FORD BRONCO SPORT (2024) recall — Power Train
Ford recalls 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles with potential power train software issues that could cause loss of drive power or electrical accessories, requiring free software updates from dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles because their powertrain software might fail to detect low battery charge, which could cause loss of drive power or electrical accessories like hazard lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free software update from a dealer to fix this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81674-ford-bronco-sport-2024-power-train-software-update-to-prevent.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81674-ford-bronco-sport-2024-power-train-software-update-to-prevent · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V683000
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“Ford Bronco Sport 2024: Power Train Software Update to Prevent Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81674-ford-bronco-sport-2024-power-train-software-update-to-prevent. Based on NHTSA recall #24V683000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V683000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's body and powertrain control modules might not detect when the 12-volt battery charge drops too low. This can cause loss of drive power or electrical accessories like hazard lights, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with potential software issues may face reduced drive power or electrical failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Ford Bronco Sport was mailed a notification letter dated October 23, 2024. Vehicles previously recalled under number 24V-267 also need this update.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Get Software Update from Dealer
Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything if my Bronco Sport was previously recalled?
Yes, vehicles previously recalled under number 24V-267 need the new software update to fix the issue.
When was the notification letter sent?
Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024.
What happens if I don't get the update?
The vehicle may lose drive power or electrical accessories, increasing crash risk.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V683000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 24V683000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 will need to have the new remedy performed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V683000 (September 13, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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