2022 Ford Bronco Sport Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: October 23, 2026 · Filed: October 23, 2026

I am experiencing a fuel smell in my vehicle when I cold start it in the morning. I took it to the dealership and they could not identify the smell but claimed that if I call Ford customer service they might be able to escalate the issue. Ford customer service just said there is nothing they can do until the recall Campaign 25S76 is done but it is currently on pause even though it was issued 7/16/25 and it is currently 10/23/26. I said that these is a safety issue since Ford has identified that it can lead to the engine igniting which has happened to 8 vehicles according to Ford. They said they recommend waiting for the recall to happen despite my safety concerns on a known flaw with the vehicle. No resolution or any type of compromise provided even though I can identify the fuel smell that they say is a sign of the fuel injector issue that should be fixed under customer satisfaction program Campaign: 22N18

Incident: April 1, 2024 · Filed: October 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.

Incident: August 29, 2022 · Filed: October 18, 2026

I’m reporting that this vehicle has been under recall literally since I purchased it over 4 years ago. It has a potential fire issue with the fuel injector, which several trips to the dealership have not fixed it. Ford sends a letter out once a year and says they’ll let me know when they have a fix. I keep a fire blanket stuffed into my glovebox and I’d like to know why over 4 years isn’t long enough to fix it! NHTSA Recall #25V467 This recall used to show up in my Ford app, but they removed it some time ago. Like that would fix the problem!

Incident: October 7, 2026 · Filed: October 17, 2026

Water is entering the vehicle and dripping onto the interior floorboards, particularly when the air conditioning is running.This has caused growth of mold and rust inside the vehicle. The vehicle has developed multiple dashboard warning lights, and the turn signals and windshield wipers have stopped functioning. Most concerning, the steering wheel has locked while the vehicle was in motion, leaving me unable to steer even though the engine remained running.This created a serious and immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has since become inoperable and will no longer start. The source of the water intrusion and the underlying causes of the electrical and steering failures have not been confirmed. However, the combination of water entering the vehicle, multiple warning lights, loss of turn signals and windshield wiper operation, loss of steering control while the engine remained running, and the subsequent failure to start raises serious concerns about the vehicle’s safety and possible electrical system damage. I took the vehicle in for an inspection to determine the cause of these problems\. I was informed that diagnostic testing would cost approximately $250 per dashboard warning light, potentially exceeding $1,000 before the underlying problems could be identified. I have not received a confirmed diagnosis of the cause of these failures. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Given the loss of steering control while driving, the failure of essential safety-related components, the water intrusion, and the vehicle’s current inability to start, I am requesting a thorough investigation into the cause of these failures and whether they are related to a known vehicle defect. The vehicle should not be operated until the safety issues have been properly diagnosed and corrected.

Incident: September 24, 2026 · Filed: October 15, 2026

The rear drive unit (RDU) deteriorated at 78k miles. I began to notice a shudder during low-speed turns with high steering angle. Upon inspection, metallic flakes were discovered in the RDU’s fluid, apparently indicating mechanical degradation of the internal clutch packs. Two separate Ford dealerships recommended complete RDU assembly replacement at a significant expense. I am concerned that an important drivetrain component could deteriorate this quickly, from normal driving use. I believe this could result in wheel drag/lockup or seizure while operating the vehicle. I have not experienced it yet and I’m not sure whether a total mechanical failure would cause it either. Ford has numerous technical service bulletins on this issue, so it is known to them (TSB 26-2328). I am currently waiting for a dealership to receive parts so that the RDU may be replaced.

Incident: May 5, 2026 · Filed: October 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The contact stated that the failure was related to the powertrain control module (PCM). The dealer reportedly found a transmission failure, and the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact stated that there was sand and debris in the transmission. The vehicle had been driven on the beach. It was unknown whether any repairs were completed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 46,580.

Incident: October 13, 2026 · Filed: October 13, 2026

misfire from fuel injectors

Incident: October 1, 2026 · Filed: October 13, 2026

Stripped differential. I was told by a service tech that the vehicle is safe to drive until it isn’t that Ford is aware but does not have a fix. It is available for inspection. The vehicle is getting worse, and I only drive short distances. Olathe Ford did the inspection. They will not give me a copy of the inspection. I have never received any warning lights whatsoever.

Incident: October 12, 2026 · Filed: October 13, 2026

after the dealership executed Safety Recall 25S76, the vehicle immediately began violently sputtering and surging on public roads, and the service department actively concealed the resulting diagnostic fault codes.

Incident: August 8, 2026 · Filed: October 11, 2026

Formal Complaint: Unresolved Safety Hazard and Delayed Remedy (NHTSA Campaign 25V-467 / Ford Recall 25S76) ​I am writing to express severe concern regarding Ford Motor Company's ongoing failure to provide a permanent, physical fix for the cracked fuel injector fire hazard in my vehicle. Since the initial recall action in late 2022 (22V-859), Ford has repeatedly issued interim software updates and drain tubes rather than replacing the inherently defective hardware. ​It has been over four years without a definitive hardware remedy for a critical defect that carries a severe underhood fire risk. Driving a vehicle with a known fuel-leak fire risk without a permanent solution poses an ongoing safety hazard to myself and my family. I request that NHTSA compel Ford to expedite the production and distribution of replacement fuel injectors for all affected owners immediately.