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2022 Ford Bronco Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 368 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the fuel system (25% of complaints, typically around 43,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Bronco Sport model year since 2000 and has 15 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Fuel system
93 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery.
The contact owned a 2022 Ford bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, while in a line of traffic and preparing to make a right turn onto another street, the contact noticed black smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle and spontaneously there were flames coming from under the hood.…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Engine
89 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that after inspecting the driveway, the contact noticed an abnormal stain on the concrete driveway. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer discovered that the oil filter might have been left loose from the last…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The contact stated that the failure was related to the powertrain control module (PCM). The dealer…
Electrical
77 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that after an unknown recall repair was performed on the vehicle, the vehicle was wobbly while driving and failed to lock securely on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start occasionally. The contact was able to…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact jump-started the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the message "charging system service now" was displayed on the…
Transmission
70 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, driveline.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 24v267000 (electrical system, power train); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle required a jumpstart to start, and while driving at an…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Other or unspecified
56 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking space on the park position, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and reversed, striking her mother on the knee. The contact was able to get in the vehicle and depress the brake pedal. An appointment was scheduled…
I take very good care of my car and I purchased it brand new in july of 2022. Out of nowhere a few days ago I had my car slipping of gear and wonât go forward or backwards and then my car proceeded to have the service light pop on and then my check engine light. I do not have all of the diagnostics back yet, but…
Brakes
50 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford bronco. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact's wife noticed an abnormal noise. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed brake residue on all four tires…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r) and reversing at approximately 4 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the rear brakes made an abnormally loud sound. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the sound persisted. The contact stated…
Driver assistance
20 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, assist.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the pre-collision assist, cruise control, active lane change assist, and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of power of steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown software were…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving around the neighborhood at slow speeds, the "forward collision warning" system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the…
Steering
14 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: steering wheel /handle bar.
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while his wife was driving and making a left or a right turn, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The contact stated that while forcefully turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The check engine…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact turned on the heated steering wheel feature, and 30 seconds later, the steering wheel cover began to catch on fire with a blue flame; the contact discovered smoke coming from the steering wheel cover.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s36. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 bronco sport and 2022-2026 maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
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. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Fuel system: fuel injection system
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed august 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in july 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22v-859, 2
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, 2020-2023 aviator, transit, 2020-2024 explorer, 2021-2024 bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Fuel system: fuel injection system
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 25s26.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco sport and 2022-2023 maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24v-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24v-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: body control module/bcm
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 24s24.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel injection system
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 24s16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-859.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel injection system
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed february 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22v-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22v-191 will need to have the new remedy p
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: control/drive module
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: lighting control module
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s21.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Fuel system: control/drive module
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s38.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
On january 31, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24002) to investigate loss of motive power allegations in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco sport vehicles. Consumers reported a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure either while driving or after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicles generally could not be restarted, and the incidents were commonly diagnosed by dealerships to a failed 12-volt (12v) battery. On april 12, 2024, ford issued safety recall 24v-267 covering 456,565 my 2021-2024 ford bronco sport and my 2022-2023 ford maverick vehicles. The recall addressed loss of motive power resultin
Underhood fires caused by fuel leak
Summary
On april 11, 2024, nhtsaâs office of defects investigation (âodiâ) opened this recall query (ârqâ) to investigate the adequacy of, including various safety concerns associated with, the remedy program in recalls 22v-859 (filed nov. 18, 2022) and 24v-187 (filed mar. 8, 2024). The vehicle population associated with these recalls includes certain my 2020-2022 ford escape vehicles and my 2021-2023 ford bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. The safety defect in each recall involves high-pressure fuel injectors that are susceptible to cracking, allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to migrate onto hot surfaces within the engine compartment potentially resulting in underhood veh
Loss of motive power
Summary
On january 31, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe24002 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco sport vehicles. At that time, odi had received 31 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs), with consumers commonly reporting a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure which occurred either while driving, or after coming to a stop. The investigation revealed that my 2021-2024 ford bronco sport and certain my 2022-2023 ford maverick vehicles are equipped with a 12v enhanced flooded battery (efb), which may experience an abrupt failure during a drive cycle. The failure is the result of an internal corrosio
Questions about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (93 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); engine (89 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); electrical (77 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- 15 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 27, 2026 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford Bronco Sport?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Bronco Sport model year since 2000, with 368 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.