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.
2025 Ford Bronco SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-343 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
7Power train
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
3Engine and engine cooling
3Electrical system
3Steering
3Suspension
139 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, 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.
Best & worst years
2025 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
In owners' words
What Bronco Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On about 5 or 6 occasions over the course of one year, my brand new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with the Big Bend trim with the VIN number in this report has completely lost engine power with severe engine hesitation with a highly rhythmic / even-patterned computer-controlled-like clicking and severe…
This is a fourth occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893, 11750183, and 11751201. The vehicle was previously diagnosed and repaired under warranty for the same 'Shift System Fault: Service Required' condition (transmission main control valve body replacement, RO #609213, completed July 21,…
This is a third occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893 and 11750183. On July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:30-7:42 AM, while driving to a scheduled Ford service appointment, the vehicle exhibited hesitation and delayed acceleration at multiple intersections, not isolated to one location.…
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