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.
2023 Ford Bronco SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 163 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 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 October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has problems
163 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
38Engine1 crash/fire/injury
32Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
29Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
21Power train2 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes
6Visibility/wiper
6Visibility
5Suspension
3814 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 38 | 4 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 32 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 29 | 2 |
| Power train | 21 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 38 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2023 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 · 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 · 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: 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 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, 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 · 2026 Q1
Tires
Risk. A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
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 · 2025 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a…
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 · 2025 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing 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.
Best & worst years
2023 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
2023 Ford Bronco Sport safety ratings
2023 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 & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Air Conditioning / Engine Cooling System / Belts and Pulleys My vehicle experienced a sudden failure of power while driving. When restarting the car as instructed by the vehicle to try and get it back home, it kept losing power. Eventually? there was a loud under-hood popping noise and visible…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contact’s girlfriend was driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. During the failure, the exterior lighting became inoperable, and several messages were displayed, including the message "No Key Detected". After…
We have been waiting for this solution to this recall and it’s made my family nervous to have vehicles that can catch fire at any point Our mental health has suffered
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