AI DamageFord Bronco Sport: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ford Bronco Sport across 6 model years: 1,352 owner complaints and 282 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 12% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 354 complaints (26% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 146.
- Powertrain: 302 complaints (22% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 125.
- Engine: 298 complaints (22% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 50.
- Service brakes: 193 complaints (14% of all), 12 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Fuel system: 156 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 3 cyl 2021–2026named in 11 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2021–2026named in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed 2021–2026
Drive: 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1,352 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 354 | 6 | 146 |
| Powertrain | 302 | 6 | 125 |
| Engine | 298 | 4 | 50 |
| Service brakes | 193 | 12 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 156 | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 155 | 3 | 31 |
| Visibility | 49 | 2 | 31 |
| Suspension | 39 | 2 | 22 |
| Engine and cooling | 37 | 0 | 49 |
| Steering | 35 | 4 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 | 34 |
| Air bags | 20 | 14 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle then accelerated by itself unexpectedly and the accelerator/throttle was engaged by itself. Breaks were then hard to push and vertically impossible to slow down. At the time, there was no vehicle or obstruction immediately around the vehicle other than a possible box, or small obstruction in the road.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the right with the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The driver was forced to steer the vehicle to the left to center the vehicle.
This intentional data manipulation was used to knowingly bypass active safety recall alerts.SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:In March 2026, while traveling on [XXX], the front suspension suffered an unexplained, catastrophic failure, resulting in an immediate, total loss of steering control.
The vehicle was parked in my parking garage and rolled away causing a collision. There were no warning lights indicating an issue. The vehicle is currently sitting at a shop awaiting warranty paperwork for a transmission replacement that was done last year.
We have a video of the incident from our ring camera: [XXX] My daughter pulled our 2022 Bronco Sport out of our driveway onto [XXX] and then made a right turn onto [XXX] After completing the turn, my daughter said the car pulled to the right like the lane assist kicked in and locked and would not allow her to turn the…
The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. The rear-ended collision caused the front driver's side headrest to detach and fly off into the trunk of the vehicle. The contact's son suffered a sore leg, a small cut above the right ear, and confusion after the crash. Medical attention was received.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Reason for update
- For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure…
- 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may require…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing…
- Some 2025-2026 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster…
- This article supersedes 26-2058 Reason for update
- Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L may exhibit a lack of air conditioning (A/C)…
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion…
- Some 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intelligent oil life monitor feature in…
- Some 2023-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L may exhibit a lack of air conditioning (A/C)…
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang,…
- Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2021 Bronco Sport Side Wrecked is it Really a Bronco? #bronco #fordamount per author: 2,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- What Does the Sasquatch Get? 2026 Ford Bronco Sportamount per author: 3,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport under investigation… #Ford #Recalls 
- Parking Brake - 2021 Ford Bronco Sport #broncosport #ford #fordbroncosport
- Replacing the Key Fob Battery on Ford Bronco (2021 - 2027) #ford #cars
- Copart 2022 ford bronco sport outer banks rebuild part one
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.