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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the fuel system (37% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Bronco Sport model year since 2000 and has 14 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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Fuel system
59 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, failed to accelerate, and then stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
Engine
38 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, failed to accelerate, and then stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
Electrical
38 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly, instrument panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the four-wheel drive engaged and disengaged independently. The contact stated she heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front tires as the four-wheel drive warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull…
Transmission
20 complaints · 13%The contact's wife owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted with roadside assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that the auto stop/start feature was intermittently inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the four-wheel drive engaged and disengaged independently. The contact stated she heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front tires as the four-wheel drive warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 11%Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front windshield cracked without impact. The contact noticed four cracks. There were several stress lines. The crack extended from the rear-view mirror toward the passengerâs and driver's side. The contact…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the sunroof inadvertently shattered without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Brakes
10 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that there was a loud grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. No further information was available. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford bronco. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 MPH, the rubber brake pad detached, the driver's foot slipped on the metal and crashed into a freezer, located in the garage and the bumper detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported…
Suspension
5 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: rear.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact had taken the vehicle for scheduled maintenance and was informed that the rear shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was bouncing while depressing the accelerator or while driving over a deformation in the roadway. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 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.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 24s51.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an auto hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
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."
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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (59 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); engine (38 complaints); electrical (38 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- 14 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 2023 a bad year for the Ford Bronco Sport?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Bronco Sport model year since 2000, with 159 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.