Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?

15 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport

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2022 Ford Bronco Sport
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 359
Recalls: 15
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2022: 359 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2021	699
2022	359
2023	157
2024	105
2025	38
2026	6

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

22% · 80 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

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My 2022 Bronco Sport suffered a physical underhood engine fire due to Recall 25S76 / Campaign 25V467.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

On [XXX] I began my drive from Miami, FL to SF, CA for my next travel nurse assignment. Three hours into my drive, I stop for gas and return to the highway. I remember accelerating to catch up to traffic and moving into the left lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-12

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

The driver was on M53 near Armada around 5pm today, July 25, 2022. The owner was driving down the road another vehicle pulled up next to her and told her the vehicle was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-26

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

22% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and sensor/sending unit.

FIRE

Power train

19% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

14% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system.

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2021-12-14Fuel system, gasoline21V625000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021.

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2022-04-18Engine and engine cooling22V191000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022.

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2022-08-17Service brakes, hydraulic21V922000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

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2022-12-01Fuel system, gasoline22V787000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.

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2023-02-28Fuel system, gasoline22V859000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.

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2023-03-29Exterior lighting22V686000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

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2024-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-08-19 Loss of Motive Power
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2024-04-11Recall queryClosed 2025-10-30 Underhood fires caused by fuel leak
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2024-04-24Fuel system, gasoline24V187000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2024-06-04Electrical system, power train24V267000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2024-11-15Recall queryClosed 2025-10-10 Loss of Motive Power
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2025-04-22Fuel system, gasoline25V165000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.

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2025-04-23Electrical system, power train25V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267.

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2025-05-02Electrical system25V019000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02.

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2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V467000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. and replace the high pressure fuel rail assembly and the fuel injector ,free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.

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Date not on fileSuspension26V340000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Ford Bronco Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 80 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 78 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 67 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
Recall 25V467000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V340000 · Suspension
Recall 21V625000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 22V191000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 21V922000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 22V787000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 22V859000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 22V686000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 24V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 24V267000 · Electrical system, power train
Recall 25V165000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V158000 · Electrical system, power train
Recall 25V019000 · Electrical system
Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?: 15 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.