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Ford Bronco Sport Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 59 recalls and 1,415 owner complaints for the Ford Bronco Sport. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Bronco Sport by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 6 | 8 | |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 0 | 41 | |
| 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 8 | 116 | |
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 14 | 163 | |
| 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 15 | 371 | |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 16 | 716 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Bronco Sport: questions owners ask
Which Ford Bronco Sport year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Bronco Sport model years with the most are the 2021 (716), 2022 (371) and 2023 (163). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (116), 2023 (163) and 2022 (371), out of 4 model years from 2021 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Bronco Sport have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Ford Bronco Sport model years, 59 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (16), 2022 (15) and 2023 (14). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most stalling complaints?
180 owner complaints across 5 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2021 (110), 2022 (43) and 2023 (15) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most no-start complaints?
80 owner complaints across 4 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2021 (49), 2022 (19) and 2024 (7) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most check engine light complaints?
61 owner complaints across 4 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2021 (33), 2022 (17) and 2023 (8) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
58 owner complaints across 5 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2021 (26), 2022 (16) and 2023 (6) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most transmission failure complaints?
45 owner complaints across 2 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2021 (31) and 2022 (14) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
33 owner complaints across 3 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2021 (24), 2023 (5) and 2024 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most fire complaints?
27 owner complaints across 3 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. The most were filed for the 2022 (15), 2023 (6) and 2024 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most overheating complaints?
23 owner complaints across 2 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2022 (13) and 2024 (10) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
18 owner complaints across 2 Ford Bronco Sport model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2023 (13) and 2024 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.