2022 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 89 Fuel System complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 25% of all 357 complaints filed for the year. The area is tied to six fuel-system recalls, including cracked fuel injectors, and complaints include 6 fires, 3 injuries, and 1 crash. Median mileage at failure is 43,500.
- Fuel System complaints
- 89
- 25% of 357
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 43,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine-compartment fires, sometimes starting with a fuel smell and smoke before flames appear from under the hood while driving or parked.
- Several complaints describe a cracked fuel injector leaking fuel inside the engine bay, matching the issue covered by multiple recalls.
- Some owners report long delays getting recall repair parts (Campaign 22V859000) even after receiving notification letters.
- One complaint describes abnormal gear shifts along with a gasoline odor and burning plastic smell from the A/C vents before the vehicle failed to respond to braking.
- A dashboard wrench icon and a powertrain fault message appeared for one owner, prompting a dealer visit for reduced power.
When 2022 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 19, 2022, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 25V467000Jul 11, 2025Fuel System694,271 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
- NHTSA 25V165000Mar 14, 2025Fuel System33,576 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
- NHTSA 24V187000Mar 8, 2024Fuel System42,652 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.
- NHTSA 22V859000Nov 18, 2022Fuel System521,746 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 22V787000Oct 20, 2022Fuel System26 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.
- NHTSA 21V625000Aug 10, 2021Fuel System13,773 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
Fuel 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 many fuel system complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 89 Fuel System complaints for the 2022 Bronco Sport, which is 25% of the 357 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes. NHTSA lists six recalls covering the 2022 Bronco Sport's fuel system, including campaigns 22V787000, 22V859000, 24V187000, 25V165000, and 25V467000, mostly involving fuel injectors that can crack and leak fuel.
- Have there been fires linked to the fuel system on the 2022 Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA records show 6 fires and 3 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2022 Bronco Sport, along with 1 crash.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2022 Bronco Sport fuel system complaints is 43,500 miles.
- Does the fuel pump control module bracket recall apply to the 2022 Bronco Sport?
- Yes, recall 22V787000 covers 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles where the fuel pump control module bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank, which can cause the FPCM to fail and the engine to stall.