2022 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints

Owners have filed 371 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (83), Electrical System (77), Power Train (70).

Key takeaways

  • 371 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 13 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine8322%
Electrical System7721%
Power Train7019%
Unknown Or Other5615%
Fuel System5214%
Service Brakes5114%
Gasoline5114%
Fuel/Propulsion System4312%
Forward Collision Avoidance154%
Steering144%
Vehicle Speed Control103%
Air Bags92%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes - filed 2026-11-03

While driving, an severe and persistent rear brake resonance defect occurs during braking operations. The defect manifests as high-frequency vibration, loud grinding, and low-speed brake shudder/chatter from the rear braking system, impacting vehicle control and braking predictability under normal driving conditions. T...

Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-23

I am experiencing a fuel smell in my vehicle when I cold start it in the morning. I took it to the dealership and they could not identify the smell but claimed that if I call Ford customer service they might be able to escalate the issue. Ford customer service just said there is nothing they can do until the recall Cam...

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-19

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact stated the ...

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More for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.