2022 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 35,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “lost motive” (8% of reports).
- 76electrical system complaints
- 35,250median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lost motive: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
- Electrical power train: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
- Pre collision: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 4 a fire.
Ford Bronco Sport electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco Sport | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 3 | 8% | 80 |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 27 | 24% | 6,031 |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 38 | 24% | 25,000 |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 76 | 21% | 35,250 |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 212 | 30% | 40,713 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); electrical system:body control module/bcm
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical system:body control module/bcm; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
after the dealership executed Safety Recall 25S76, the vehicle immediately began violently sputtering and surging on public roads, and the service department actively concealed the resulting diagnostic fault codes.
My 2022 Ford Bronco Sport exhibits severe engine knocking and low fuel pressure, which are primary symptoms of open safety recalls 24S16 and 25S76. On 9/29/26, Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo charged me $220.21 out-of-pocket for a powertrain recall system software update. They are now refusing to inspect…
My 2022 Bronco Sport suffered a physical underhood engine fire due to Recall 25S76 / Campaign 25V467. Ford Corporate is refusing to provide a loaner vehicle or alternative transportation, leaving me stranded while the vehicle sits unrepairable at a Ford dealership awaiting a final hardware remedy…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Ford Bronco Sports have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (21% of the 366 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 35,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “lost motive”, in 6 of 76 complaints, followed by “failed start” (6).
Other 2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems
See all 2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems or electrical system problems across all Bronco Sport years.