Ford Bronco Sport problems and recalls by year
1,389 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2021 (708); 32 recalls, 3 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2024 Bronco Sport: 111 complaints
5 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries · 26V340000, 25V685000, 25V467000, 25V442000, 25V158000, 24V683000, 24V594000, 24V267000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 6,031 |
| Engine | 24 | 23,099 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | — |
| Power train | 21 | 19,000 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 23,099 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 200 |
| Tires | 4 | 8,000 |
2023 Bronco Sport: 159 complaints
9 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries · 26V340000, 25V685000, 25V467000, 25V442000, 25V158000, 25V165000, 25V019000, 24V594000, 24V267000, 24V223000, 24V187000, 23V021000, 22V859000, 22V686000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 25,000 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 27,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 31 | 35,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | — |
| Power train | 20 | 25,000 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | — |
| Service brakes | 8 | 7,000 |
| Equipment › Appliance › Tv/radio/speakers | 5 | 6,030 |
2022 Bronco Sport: 365 complaints
13 crashes, 13 fires, 17 injuries · 26V340000, 25V685000, 25V467000, 25V442000, 25V158000, 25V165000, 25V019000, 24V267000, 24V187000, 22V859000, 22V787000, 22V686000, 22V191000, 21V922000, 21V625000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 82 | 32,691 |
| Electrical system | 74 | 37,000 |
| Power train | 68 | 38,000 |
| Unknown or other | 55 | 108,076 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 50 | 46,000 |
| Service brakes | 44 | 13,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | — |
| Steering | 12 | 9,000 |
2021 Bronco Sport: 708 complaints
18 crashes, 17 fires, 12 injuries · 26V340000, 25V685000, 25V467000, 25V442000, 25V158000, 25V165000, 25V019000, 24V267000, 22V859000, 22V191000, 21V922000, 21V809000, 21V625000, 21V074000, 21V075000, 21V011000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 203 | 40,000 |
| Power train | 180 | 54,569 |
| Engine | 152 | 49,700 |
| Service brakes | 101 | 9,000 |
| Unknown or other | 98 | 28,296 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 4,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 55 | 69,398 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 26 | 9,000 |
32 recall campaigns since 2005
May 27, 2026 · 26V340000 · 2021–2026 · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · do not drive
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026.
April 14, 2026 · 26V239000 · 2026 · Electrical system; Equipment › Electrical › Engine block heater
The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied.
March 31, 2026 · 26V201000 · 2025–2026 · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge.
November 14, 2025 · 25V788000 · 2025–2026 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
March 14, 2025 · 25V158000 · 2021–2024 · Electrical system › Body control module/BCM; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge.
January 17, 2025 · 25V019000 · 2021–2023 · Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge.
September 13, 2024 · 24V683000 · 2024 · Electrical system › Body control module/BCM; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge.
August 9, 2024 · 24V594000 · 2023–2024 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.
April 12, 2024 · 24V267000 · 2021–2024 · Electrical system › Body control module/BCM; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge.
March 22, 2024 · 24V223000 · 2023 · Tires
The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge.
January 23, 2023 · 23V021000 · 2023 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge.
October 20, 2022 · 22V787000 · 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.
October 15, 2021 · 21V809000 · 2021 · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge.
February 16, 2021 · 21V074000 · 2021 · Suspension › Front › Control arm
These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge.
February 16, 2021 · 21V075000 · 2021 · Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
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Defect investigations
0 of 3 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24014 | 2021–2024 | November 15, 2024 | Loss of Motive Power | Closed |
| RQ24008 | 2022–2023 | April 11, 2024 | Underhood fires caused by fuel leak | Closed |
| PE24002 | 2021–2023 | January 31, 2024 | Loss of Motive Power | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.