2024 Ford Bronco Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
25/100
#4 most-complained of 5 Bronco Sport years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 108 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls, and a complaint index of 25, ranking 4th worst of 5 model years — a "Good" verdict relative to other Bronco Sport years. Fuel System issues are the top complaint area at 31% of reports.
- Complaints
- 108
- Recalls
- 8
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 23 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2024 Ford Bronco Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System33 (31%)
- Electrical System27 (25%)
- Engine26 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (19%)
- Other20 (19%)
- Structure & Body8 (7%)
- Brakes7 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected transmission rollaway or unintended reverse/forward movement while shifting out of park, sometimes causing a crash.
- Owners describe a burning smell followed by smoke or fire coming from under the hood, in some cases tied to the 1.5L engine's fuel system.
- Owners report the backup camera failing to show obstacles or people behind the vehicle, leading to collisions during reversing.
- Owners describe a gasoline smell inside the cabin followed by a service warning and, in one case, wiring catching fire underneath the car.
- Owners report the driver's side front door locking on its own without warning lights or a clear cause the dealer could duplicate.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V340000May 27, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,653 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
- 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.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Bronco Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport a good year?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 model a complaint index of 25 and a "Good" verdict, ranking 4th worst out of 5 Bronco Sport model years, better than 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Fuel System complaints make up 31% of reports, followed by Electrical System at 25%, Engine at 24%, and Transmission & Powertrain at 19%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. Recall 26V340000 covers front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed, and Ford advises owners not to drive until the repair is completed.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2024 Bronco Sport, including issues with the fuel injector, battery state-of-charge detection, windshield wiper motor, and rearview camera software.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
- EPA rates the 2024 Bronco Sport at 24.5 mpg combined (23 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650.