2022 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 75 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 21% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 33,500 miles and 3 fires reported. Three related recalls cover the 12-volt battery, control module calibration, and parking-light flicker.
- Electrical System complaints
- 75
- 21% of 357
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 33,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden battery failure or degradation, sometimes leading to stalling or a no-start condition when trying to leave a parking spot or fuel station.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving at low speed, with the engine unable to restart afterward.
- Several report the entire instrument cluster and dashboard going dark while driving, with loss of speedometer, tachometer, turn signals, and audio.
- Others report the infotainment screen and backup camera going black intermittently during driving or reversing.
- A few owners report loud popping or clicking sounds from the engine compartment tied to electrical smoke or fire, in some cases requiring fire department response.
- One owner reported the vehicle attempting to restart itself repeatedly and locking up controls before catching fire.
When 2022 Ford Bronco Sport electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 2, 2022, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 25V019000Jan 17, 2025Electrical System272,817 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 24V267000Apr 12, 2024Electrical System456,565 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module/bcm
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
- NHTSA 22V686000Sep 14, 2022Electrical System86,050 vehicles
Exterior lighting:lighting control module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
Electrical System complaints by Bronco Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA lists 75 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, accounting for 21% of all complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport's electrical system?
- Yes. There are three related recalls: 25V019000 for 12-volt battery degradation, 24V267000 for control modules failing to detect battery charge state, and 22V686000 for parking lights that flicker with the headlights on.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 33,500 miles at the time of the reported electrical failure.
- Have electrical issues caused fires in the 2022 Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA records 3 fires among the Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, with no reported crashes or injuries.
- Is the 2022 model worse than other Bronco Sport years for electrical complaints?
- The 2022 model's electrical complaints make up 21% of its total complaints, lower than the 2021 model's 31% share, but similar to the 25% shares seen in 2023 and 2024.