28 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Ford is recalling certain Bronco Sport vehicles because some places where vehicle parts are joined may not be tightened properly. Parts could come loose or detach, cargo could become unsecured, and protection in a crash could be reduced. The problem can also cause electrical failure or make the vehicle unstable. Dealers will inspect these connections and tighten, repair, or replace the affected hardware as needed.
Ford is recalling certain Bronco Sport vehicles because the tops of the engine pistons may have been made incorrectly. These piston tops can fail, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lose power to keep moving. Dealers will inspect the pistons and replace the engine assembly if needed. Ford says additional owner letters will be sent when the repair becomes available, anticipated in December 2026.
Some Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles may have front lower control arm ball joints that were installed or repaired incorrectly at the assembly plant. This can allow the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Certain Ford Bronco Sport vehicles have an engine block heater that may overheat while the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in. The recall covers vehicles with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and a block heater. Ford offers replacement of the heater, with the electrical cord checked and replaced if needed, or removal of the heater element and cord with a threaded plug installed.
Ford is recalling certain Bronco Sport vehicles because a sensor may not correctly detect an adult or child in the front passenger seat. If the sensor does not detect the passenger correctly, the airbag may not deploy as intended during a crash. The vehicles do not meet federal crash protection requirements. Dealers will replace the sensor in the passenger seat.
The dashboard display in certain Ford Bronco Sport vehicles may fail when the vehicle starts. If it fails, it may not show important information, including warning lights or vehicle speed. Ford will update the display's software to address the recall. The update can be completed by a dealer or delivered wirelessly, and either method is free of charge to owners.
In certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak. If the block heater is plugged in when this happens, it can short circuit.
On certain Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles with 1.5-liter engines, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. If this fuel leak occurs near a hot engine or exhaust part, it could ignite. Ford will update the engine control software as an interim fix, and will later replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors to fully correct the problem.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
This recall covers Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles that were already repaired once for a related problem, but the fix did not fully work. The control modules that manage the body and transmission may fail to notice when the 12-volt battery is running low. If that happens, the vehicle could lose electrical features like hazard lights, or lose the power needed to keep driving.
This recall covers certain Ford Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles that were already repaired once for a related fuel system problem, but the repair did not fully fix it. A fuel injector in these vehicles may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The 12-volt battery in these vehicles can degrade over time and suddenly stop working. If that happens, the vehicle could lose electrical accessories like the hazard lights, or lose the power needed to keep driving. Dealers will inspect the battery and replace it if needed, at no charge. Vehicles already repaired under an earlier recall for this issue will need this new remedy completed.
Certain 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles have body and powertrain control modules that may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery's state of charge. If the modules do not notice that the battery charge has dropped, the vehicle may lose electrical accessories, such as the hazard lights, or it may lose the power needed to keep driving.
Ford is recalling certain Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the motor that drives the front windshield wipers can quit working. If that motor fails, the wipers stop moving. Dealers will look at the wiper motor and put in a new one if it needs replacing, at no cost to the owner. Ford has mailed letters to affected owners to let them know about the problem.
On these Ford vehicles, the body and powertrain control modules may fail to notice when the 12-volt battery's charge gets low. If a low battery charge isn't detected, the vehicle could lose electrical accessories such as the hazard lights, or it could lose the power needed to keep driving.
Some Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles have tires that may have been manufactured incorrectly. This can lead to a loss of vehicle handling and control.
In certain Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines, a fuel injector inside the engine may develop a crack. If the injector cracks, fuel can leak out of it and collect inside the engine compartment. If that leaking fuel reaches an ignition source, such as a hot engine part or hot exhaust component, it can lead to a fire.
Some Ford Bronco Sport vehicles have an Anti-lock Brake System module that may have been damaged during manufacturing. Valves inside the module can be damaged, causing the module to leak internally. This leak can affect how the brakes respond, leading to the brake pedal traveling further than expected or the vehicle moving unexpectedly during an Auto Hold event. This means the brakes may not respond the way the driver expects.
On these Ford Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5-liter engines, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
On these vehicles, the bracket that holds the fuel pump control module to the fuel tank may not be properly secured. If it isn't, the module can fail, which can cause the engine to stall while driving. A stall increases the risk of a crash.
On certain Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, the parking lights may flicker when the headlights are turned on.
On vehicles with the 1.5L engine, the engine oil separator housing may crack. Once cracked, it can develop an oil leak. If that leaking oil reaches a hot engine or exhaust component that could ignite it, it raises the chance of a fire.
The rear brake linings on these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect how well the brakes perform. In certain situations, you may need to press the brake pedal harder than usual, and the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be longer than expected. To fix this, dealers will replace the front brake pads at no charge to the owner.
The moonroof glass on affected vehicles may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame during manufacturing. Because of this, the glass panel could come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Ford is recalling certain Escape, Bronco Sport, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the fuel delivery module inside the fuel tank may leak. This can cause low fuel pressure, which could cause the engine to stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Certain 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles may have been built with the incorrect front lower control arms installed on the vehicle.
Certain 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles may have loose or missing bolts in the rear suspension subframe assembly.
Certain Ford Edge, Escape and Bronco Sport, along with Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus vehicles, may have an inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit. Without enough lubricant, the rear drive axle can seize while the vehicle is being driven, affecting how the vehicle moves.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 686 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 356 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 163 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 116 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering the 2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport. 25 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Bronco Sport Loose Joints May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V550000), reported Aug 25, 2026.
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has the most, with 16 recalls. The 2026 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 6. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Ford Bronco Sport recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Bronco Sport, Maverick Front Suspension Detachment Risk (26V340000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: