2026 Ford Bronco Curtain Air Bag Recall (26V580)

Recall 26V580 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Ford Bronco in recall 26V580?

The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Bronco with recall 26V580?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing 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 curtain, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V580?

Recall 26V580 covers 2,711 vehicles: 2026 Ford Bronco.

NHTSA lists 2,711 vehicles in this campaign, built June 27, 2026 to July 26, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Bronco curtain air bag recall?

An interim notice went out first. Check NHTSA to see if the final repair is now available for your VIN.

Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

When was recall 26V580 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V580 to NHTSA on September 9, 2026.

This recall was filed 0 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 29 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 26V580?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V580 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V580000 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S64. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Bronco owners do about recall 26V580?

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 26V580000 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. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the curtain happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 8 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the air bags.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 26V580 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 8 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the air bags. 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.

• 2026 Ford Bronco: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags

Can recall 26V580 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Ford Bronco has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.

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