2025 Ford Bronco Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 Bronco Sport years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has 38 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and ranks best (5th, or lowest complaint level) among the 5 model years with data. It has 7 recalls, including 1 do-not-drive recall for front lower control arm ball joints.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 7
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 23 city / 27 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Bronco Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (18%)
- Airbags5 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (11%)
- Brakes3 (8%)
- Electrical System3 (8%)
- Steering3 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (8%)
- Other2 (5%)
What owners report
- Some vehicles experienced sudden, unexpected steering wheel jerking or self-movement while driving on highways, in one case leading to a rollover crash tied to a front wheel separation.
- Owners reported the Forward Collision Avoidance system failing to activate before a rear-end crash, with front airbags not deploying.
- Some drivers reported engine misfire warnings appearing within days of purchase, with dealers unable to offer an immediate fix.
- The instrument cluster reportedly went blank while driving at low speed, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and later replaced by a dealer.
- One owner reported repeated cuts to the leg from an exposed power seat track edge while entering the vehicle.
- A rear seatbelt reportedly failed to retract after a hard stop and became caught under a tire while the vehicle was parking.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
7 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 26V201000Mar 31, 2026Airbags3,170 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V122000Mar 3, 2026Engine47,804 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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.
2025 compared with other Bronco Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Bronco Sport has 38 complaints and a complaint index of 0, making it the best-ranked year among the 5 model years with data. Engine issues are the top-reported problem area.
- What recalls does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2025 Bronco Sport, covering areas including suspension ball joints, airbag occupant sensors, EGR valves, and instrument cluster software. One recall, for front lower control arm ball joints, is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2025 Bronco Sport?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 26% of complaints (10 of 38), with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles.
- How does the 2025 Bronco Sport compare to other years?
- The 2025 model has a complaint index of 0 and is ranked Best, compared to Avoid verdicts for 2021 (index 100) and 2022 (index 75), Caution for 2023 (index 50), and Good for 2024 (index 25).
- Does the 2025 Bronco Sport have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 26V340000 tells owners not to drive until front lower control arm ball joints are inspected and repaired due to incorrect installation.