-2022 Broncos with 2.7L and 3.0L engines were recalled due to intake valve issues.
- Cracked Fuel Injector: A recall affected some 2021-2024 Bronco Sports with 1.5-liter engines due to fuel injector cracks that could lead to a fuel leak and potential engine fire.
- 12-Volt Battery: Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sports were recalled because a manufacturing defect can cause the 12-volt battery to degrade suddenly while driving, leading to a loss of power.
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission: Select 2024-2025 Bronco models with 10-speed automatic transmissions were recalled because of unexpected vehicle movement after the vehicle is put into park.
The latest Ford Bronco recall
Now, more than 200,000 2025-2026 Broncos and Bronco Sport models are being recalled because their instrument panel displays do not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed. The failures increase the risk of a crash, so some models are being recalled for “instrument panel display failure.”
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V788000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: Electrical system
Potential Number of Units Affected: 229,609
Ford has sold more than one million Broncos and Bronco Sports since 2020.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns of danger
The National Highway Safety Administration stated the Ford Bronco defect violates several federal safety standards governing vehicle displays and transmission controls.
No crashes have been reported, and there are no reports of injury, but NHTSA and Ford agree that the issue is serious enough to warrant a recall.
Ford says the fix is fairly simple and the software can be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
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This recall comes amid strong market demand for Bronco/Sport models in 2025, underscoring the significance of maintaining product quality.
Ford sold approximately 72,438 Bronco Sport vehicles in the U.S. and Canada in the first half of 2025 — a 21% rise over 2024, according to Ford From the Road.
Bronco sales hit roughly 109,921 units in the U.S. during the first 10 months of 2025, marking steady growth over the prior year. The Bronco lineup posted an 11.9% year-over-year increase in Q3, according to the company’s earnings announcement.
That was the brand’s best third quarter ever, with 68,681 combined sales of Bronco and Bronco Sport.
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Owner notification letters about the instrument panel repair are expected to be mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford’s number for this recall is 25SC3.
To see if your vehicle is part of the recall, go to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Check for Recalls page.
Other vehicle recalls in November 2025
This month has seen seven recalls so far, according to Cars:
- 335,00 Hyundai Sonatas and Kia K5s were recalled for fire risk.
- 20,000 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsairs were recalled for fire risk.
- 406,000 Honda Civicd were recalled for possible wheel detachment.
- 256,000 Honda Accords were recalled for possible loss of power.
- 127,000 Toyota and Lexus models recalled for engine debris that could cause loss of power.
- 320,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wranglers were recalled for possible engine fire.