Ford Bronco Sport complaints by model year
1,374 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 109 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | 158 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 2022 | 360 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| 2021 | 701 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2021–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 211 | 75 | 38 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 151 | 80 | 37 | 24 | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 184 | 66 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 99 | 54 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 126 | 50 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 59 | 51 | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 62 | 40 | 28 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford Bronco Sport recalls (32)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Bronco Sport model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V548000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail | 2026 | — |
| 26V550000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints | 2026 | — |
| 26V340000 | May 27, 2026 | Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation | 2021–2026 | — |
| 26V239000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire | 2026 | 47.3% |
| 26V201000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2025, 2026 | 8.9% |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure | 2025 | — |
| 25V788000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Instrument Panel Display Failure | 2025, 2026 | 97.7% |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire | 2021–2024 | — |
| 25V467000 | Jul 11, 2025 | Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire | 2021–2024 | — |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2021–2024 | 54.8% |
| 25V372000 | Jun 3, 2025 | Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire | 2025 | 74.5% |
| 25V343000 | May 23, 2025 | Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire | 2025 | 57.4% |
| 25V158000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery | 2021–2024 | 96.2% |
| 25V165000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 100% |
| 25V049000 | Jan 31, 2025 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 102 | 2025 | 96.6% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Ford Bronco Sport FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford Bronco Sport had?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford Bronco Sport model year from 2021 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford Bronco Sport year has the most complaints?
Among the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (701) and the 2021 the fewest (701). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford Bronco Sport problems?
Across the 2021–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Ford Bronco Sport get?
EPA rates the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport at 23 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.