2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission Control Module Recall (25V158)
Ford Motor Company · 48,041 vehicles · Reported March 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 48,041 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V158 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S26 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 14, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 48,041 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) |
| Safety risk | An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 25V158?
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Bronco Sport with recall 25V158?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco Sport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V158?
Recall 25V158 covers 48,041 vehicles: 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022-2023 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 48,041 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2022-2023 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Bronco Sport transmission control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge.
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
When was recall 25V158 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V158 to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 23, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V158000. |
| April 23, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 18 months ago. If your Bronco Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 25V158?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V158 is open on your Bronco Sport, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Bronco Sport owners do about recall 25V158?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V158000 applies to your Bronco Sport.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any control module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,551 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 388 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V158 was reported on March 14, 2025, owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 29 of them (18%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after March 14, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,551 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 388 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: 696 complaints in total, 202 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport: 358 complaints in total, 72 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: 158 complaints in total, 34 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 38 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Ford Bronco Sport: 108 complaints in total, 27 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 15 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to overtake the vehicle ahead, the message "Charging System Needs Service" was displayed. The contact stated that during the first failure, the "Charging System Needs Service" and "Shut the Vehicle Off" messages were displayed.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11635337, filed January 10, 2025
As soon vehicle is turned off a message is displayed System off to save battery And I will not be able to use any of the telematics, specifically if I try to start the vehicle from the app…
2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11640797, filed February 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11653929, filed April 10, 2025
Can recall 25V158 make my Bronco Sport a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V158000 does not automatically make your Bronco Sport a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V267000, 24V330000, 25V133000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Bronco Sport went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V158
Did the recall 25V158 fix work?
Since recall 25V158 was reported on March 14, 2025, owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 29 of them (18%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 23, 2025.
Is the 25V158000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 25V158000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V158000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.