2023 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 37% of its 155 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. Four related recalls cover cracked fuel injectors that can leak fuel, and NHTSA records include 3 fires and 3 injuries tied to this area. Median mileage at failure is 35,800.
- Fuel System complaints
- 57
- 37% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 35,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report fuel injectors cracking and leaking fuel inside the engine compartment, in some cases leading to under-hood fires shortly after delivery.
- Some drivers describe a strong fuel odor inside the cabin, including while coming to a stop, tied to the fuel injector recall campaigns.
- Others report the vehicle stalling, taking a long time to restart, and throwing a check engine light with a fuel injector fault code, followed by a limit on speed.
- One owner reported the fuel pump sitting loose inside the gas tank, along with an occasional fuel smell at startup and RPMs sticking at high levels.
- Another owner reported the fuel vapor canister was punctured by road debris because it was made of unprotected plastic, triggering an emissions warning light.
- Several owners reported waiting for recall parts to become available while dealers said repair timelines exceeded a reasonable amount of time.
When 2023 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2023, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2023 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.
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
- Does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. It is covered by four related recalls (22V859000, 24V187000, 25V165000, 25V467000), all involving 1.5L engine fuel injectors that can crack and leak fuel, with fixes including software updates, a drain tube, or a replaced fuel rail assembly.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 37% of its 155 total complaints — the largest share of any Bronco Sport model year in this data.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA's data shows a median mileage at failure of 35,800 for fuel system complaints on the 2023 Bronco Sport.
- Are the 2023 Bronco Sport fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA complaint records tied to this area include 3 fires, 3 injuries, and 2 crashes, alongside reports of fuel odor in the cabin and stalling.
- Is the 2023 Bronco Sport worse than other model years for fuel system issues?
- Yes, relative to other Bronco Sport years in this data: 2023 shows a 37% share of complaints tied to fuel system, higher than 2021 (17%), 2022 (25%), and 2024 (31%).