{"id":"2022_ford_bronco_sport","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"Bronco Sport","model_slug":"bronco-sport","year":2022,"url":"/ford/bronco-sport/2022/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":44816,"model":"Bronco Sport 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":3,"displ":1.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":28,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":342,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2400,"save_spend":-750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44817,"model":"Bronco Sport 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":26,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":387,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V340000","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-05-27","owner_notified":"2026-09-02","units":4653,"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.","consequence":"A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"26S36","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V685000","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-10-10","owner_notified":"","units":59006,"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.","consequence":"An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.","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. 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 Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SA4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V467000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-07-11","owner_notified":"","units":694271,"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"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, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S76","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"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.","consequence":"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.","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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V165000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-04-22","units":33576,"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V158000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-04-23","units":48041,"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.","consequence":"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.","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.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S26","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V019000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-01-17","owner_notified":"2025-05-02","units":272817,"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.","consequence":"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.","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.  Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S02","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V267000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-04-12","owner_notified":"2024-06-04","units":456565,"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.","consequence":"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.","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.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S24","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V187000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-03-08","owner_notified":"2024-04-24","units":42652,"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.","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.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S16.  This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S16","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V859000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-11-18","owner_notified":"2023-02-28","units":521746,"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.","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.  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 performed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S73","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V787000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-10-20","owner_notified":"2022-12-01","units":26,"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.","consequence":"An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S66","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V686000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-09-14","owner_notified":"2023-03-29","units":86050,"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.\"","consequence":"Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22C22","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V191000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-03-25","owner_notified":"2022-04-18","units":345451,"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.","consequence":"An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"21V922000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2021-11-23","owner_notified":"2022-08-17","units":114666,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21C31","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V625000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2021-08-10","owner_notified":"2021-12-14","units":13773,"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.","consequence":"An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21S38","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":15,"critical_count":7,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":354,"crash":13,"fire":12,"injured":17,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",78],["Electrical System",76],["Power Train",66],["Unspecified",53],["Fuel System, Gasoline",51],["Service Brakes",44]],"by_year":{"2022":26,"2023":58,"2024":80,"2025":110,"2026":80},"excerpts":[["2022-12-07","Engine","Dealer is unable to repair recall issues. Ford contacted to buy back the unsafe vehcile. Ford denied the buy back claim. The vehicle is unusable. It is unsafe to drive"],["2022-11-24","Service Brakes","The manual park release cable has a defect to it and needs to be replaced. I the defective part causes there to be a rattle at low speeds. Some 2021 bronco sports had a recall previously issued for this part but 2022s, even though they were built with the same part, have not formally been included in the recall yet."],["2022-11-23","Service Brakes","I have taken my 2022 Ford bronco sport into 2 different dealers to check the brakes. They make a loud squealing noise when in reverse. They both dealers said it was dirt in the brakes. They said it was normal. It still it makes the noise in reverse."]]},"investigations":[{"action":"RQ24014","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","opened":"2024-11-15","closed":"2025-10-10","campaign":"25V019","subject":"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"},{"action":"RQ24008","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS","opened":"2024-04-11","closed":"2025-10-30","campaign":"25V467","subject":"Underhood fires caused by fuel leak","summary":"On April 11, 2024, NHTSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Office of Defects Investigation (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153ODI\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) opened this Recall Query (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153RQ\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) 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"},{"action":"PE24002","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","opened":"2024-01-31","closed":"2024-08-19","campaign":"24V590","subject":"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"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.174,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":46,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":26,"ncap":5,"complaints":354},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}