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Ford Bronco Sport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.

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Total Recalls
1079
Total Complaints
33
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2021
Worst Year
2026
Best Year

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Ford Bronco Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesWorst Component
2026Best100Full report →
2025500Full report →
20247621ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFull report →
2023131126FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFull report →
20221429814FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFull report →
2021Worst1560712ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFull report →

Most Common Bronco Sport Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
122
POWER TRAIN
103
SERVICE BRAKES
94
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
88
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
69
ENGINE
60
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
30

Based on 1079 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.

Bronco Sport Years to Avoid

2021 Bronco Sport
607 complaints · 15 recalls · 12 injuries
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2022 Bronco Sport
298 complaints · 14 recalls · 14 injuries
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2023 Bronco Sport
112 complaints · 13 recalls · 6 injuries
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.

Best Bronco Sport Years to Buy

2026 Bronco Sport
0 complaints · 1 recalls
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2025 Bronco Sport
0 complaints · 5 recalls
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Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.

Ford Bronco Sport Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ford Bronco Sport Reliability

What year Bronco Sport has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 607 complaints and 15 safety recalls. See the full 2021 report for details on specific defects.

Is the Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

The Ford Bronco Sport has accumulated 1079 owner-filed complaints and 55 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Bronco Sport.

What are the most common Bronco Sport problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas for the Ford Bronco Sport across recent model years are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (122 reports), POWER TRAIN (103 reports), SERVICE BRAKES (94 reports), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (88 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.

How do I check if my Bronco Sport has an open recall?

You can check for open recalls on any Ford Bronco Sport using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.

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