NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Ford Bronco Safety Ratings
The 2024 Ford Bronco scores 55 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 16 recalls, and 68 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Ford Bronco arrives with a NHTSA Safety Index of 55/100, positioning it in our Weak band. This assessment is heavily influenced by its defect record, which scores zero out of twenty. The vehicle has been subject to fifteen recall campaigns, a figure that prospective buyers should consider closely.
The 2024 Ford Bronco received a 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 55/100, based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Ford Bronco ranks 144 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 55 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 25.6% |
| Recalls on file | 16 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 68 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 144 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Ford Bronco?
The 2024 Ford Bronco arrives with a Safety Index of 55 out of 100, a score that remains unchanged from the 2023 model year. This flat trajectory places the vehicle in a Weak safety band. A significant factor in this assessment is the defect record, which contributes zero out of a possible 20 points. This score directly reflects 15 active recall campaigns for the 2024 Bronco. Among these recalls, one carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, indicating the highest level of severity. Specific concerns include a recall addressing potentially loose or dislodged seat frames, and another for misalignment between the transmission and transfer case. These issues point to structural and powertrain vulnerabilities. In terms of crash protection, the Bronco earned 49.8 out of 70 possible points. This middling result is partly due to incomplete NHTSA testing; the vehicle received neither an overall crash rating nor a side-impact rating. For avoidance technology, the 2024 Bronco scored 5 out of 10. This reflects the inclusion of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, but also indicates considerable room for improvement in this area. The combination of an unchanged Safety Index, a zero score for defect record, and the presence of a severe recall tier necessitates close scrutiny of the 2024 Ford Bronco.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Ford Bronco perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Ford Bronco achieved its strongest crash-test performance in the frontal impact assessment, earning 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its rollover rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, accompanied by a 26 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" dynamic tip result. NHTSA did not conduct an overall safety rating or a side impact rating for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19107
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. The 2024 Ford Bronco carries 15 recall campaigns, including one park-outside or do-not-drive campaign. Named components span seat critical fasteners involving potentially loose or dislodged seat frames, powertrain automatic transmission misalignment at the transfer case joint, fender flares that may detach from the body structure, a back-over prevention software issue affecting the Accessory Protocol Interface Module, and an engine block heater electrical concern.
ENGINE26V468000
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may
Reported 2026-07-20
STRUCTURE:BODY26V403000
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
Reported 2026-06-24
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V268000
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-28
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION26V236000
Risk: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 202
Reported 2026-04-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V124000
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Reported 2026-03-03
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000
Risk: 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. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters
Reported 2025-10-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP25V597000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-09-11
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM25V308000
Risk: 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. F
Reported 2025-05-09
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK25V303000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-05-09
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT25V310000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-05-09
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V315000
Risk: 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 avail
Reported 2025-05-09
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY25V164000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-03-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Ford Bronco?
Owners have filed 68 unverified allegations with NHTSA, including reported incidents of 4 crashes and 3 fires. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other components, the Electrical System, Structure, Service Brakes, Powertrain, and Lane Departure systems. All reports remain unverified consumer allegations.
68 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Ford Bronco?
Any shopper considering a used 2024 Ford Bronco should run the specific VIN through the NHTSA recall database before purchase. With 15 open campaigns, including a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, confirming that all remedies have been completed by the selling dealer or prior owner is essential due diligence.
- The 2024 Ford Bronco's defect record scores zero out of 20 in the NHTSA Safety Index, a direct result of 15 recall campaigns tied to this model year, the highest-severity of which is a park-outside or do-not-drive designation.
- A 2024-specific recall covers front seat critical fasteners on Bronco and Ranger vehicles, with Ford citing the risk of a loose or dislodged seat frame, a structural safety concern unique to this production window.
- NHTSA did not conduct an overall crash-test rating or a side-impact rating for the 2024 Ford Bronco; the rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars with a 26 percent rollover risk is the most prominent available safety benchmark for this year.
- The 2024 Safety Index of 55/100 is identical to the 2023 figure, meaning no year-over-year improvement in the safety data profile occurred, and the Weak band designation applies to both consecutive model years.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Ford Bronco places
The 2024 Ford Bronco qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Ford Bronco safety questions
Was the 2024 Ford Bronco crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Ford Bronco, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 55 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Ford Bronco crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Ford Bronco earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 25.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 16 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Ford Bronco?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 68 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19107), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford Bronco 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 144 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.