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2022 Ford Bronco Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs

15 safety recalls list the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, and owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

15
safety recalls
360
owner complaints to NHTSA
13 / 13
complaints citing a crash / fire
23–26
MPG combined (EPA)

15 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: lower ball joint Do not drive

    NHTSA 26V340000 Reported 4,653 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  2. Engine block heater (equipment)

    NHTSA 25V685000 Reported 59,006 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    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…

  3. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 25V467000 Reported 694,271 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  4. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V442000 Reported 200,237 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

  5. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and body control module/bcm (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V158000 Reported 48,041 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  6. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 25V165000 Reported 33,576 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…

  7. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V019000 Reported 272,817 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

  8. Body control module/bcm (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 24V267000 Reported 456,565 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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.…

  9. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 24V187000 Reported 42,652 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…

  10. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 22V859000 Reported 521,746 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed…

  11. Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module

    NHTSA 22V787000 Reported 26 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.

  12. Lighting control module (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V686000 Reported 86,050 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

  13. Oil/lubrication (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V191000 Reported 345,451 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford…

  14. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 21V922000 Reported 114,666 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

  15. Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module

    NHTSA 21V625000 Reported 13,773 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners…

360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,948 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 110 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Car has a recall that can’t be correctly repaired with no projected date for repair. Causing decreasing value of the car.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“My 2022 Ford Bronco Sport exhibits severe engine knocking and low fuel pressure, which are primary symptoms of open safety recalls 24S16 and 25S76. On 9/29/26, Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo charged me $220”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (Bronco Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined23–26 mpg
City / Highway21–25 / 26–28
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine3/4 cyl, 1.5/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8); Automatic 8-spd

Compare Ford Bronco Sport model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Bronco Sport model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Ford Bronco Sport16703
2022 Ford Bronco Sport15360
2023 Ford Bronco Sport14158
2024 Ford Bronco Sport8109
2025 Ford Bronco Sport739
2026 Ford Bronco Sport67

Checking a specific 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

How do I know if my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 15 campaigns currently list the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V625000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.