2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems and recalls

Owners have filed 351 complaints on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, and NHTSA has issued 15 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (78 complaints).

351
Complaints
15
Recalls
13
Crash reports
12
Fire reports
17
Injuries
71.2
Severity index

Severity index 71.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 71.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 33 of 97 by severity index among 2022 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 66% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2022 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 78 complaints (22.2%)78 22%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 73 complaints (20.8%)73 21%Power TrainPower Train: 63 complaints (17.9%)63 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 52 complaints (14.8%)52 15%Service BrakesService Brakes: 50 complaints (14.2%)50 14%Fuel SystemFuel System: 50 complaints (14.2%)50 14%GasolineGasoline: 49 complaints (14.0%)49 14%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 37 complaints (10.5%)37 11%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE7822.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7320.8%
POWER TRAIN6317.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5214.8%
SERVICE BRAKES5014.2%
FUEL SYSTEM5014.2%
GASOLINE4914.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3710.5%

Complaints filed per year

0551102022: 262023: 582024: 802025: 1102026: 77 (partial year)2223242511026
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202226
202358
202480
2025110
2026 (year to date)77
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 9.5x those in 2022 to 2022 (248 against 26).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V62500010/08/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
21V92200023/11/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
22V19100025/03/2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
22V68600014/09/2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "La
22V78700020/10/2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.
22V85900018/11/2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
24V18700008/03/2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
24V26700012/04/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCMFord 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.
25V01900017/01/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYFord 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.
25V15800014/03/2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)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.
25V16500014/03/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2
25V46700011/07/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
25V68500010/10/2025EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolan
26V34000027/05/2026SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from th

Other Ford Bronco Sport model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 4 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.