Ford Bronco Sport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,378 owner complaints and 32 recalls on file for the Ford Bronco Sport (2021–2026). The 2021 Bronco Sport has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
1,378
Recalls
32
Model years
6
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

704202136020221582023110202439202572026
NHTSA complaints per Ford Bronco Sport model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford Bronco Sport years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport — 704 complaints, 18 crashes, 17 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2022 Ford Bronco Sport — 360 complaints, 13 crashes, 13 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2023 Ford Bronco Sport — 158 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  4. 2024 Ford Bronco Sport — 110 complaints, 5 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  5. 2025 Ford Bronco Sport — 39 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (158 complaints).

Every Ford Bronco Sport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Bronco Sport70006Engine
2025 Bronco Sport395057Engine
2024 Bronco Sport1105728Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2023 Bronco Sport15895914Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2022 Bronco Sport36013131715Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 Bronco Sport70418171216Electrical System

Most common Ford Bronco Sport problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    357 complaints
  • Engine
    335 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    309 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    300 complaints
  • Brakes
    197 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    65 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    50 complaints
  • Suspension
    41 complaints
  • Steering
    37 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    29 complaints

Complaint trend

20222023202420252026
Complaints about the Ford Bronco Sport received by NHTSA each month.

Ford Bronco Sport recalls

  • Recall 26V550000Aug 25, 202623 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

  • Recall 26V548000Aug 25, 202610,001 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V340000May 27, 20264,653 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V239000Apr 14, 202655 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V201000Mar 31, 20263,170 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 26V122000Mar 3, 202647,804 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V788000Nov 14, 2025229,609 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V685000Oct 10, 202559,006 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V467000Jul 11, 2025694,271 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V442000Jun 27, 2025200,237 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V372000Jun 3, 2025404 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V343000May 23, 20256,781 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V158000Mar 14, 202548,041 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    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.

  • Recall 25V165000Mar 14, 202533,576 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V049000Jan 31, 2025298 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V019000Jan 17, 2025272,817 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V683000Sep 13, 202476 vehiclesModel years 2024

    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.

  • Recall 24V594000Aug 9, 202486,852 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V267000Apr 12, 2024456,565 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    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.

  • Recall 24V223000Mar 22, 2024115 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V187000Mar 8, 202442,652 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V021000Jan 23, 2023801 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V859000Nov 18, 2022521,746 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V787000Oct 20, 202226 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V686000Sep 14, 202286,050 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology