2023 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 25% of all 155 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. Three related recalls cover the 12-volt battery, control module recalibration, and flickering parking lights.
- Electrical System complaints
- 38
- 25% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 25,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report loud booming, screeching, or sizzling noises from the dashboard area when pressing the start button, sometimes with a smoke odor entering the cabin.
- Several owners describe the infotainment or gauge screen going completely black, with the reverse camera image freezing or being the only thing that changes it.
- Some vehicles failed to start entirely, requiring a jumpstart, or intermittently lost the Auto Stop/Start feature.
- One owner reported the four-wheel drive system engaging and disengaging on its own, accompanied by a clanking noise, a dashboard warning light, and smoke or fire near the front tires.
- Bluetooth connections were reported to disconnect repeatedly once the vehicle was turned off.
- One owner reported the vehicle not fully charging as intended, though a dealer found no fault during diagnosis.
When 2023 Ford Bronco Sport electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 5, 2023, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 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 many electrical complaints does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 38 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, which is 25% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Bronco Sport is 25,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport's electrical system?
- Yes. Three recalls apply: campaign 25V019000 for 12-volt battery degradation, campaign 24V267000 for control modules failing to detect battery state of charge, and campaign 22V686000 for flickering parking lights.
- Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Among the 38 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Bronco Sport, NHTSA data for the year shows 2 fires, 2 injuries, and 1 crash across the broader electrical-area complaint set.
- Is the 2023 Bronco Sport worse than other years for electrical issues?
- The 2023 model's 25% share of complaints tied to electrical problems is lower than the 2021 model's 31% share, but higher than the 2025 model's 8% share, based on NHTSA complaint data.