2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall: Hard Top May Crack and Detach
Report received by NHTSA: May 12, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
- The risk
A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
16,200 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
587 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 28, 2026 2024-2026 Ford Bronco, 2024-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
- April 14, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Maverick recall: Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
- April 14, 2026 2024-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
- April 14, 2026 2015-2017 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
- April 14, 2026 2021-2025 Ford Bronco recall: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Bronco 2021-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V299000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16,200 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S32 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record