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2026 Ford Bronco

Model year 2026: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Oct 28, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

9 recalls for the 2026 Ford Bronco in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 9, 2026. Air bags: side/window: curtain

NHTSA counts 2,711 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jun 27, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-580

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 25, 2026. Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA counts 10,001 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Feb 16, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-548

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 20, 2026. Electrical system: wiring: front underhood; engine

NHTSA counts 565,691 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to Jun 28, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-468

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 24, 2026. Structure: body

NHTSA counts 36,046 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to May 6, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-403

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 27, 2026. Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA counts 1,536 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to Apr 26, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-343

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 26, 2026. Equipment: other: labels

NHTSA counts 268 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 3, 2026 to Mar 4, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-335

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 28, 2026. Seats: critical fasteners

NHTSA counts 179,698 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to Oct 1, 2025.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-268

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 849,310 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to Feb 10, 2026.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-124

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 14, 2025. Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA counts 229,609 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-788

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

11 complaints to NHTSA, received from Apr 25, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026.

  • 1 complaint told of a crash, and none of a fire.
  • None reports anyone injured or killed.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 2 versions of the 2026 Ford Bronco, without an overall rating.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Ford Bronco, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Bronco 2DR, SUV, 4WD Not rated 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 Not rated 3 starsA 25.6% chance of rolling over; no tip
Bronco 4DR, SUV, 4WD Not rated 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 5 Not rated 3 starsA 25.6% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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