2025 Ford Bronco Sport
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 684 |
| 2022 | 355 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2026 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
17% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
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While driving home and stopped at a red light, the dashboard displayed a "Service Required" warning followed immediately by a "Shift System Fault" message.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260712
Also filed under ENGINE
17% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.
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This is a second occurrence of the Shift System Fault previously reported in NHTSA complaint 11749893.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
14% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contactâs brother-in-law was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over and slide between 50 and 75 yards.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260729
Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260909
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
Campaign 25V049000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Campaign 25V372000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 25V788000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Campaign 25V343000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19.
Campaign 26V201000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V340000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.
Campaign 26V122000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Ford Bronco Sport — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V340000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V122000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V049000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V372000 (engine) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V788000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V343000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V201000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2025 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 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.