repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Ford Bronco SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 371 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has problems
371 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
83Engine7 crash/fire/injury
77Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
70Power train2 crash/fire/injury
51Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
45Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
43Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
15Forward collision avoidance
14Steering
10Vehicle speed control
8017 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 83 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 77 | 4 |
| Power train | 70 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 51 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 45 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| 17 other systems | 80 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2022 Ford Bronco Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
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…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
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.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
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…
repaired · 2025 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q3
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$10,000median
Middle half: $8,500 – $13,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Bronco Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bronco Sport median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Ford Bronco Sport safety ratings
2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 24V-267
- Underhood fires caused by fuel leakLed to recall 25V-467
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 25V-019
In owners' words
What Bronco Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am experiencing a fuel smell in my vehicle when I cold start it in the morning. I took it to the dealership and they could not identify the smell but claimed that if I call Ford customer service they might be able to escalate the issue. Ford customer service just said there is nothing they can do…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The contact stated that the failure was related to the powertrain control module…
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.
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