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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 37 of 155 total complaints (24%) on the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with a median failure mileage of 18,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue as of the data update.

Engine complaints
37
24% of 155
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, sometimes with no warning lights and loss of steering assist.
  • Delayed acceleration followed by an unexpected RPM surge and lurching forward when the throttle is pressed.
  • Blown engine and turbocharger with oil found coming out of the exhaust, reported at low mileage.
  • Loss of oil pressure under acceleration that puts the vehicle into limp mode.
  • Turbo-related fault codes paired with a reported lack of power and transmission warning alerts.
  • A fuel injector related under-hood fire reported shortly after delivery with very low mileage.

When 2023 Ford Bronco Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2023, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2023 Ford Bronco Sport engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2023Feb 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Bronco Sport model year

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

  1. 2021177 (26%)
  2. 202293 (26%)
  3. 202337 (24%)
  4. 202426 (24%)
  5. 202510 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA lists 37 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Bronco Sport, which is 24% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport engine?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2023 Bronco Sport.
At what mileage do 2023 Bronco Sport engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2023 Bronco Sport is 18,000 miles.
Are the engine complaints serious?
NHTSA records show 1 fire and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this area for the 2023 Bronco Sport, though 0 crashes were reported.
How does 2023 compare to other Bronco Sport years for engine complaints?
Engine complaints made up 24% of total complaints in 2023, close to 26% in 2021, 26% in 2022, 24% in 2024, and 26% in 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.