Ford Bronco Sport Recalls

The Ford Bronco Sport has 41 recalls covering the 2021 through 2026 model years, with the most serious being a fire risk on 2025 and 2026 models equipped with an engine block heater that can overheat while plugged in and parked.

The block heater fire risk extends to 2021-2024 models as well, where a separate issue causes the heater to crack, leak coolant, and short circuit when plugged in. On 2025 models, two additional engine concerns exist: the cylinder head can develop a ball plug failure that causes an oil leak and loss of drive power, and the exhaust gas recirculation valve can fail and cut drive power without warning. The 2025 and 2026 model years also share a passenger seat sensor that can misread an adult occupant as absent, potentially suppressing the front passenger airbag in a crash. The 2025-2026 instrument panel cluster can also fail to display at startup, leaving the driver without a speedometer or warning lights.

On 2024 models, the body and powertrain control modules can fail to detect a low 12-volt battery, which can cause the engine to stall or cut power while driving. Prior repair attempts for this issue on some 2024 vehicles were not fully effective, requiring a second fix. The same battery detection problem affects 2021-2024 models more broadly, and a related recall covers vehicles where an earlier repair on 2021 models was also incomplete.

The 2023 model year has a damaged anti-lock brake module that can cause the brake pedal to sink unexpectedly or the vehicle to move during an Auto Hold event. There are also defective tires on some 2023 vehicles that can cause handling instability, and the windshield wiper motor can fail on 2023-2024 models, removing wiper function entirely. Flickering parking lights on 2022-2023 models reduce the vehicle's visibility to others at night.

On 2021-2023 models with the 1.5L engine, a cracked fuel injector can leak fuel into the engine compartment where hot surfaces can ignite it. Prior repair attempts for this injector issue on some 2021-2023 vehicles were not completed correctly, requiring additional work. The 2021-2022 models with the 1.5L engine have a separate risk where the oil separator housing can crack and leak oil onto hot engine components. The 2021-2022 rear brake linings can be manufactured incorrectly, requiring more pedal force to stop and extending stopping distances. A fuel delivery module on 2021-2022 vehicles can leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure and engine stall. The 2021-2023 12-volt battery itself can degrade and fail suddenly, cutting power to hazard lights or causing a stall.

The 2021 model year carries the heaviest concentration of issues. The rear suspension subframe bolts can be loose or missing, reducing stability and rear crash protection. The front lower control arms may be incorrect, raising the risk of a rollover. The rear drive unit can seize from insufficient lubrication, causing loss of drive or vehicle control. The moonroof glass on some 2021 vehicles was not bonded correctly and can detach while driving, becoming a road hazard. The 2021 model also has a braking concern where loss of power brake assist can extend stopping distances beyond minimum requirements.