Model year
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2026 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 UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated the SUV N/A 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
26V550000 · Aug 25, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle…
26V548000 · Aug 25, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
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…
26V239000 · Apr 14, 2026
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
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…
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.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 4WD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Bronco Sport 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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