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2024 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 fuel system complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 31% of its 108 total complaints, with 3 reported fires and a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. A related recall (25V467000) covers cracked fuel injectors that can leak fuel in the engine compartment.

Fuel System complaints
33
31% of 108
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report spontaneous under-hood fires accompanied by burning smells or smoke shortly after parking or short drives.
  • Some describe a strong gasoline odor while driving, followed by a service warning and, in one case, wiring catching fire underneath the vehicle.
  • Several owners tied fuel odor, rough idling, misfires, stalling, and hard starts to the open fuel injector recall (25V467000), reporting that dealers had no repair parts available.
  • One owner reported a large fuel tank rupture after hitting road debris on the highway, unrelated to off-roading.
  • Multiple owners describe a fuel gauge that suddenly drops from over 60 miles of range to near empty within a mile, leaving them stranded.
  • One owner reported overheating and being told the fuel tank needed replacement under a recall classified as non-safety, addressed only during other service visits.

When 2024 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2024, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2024 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Jun 2024Jul 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Bronco Sport model year

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

  1. 2021119 (17%)
  2. 202289 (25%)
  3. 202357 (37%)
  4. 202433 (31%)
  5. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Recall 25V467000, reported July 11, 2025, covers 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines where a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment. The remedy is an engine control software update and replacement of the high-pressure fuel rail assembly.
How many fuel system complaints does the 2024 Bronco Sport have?
NHTSA lists 33 fuel system complaints for the 2024 Bronco Sport, which is 31% of its 108 total complaints for the year.
Have there been fires linked to fuel system problems in the 2024 Bronco Sport?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the fuel system complaints for this model year, with no associated crashes or injuries.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2024 Bronco Sport?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2024 Bronco Sport is 20,000 miles.
How does the 2024 Bronco Sport compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2024 model's fuel system complaints make up 31% of its total complaints, close to the 37% share seen in the 2023 model year and higher than the 17% share in 2021.

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.