no report yet
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Ford Bronco SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-788 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Forward collision avoidance
1Power train
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2026 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
Structure: body
NewRisk. Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
NewRisk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
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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
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.
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
2026 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
2026 Ford Bronco Sport safety ratings
2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT SUV N/A 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: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Bronco Sport owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2026 Bronco SportDescription Your vehicle may display a blank instrument panel cluster ipc screen upon startup. This may occur when the vehicle is restarted within a specific time interval after turning the vehicle off. Safety Risk A blank ipc screen will prevent the driver from seeing critical…
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