This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport.
17–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front lower control arm ball joint that can detach from the wheel knuckle, causing sudden loss of steering control and raising the risk of a crash. Vehicles equipped with an engine block heater also have a fire risk: the heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked and plugged in. On the safety electronics side, the passenger seat sensor may fail to correctly identify whether the front passenger is an adult or child, which can cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash. The instrument panel cluster can also fail to start up properly, leaving the driver without warning lights or a speedometer readout.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, which could allow the control arm to separate from the front wheel knuckle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as needed at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can overheat when plugged in while the vehicle is parked, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater and inspect or replace the electrical cord. Owners can also choose to replace the heater element with a plug and remove the cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensor that detects whether an adult or child sits in the front passenger seat may fail, preventing the airbag system from responding correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to work when you start your vehicle, leaving you without dashboard display.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed on your instrument cluster at no cost through a dealer or automatically over-the-air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
