Ford Bronco Sport Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Bronco Sport model year (2021–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Bronco Sport Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 502 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 528
6 recalls · 233 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 261
3 recalls · 105 complaints
12 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 138
Best Ford Bronco Sport Years to Buy
1 recall · 1 complaint
Main area: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Problem score: 4
4 recalls · 24 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 38
3 recalls · 87 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 98
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Ford Bronco Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 4 | 24 | 1 | — | 38 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 3 | 87 | 1 | — | 98 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 105 | 12 | — | 138 | Good |
| 2022 | 6 | 233 | 5 | — | 261 | Caution |
| 2021 | 6 | 502 | 4 | — | 528 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Bronco Sport Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Bronco Sport models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 4 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Bronco Sport should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport if possible. It has 6 recalls, 502 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 528 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Bronco Sport to buy?+
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 4. It has only 1 recall and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Bronco Sport has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2025, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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