2024 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 19% of all complaints filed for the year. A related recall (25V158000) covers control module recalibration, with median failure mileage reported at 18,500 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 19% of 108
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report unexpected rollaway or unintended gear engagement, including a vehicle rolling out of a garage on its own and vehicles moving unexpectedly while shifting between reverse and drive.
- Several drivers describe the transmission getting stuck in reverse or lurching forward/backward unexpectedly, in at least one case causing injury.
- Owners report erratic shifting and hesitation after about 20 minutes of driving, often paired with a dashboard wrench warning for Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power.
- Sudden loss of power at highway speed is reported, with the vehicle unable to maintain speed or respond to the accelerator, sometimes with no dealer-identified cause.
- One owner reported a burning odor and a fire tied to a 4WD service warning, and another reported wiring that caught fire underneath the vehicle.
When 2024 Ford Bronco Sport transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 15, 2024, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 25V158000Mar 14, 2025Transmission & Powertrain48,041 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. 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 April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Bronco Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 21 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2024 Bronco Sport, which is 19% of the 108 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes. Recall campaign 25V158000, reported March 14, 2025, addresses vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall (24V-267) where the body and powertrain control modules may fail to detect an issue. Dealers recalibrate both modules free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2024 Bronco Sport?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,500 miles.
- Are the transmission issues on the 2024 Bronco Sport dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2024 model year includes 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.