Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have an electrical recall?

Yes. Two recalls, 24V683000 and 24V267000, cover the 2024 Bronco Sport for body and powertrain control modules that may fail to detect a change in 12-volt battery state of charge. The remedy is a free software update or recalibration.

How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 model year, which is 25% of the 108 total complaints filed for that year.

Are there fires linked to electrical problems in the 2024 Bronco Sport?

NHTSA data show 4 fires and 1 crash tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Bronco Sport.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 6,031 miles.

Is the 2024 Bronco Sport better or worse than other years for electrical issues?

The 2024 Bronco Sport's electrical complaint share is 25%, similar to 2023's 25%, but lower than 2021's 31% and higher than 2025's 8% so far.

2024 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 25% of its 108 total complaints, including 4 fires and 1 crash. Two related recalls (24V683000 and 24V267000) address 12-volt battery detection failures in the body and powertrain control modules.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 25% of 108
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,031 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Backup camera fails to display vehicles or pedestrians behind the vehicle, leading to a low-speed collision in one case.
12-volt battery repeatedly drains or won't hold a charge for more than a few days, sometimes leaving the vehicle stranded and requiring a jump start.
Wiring underneath the vehicle, described as having soy-based insulation, shows bite marks and causes failure to start or sensor warning lights.
Vehicle loses power for 15-20 seconds when pulling away from a stop, creating a collision risk.
Owners report smelling gasoline or seeing smoke/steam from under the hood shortly before a fire started, sometimes with no dashboard warning light.
Owners report recall parts for the body/powertrain control module software were not available when the recall notice arrived.

When 2024 Ford Bronco Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2024, latest Sep 10, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA 24V683000Sep 13, 2024Electrical System76 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module/bcm
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport 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 update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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.

Electrical System complaints by Bronco Sport model year

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

2021211 (31%)
202275 (21%)
202338 (25%)
202427 (25%)
20253 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have an electrical recall?: Yes. Two recalls, 24V683000 and 24V267000, cover the 2024 Bronco Sport for body and powertrain control modules that may fail to detect a change in 12-volt battery state of charge. The remedy is a free software update or recalibration.
How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Bronco Sport have?: NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 model year, which is 25% of the 108 total complaints filed for that year.
Are there fires linked to electrical problems in the 2024 Bronco Sport?: NHTSA data show 4 fires and 1 crash tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Bronco Sport.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 6,031 miles.
Is the 2024 Bronco Sport better or worse than other years for electrical issues?: The 2024 Bronco Sport's electrical complaint share is 25%, similar to 2023's 25%, but lower than 2021's 31% and higher than 2025's 8% so far.