2024 Ford Bronco Door Lock Recall (25V303)

Recall 25V303 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024 Ford Bronco in recall 25V303?

The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

Is it safe to drive a 2024 Bronco with recall 25V303?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the lock, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V303?

Recall 25V303 covers 2,002 vehicles: 2024 Ford Bronco.

NHTSA lists 2,002 vehicles in this campaign, built January 19, 2024 to January 25, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Bronco door lock recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V303 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V303 to NHTSA on May 9, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 6 days. If your Bronco was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Bronco is part of recall 25V303?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V303 is open on your Bronco, 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 2024 Bronco 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 owners do about recall 25V303?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V303000 applies to your Bronco.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any lock symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Bronco owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 25V303 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 75 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.

• 2024 Ford Bronco: 75 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear trim cover did not sit flush with the soft top roof installed, making the roof unsecure. The manufacturer and local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.

2024 Ford Bronco owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11662108, filed May 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle would unexpectedly lunge forward and hesitate, with no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a loud, abnormal rattling noise was coming from the soft top area of the vehicle.

2024 Ford Bronco owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11735534, filed May 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway two days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed water leaking on the rear seats through the driver’s and the passenger’s side of the roof.

2024 Ford Bronco owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11578277, filed March 19, 2024

Can recall 25V303 make my Bronco 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.

Owners often ask whether this lock recall means their Bronco qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

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: 22V411000, 24V189000.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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.

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