How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?

NHTSA lists 66 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Bronco Sport, which is 18% of the 357 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 35,750 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 Bronco Sport.

Is there a recall related to transmission or powertrain issues on the 2022 Bronco Sport?

Yes. Recall campaign 25V158000 covers 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired under an earlier recall (24V-267) whose body and powertrain control modules may fail to detect a fault; dealers recalibrate both modules free of charge.

Is the 2022 Bronco Sport worse than other years for these problems?

The 2022 model's 18% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2021 model's 26% but higher than the 2023 model's 12%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.

Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash or fire?

NHTSA data for this area on the 2022 Bronco Sport lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 66 complaints, with no reported injuries.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 66 of 357 complaints (18%) on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, with a median failure mileage of 35,750. A related recall, 25V158000, covers body and powertrain control module recalibration.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 66; 18% of 357
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,750 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a Powertrain malfunction/reduced power warning appearing on the dash, sometimes paired with an oil leak from the transmission cap.
Some describe the vehicle losing motive power or jerking while driving, occasionally shifting into the wrong gear after restarting.
Several report automatic transmission fluid leaking heavily, accompanied by a burnt smell near the vents.
A grinding noise while backing out of a parking spot was traced to a failed rear differential around 41,000 miles.
Others describe hard, delayed shifts that hang at high RPM in sport mode before finally shifting.
A few report the engine bogging down and jerking between first and third gear, with erratic RPM behavior.

When 2022 Ford Bronco Sport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2022, latest Sep 22, 2026.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA 25V158000Mar 14, 2025Transmission & Powertrain48,041 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. 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 April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Bronco Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2021181 (26%)
202266 (18%)
202319 (12%)
202421 (19%)
20257 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?: NHTSA lists 66 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Bronco Sport, which is 18% of the 357 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 35,750 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 Bronco Sport.
Is there a recall related to transmission or powertrain issues on the 2022 Bronco Sport?: Yes. Recall campaign 25V158000 covers 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired under an earlier recall (24V-267) whose body and powertrain control modules may fail to detect a fault; dealers recalibrate both modules free of charge.
Is the 2022 Bronco Sport worse than other years for these problems?: The 2022 model's 18% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2021 model's 26% but higher than the 2023 model's 12%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.
Did any of these transmission complaints involve a crash or fire?: NHTSA data for this area on the 2022 Bronco Sport lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 66 complaints, with no reported injuries.