2022 Ford Bronco Sport fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

91 owners have reported fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 25% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 43,500 mi.

Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints
91
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Related recalls
6
Median mileage
43,500 mi

Specific components reported

Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion covers: Fuel system (gas/diesel), fuel pump, hybrid and electric propulsion and battery.

ComponentComplaints
Fuel system, gasoline50
Fuel/propulsion system40
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system1

Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints across Ford Bronco Sport years

122202191202259202335202422025
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints by model year. The 2022 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

3Under 10k210k–30k730k–60k460k–100k100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 25V467000Jul 11, 2025694,271 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.

  • Recall 25V165000Mar 14, 202533,576 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.

  • Recall 24V187000Mar 8, 202442,652 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.

  • Recall 22V859000Nov 18, 2022521,746 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  • Recall 22V787000Oct 20, 202226 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.

  • Recall 21V625000Aug 10, 202113,773 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.

What owners say

  1. Filed Oct 3, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Car has a recall that can’t be correctly repaired with no projected date for repair. Causing decreasing value of the car.
    NHTSA complaint #11768760 · source
  2. Filed Oct 1, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My 2022 Ford Bronco Sport exhibits severe engine knocking and low fuel pressure, which are primary symptoms of open safety recalls 24S16 and 25S76. On 9/29/26, Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo charged me $220.21 out-of-pocket for a powertrain recall system software update. They are now refusing to inspect the physical fuel injectors or complete the safety recalls unless I pay out-of-pocket to replace an unrelated push-to-start button module, holding a federal safety recall hostage.…
    NHTSA complaint #11768273 · source
  3. Filed Sep 6, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The charcoal canister, connection, wires and felt cover has been broken. This is the second time something has went through the cover and broke the charcoal canister. First time it was covered under warranty and only the canister and cover had a hole. This time several things were broken. It caused the engine light to come on. It has also caused the lane assist to stay on. There are bare wires underneath the vehicle. The Ford company wanted to charge me over $2,000. to…
    NHTSA complaint #11762471 · source
  4. Filed Sep 3, 202641,000 miPAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure associated with the recall. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11761912 · source
  5. Filed Aug 19, 2026MTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V467 / Ford Recall 25S76 for a fuel injector that may crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment, creating a risk of fire. The recall was issued in July 2025 and remains open more than a year later. Ford has provided an interim PCM software update intended to detect a leaking injector and mitigate the fire risk, but this does not replace the defective fuel injectors and the recall remains open. Ford states that a final remedy is…
    NHTSA complaint #11757998 · source
  6. Filed Aug 18, 2026COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer if the vehicle experienced the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a…
    NHTSA complaint #11757631 · source
  7. Filed Aug 10, 2026LAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    I am reporting a safety concern involving the transmission in my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport equipped with the 1.5L engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (8F35). I purchased this vehicle new in May 2022 with approximately 6 miles on it. At approximately 83,000 miles, the vehicle displayed a “Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power” warning through FordPass. The notification stated that a transmission clutch had not applied within the expected amount of time and warned that I may…
    NHTSA complaint #11755823 · source
  8. Filed Aug 5, 2026MDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    has been 1 year since recall was initiated for the fuel cap crack with no recourse. we do not feel safe waiting longer for this fix and would request compensation from ford to sell the car.
    NHTSA complaint #11754903 · source
  9. Filed Aug 3, 2026MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    There have been no issues, however it has been a year with no parts available and this sounds like a major potential safety concern if it could start a fire.
    NHTSA complaint #11754386 · source
  10. Filed Jul 30, 202637,000 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the “Service Engine” warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced a rubber hose on the…
    NHTSA complaint #11753718 · source
  11. Filed Jul 27, 202668,000 miMEFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer had previously installed a fuel injector tube behind the…
    NHTSA complaint #11753070 · source
  12. Filed Jul 21, 2026MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer would notify vehicle owners whenever the part became available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11751855 · source

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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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology