NHTSA Campaign 25V721000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Oct 23, 2025 · 163,256 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

Consequence

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 April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD BRONCO 2021 163,256
FORD BRONCO 2022 163,256
FORD BRONCO 2023 163,256

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V721000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.