2023 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (38), Engine (35), Fuel System (30).
Key takeaways
- 155 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 25% |
| Engine | 35 | 23% |
| Fuel System | 30 | 19% |
| Gasoline | 30 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 17% |
| Power Train | 19 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6% |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-18
Air Conditioning / Engine Cooling System / Belts and Pulleys My vehicle experienced a sudden failure of power while driving. When restarting the car as instructed by the vehicle to try and get it back home, it kept losing power. Eventually? there was a loud under-hood popping noise and visible smoke billowing from und...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-11
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the “Service Vehicle Soon” message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advi...
Engine - filed 2026-09-07
My 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 25V467 / Ford Recall 25S76, issued July 16, 2025. Ford states that a fuel injector may crack, resulting in fuel accumulating on top of the engine. Ford further states that liquid fuel or fuel vapor accumulating near hot engine or exhaust components may ignite ...
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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.