2023 Ford Bronco Sport

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:42.855Z

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.

Complaints
161
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2021: 706 complaints 2021 2022: 368 complaints 2022 2023: 161 complaints 2023 161 2024: 110 complaints 2024 2025: 40 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2021: 706 complaints 2021 2022: 368 complaints 2022 2023: 161 complaints 2023 161 2024: 110 complaints 2024 2025: 40 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2021: 706 complaints 2021 2022: 368 complaints 2022 2023: 161 complaints 2023 161 2024: 110 complaints 2024 2025: 40 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026

2023: 161 complaints

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YearComplaints
2021706
2022368
2023161
2024110
202540
20267

Known problem areas

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

Engine

24% · 38 reports
FIREINJURY
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Our brand new 2023 Ford Bronco Sport was destroyed by a spontaneous under-the-hood fire that occurred within thirty days of delivery and with less than 50 miles on the odometer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-18

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

24% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing relay and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

20% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing canister.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

18% · 29 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I am filing a complaint because Recall 25V467 was issued one year ago to this month and Ford has still not provided the necessary repair or part and keeps saying they don't have a remedy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

We were driving in the middle of nowhere between [XXX] and [XXX] and the fuel system shut down cuz the fuel pump failed with a quarter of a tank left. We are stuck on the side of a narrow highway where the speed limit was 80 mph. Very scary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Power train

13% · 21 reports
CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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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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    2023-05-02Service brakes, hydraulic23V021000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01.

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    2024-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-08-19 Loss of Motive Power
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    2024-04-05Tires24V223000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.

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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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    2024-12-06Visibility24V594000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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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.

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Ford Bronco Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V467000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V340000 · Suspension
  • Recall 22V859000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 22V686000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 23V021000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 24V223000 · Tires
  • Recall 24V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V267000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 24V594000 · Visibility
  • Recall 25V165000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 25V158000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 25V019000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2023 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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.