2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Only 7 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 7 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 706 |
| 2022 | 368 |
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2024 | 110 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
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I was stranded on the side of the road due to a routine tire puncture on the morning of Sept. 5, 2026. I immediately called AAA for emergency roadside assistance.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-06
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Issue: Unintended acceleration/loss of Park function & airbag non-deployment: Date of Incident: [XXX] Rental Company: Budget Car Rental Vehicle: Ford Bronco Sport 2026 VIN [XXX] At the [XXX], I slowly entered a parking space and once positioned...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
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2026 Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch edition with less than three-thousand miles that we purchased brand new had a major transmission failure and was rendered inoperable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 7 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control.
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Adaptive +predictive cruise control malfunction causing 1) sudden vehicle acceleration and 2) Cruise on but disengaged suddenly engaged and set a higher speed than originally set.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-19
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-12-04Electrical system25V788000 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.
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2026-06-10Electrical system, equipment26V239000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge.
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2026-06-25Air bags26V201000 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.
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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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Date not on fileStructure26V550000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026.
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Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling26V548000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Ford Bronco Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V340000 · Suspension
- Recall 26V550000 · Structure
- Recall 26V548000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 25V788000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V239000 · Electrical system, equipment
- Recall 26V201000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- 6 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.