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2025 Ford Bronco Sport problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 39owner complaints
  • 5crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 5injuries reported

39 complaints, against an average of 272 for the other 5 Ford Bronco Sport model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?

The components named most often in the 39 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Engine7 (17.9%)
  2. Power Train7 (17.9%)
  3. Air Bags5 (12.8%)
  4. Forward Collision Avoidance4 (10.3%)
  5. Electrical System3 (7.7%)
  6. Engine And Engine Cooling3 (7.7%)
  7. Service Brakes3 (7.7%)
  8. Steering3 (7.7%)

What symptoms do 2025 Ford Bronco Sport owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 39 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2025 Ford Bronco Sport owners report?

12 of the 39 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

On about 5 or 6 occasions over the course of one year, my brand new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with the Big Bend trim with the VIN number in this report has completely lost engine power with severe engine hesitation with a highly rhythmic / even-patterned computer-controlled-like clicking and severe engine shaking (!!!) and a near stall while traveling from anywhere between 5 and 50 mph and the speed grinds down to a crawl, because it most often happens on an incline (maybe once on flat ground, and never downhill), and either way can be extremely dangerous! Fuel tank was full or half full on every…
Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11768790 · Oct 4, 2026
Vehicle was taken to Bowen [XXX] ([XXX]) for a transmission rebuild under RO #XXX, following repeated transmission failures. Dealer performed a complete teardown and rebuild of the transmission (replacing clutch components, seals, gaskets, fluid, reprogramming solenoids), and the repair order states the vehicle was road tested after repair with no DTCs present and "operating as designed." Vehicle was picked up on XXX at 11:20 AM. Approximately 24 hours later, on XXX at approximately 3:49 PM, while the vehicle was stationary, the instrument cluster displayed a "Shift System Fault, Service…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11764593 · Sep 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. Upon returning to the residence, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed; however, the failure returned two days after the repair. The failure continued for several weeks, and the…
Engine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11764363 · Sep 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving downhill on the freeway with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the transmission independently shifted into neutral, the vehicle lost power, and failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shifted back into drive. The contact exited the freeway, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact stated that the word “CANCEL” in orange was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle…
Electrical System, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11763116 · Sep 9, 2026
1. The Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) module and/or the front passenger-side suspension components failed, causing a complete loss of steering control and an un-commanded, continuous violent pull to the right. Yes, the vehicle and all malfunctioning components are completely intact and available for immediate inspection upon request. 2. Safety was put at extreme risk during highway speeds. The vehicle violently and continuously swerved directly toward the right-hand passenger side. There were 5 total occupants in the SUV, including my daughter-in-law and my three young…
Steering, Electrical System, Lane DepartureNHTSA complaint 11754307 · Aug 2, 2026
The car breaks without warning until it’s already hit them when no one is behind us as we’re backing up it just hits the breaks.
Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11754269 · Aug 2, 2026
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contact’s brother-in-law was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over and slide between 50 and 75 yards. During the crash, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, and the front driver’s side air bags did not deploy. The driver was later taken to the hospital and treated for a concussion and arm and leg abrasions. A Police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed away and later deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The cause…
Air Bags, Forward Collision AvoidanceCrashNHTSA complaint 11753571 · Jul 29, 2026
This is a fourth occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893, 11750183, and 11751201. The vehicle was previously diagnosed and repaired under warranty for the same 'Shift System Fault: Service Required' condition (transmission main control valve body replacement, RO #609213, completed July 21, 2026). Approximately 14 hours after pickup, on July 22, 2026, the identical fault recurred, the Check Engine light illuminated, and the vehicle died while driving. The vehicle was towed to Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, WA and checked in the same day (RO #609522) for further diagnosis. This is now the…
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11752473 · Jul 23, 2026
This is a third occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893 and 11750183. On July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:30-7:42 AM, while driving to a scheduled Ford service appointment, the vehicle exhibited hesitation and delayed acceleration at multiple intersections, not isolated to one location. Although the vehicle's auto start-stop feature has been manually disabled, the hesitation at each stop felt similar to that feature engaging and re-engaging the engine. The vehicle then stalled completely at an intersection and would not move for approximately 10 minutes. The check engine light…
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11751201 · Jul 17, 2026
I was in a car accident on the front/side of the drivers side of our ford Bronco sport. The steering wheel airbag did not deploy. But all other side airbags did.
Air BagsCrashNHTSA complaint 11748474 · Jul 6, 2026
Every morning when I back out of my driveway the brakes squeel as if the wear pad indicators have reached end of life. I took this to the dealer and they said this is completely normal
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11721991 · Mar 4, 2026
Traveling on I5 SB, near Longview, WA. Vehicle steering whell was jerked from my hands. I blacked out briefly from side window impact. Vehicle rolled over into trees and bushes next to the freeway. When I was able to finally see the vehicle at the tow yard. The Right front wheel assy, had seperated from the vehicle and was placed in the rear area of the vehicle. It had been sheared off in the accident. That is why I suspect a DEFECT. This vehicle line has been cited in several mishaps associated with steering issues, and a recall has been issued.
SteeringCrashNHTSA complaint 11691015 · Oct 2, 2025

2025 Ford Bronco Sport: questions owners ask

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; the most common categories were engine (7, 17.9%), power train (7, 17.9%), air bags (5, 12.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 5 complaints mention a crash, 5 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?

Across 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (17.9% of complaints), power train (17.9% of complaints), air bags (12.8% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (10.3% of complaints), electrical system (7.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?

As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport idle rough, misfire or hesitate?

5 of the 39 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (12.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Vehicle was 2 weeks old at 100 miles engine light came on. Received notices that a engine misfire occurred and stated continued driving could further damage engine." (NHTSA complaint 11647599, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

4 of the 39 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (10.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving home and stopped at a red light, the dashboard displayed a "Service Required" warning followed immediately by a "Shift System Fault" message. The vehicle would not accelerate and stalled in the middle of the road with traffic going around me." (NHTSA complaint 11749893, July 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?

3 of the 39 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (7.7%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "This is a fourth occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893, 11750183, and 11751201. The vehicle was previously diagnosed and repaired under warranty for the same 'Shift System Fault: Service Required' condition (transmission main control valve body…" (NHTSA complaint 11752473, July 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Bronco Sport

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2025 only; combines NHTSA's entries for BRONCO SPORT EARLY RELEASE and BRONCO SPORT LATER RELEASE. How these reports are made.

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