Ford Bronco Sport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,387 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Ford Bronco Sport, across 6 model years (2021–2026). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (707). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Ford Bronco Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Bronco Sport year: 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Bronco Sport: 707 complaints, 16 recalls
- 2022 Bronco Sport: 364 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2023 Bronco Sport: 159 complaints, 14 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Bronco Sport: 7 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2025 Bronco Sport: 39 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2024 Bronco Sport: 111 complaints, 8 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Bronco Sport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 357 | 6 | 6 |
| Power Train problems | 306 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine problems | 301 | 6 | 4 |
| Service Brakes problems | 163 | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 156 | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 153 | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 6 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 40 | 6 | 5 |
| Steering | 37 | 5 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 4 | 17 |
| Structure | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Bronco Sport problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2022: engine (81) · electrical system (76) · power train (68) · fuel system, gasoline (50)
- 2021: electrical system (212) · power train (188) · engine (151) · service brakes (101) · fuel/propulsion system (63) · fuel system, gasoline (58)
All Ford Bronco Sport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco Sport | 7 | 6 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 39 | 7 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 111 | 8 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 159 | 14 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 364 | 15 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 707 | 16 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Bronco Sport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2021 (707), 2022 (364) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Bronco Sport year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Bronco Sport?
Electrical System, with 357 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Bronco Sport have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.