Model year
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 39 complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (7), POWER TRAIN (7), AIR BAGS (5). NHTSA rated the Early Release SUV 4WD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 709 complaints
- 2022 369 complaints
- 2023 160 complaints
- 2024 113 complaints
- 2025 39 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Do not driveSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from…
26V201000 · Mar 31, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
26V122000 · Mar 3, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
25V788000 · Nov 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
25V372000 · Jun 3, 2025
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
25V343000 · May 23, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat…
25V049000 · Jan 31, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Complaints
39 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Release SUV 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| Later Release SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Bronco Sport 4WD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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