2022 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.

20212023
Complaints
447
Crashes
19
Fires
20
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
14

Worst 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#166 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:31,664 mi
Fires:3
#266 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:31,577 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:6
#350 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:36,181 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.

Electrical Faults
66
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
31,664
Engine Problems
66
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
31,577
Transmission / Drivetrain
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,181
Brakes
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
13,367
Gasoline Fuel System
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
24,610
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
9,000
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
5,600
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,861
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,000
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,888,877 vehicles.

25V685000Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
~59,006 affected

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 is plugged in.

25V467000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~694,271 affected

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.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

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 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

25V165000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~33,576 affected

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.

25V158000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
~48,041 affected

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.

25V019000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~272,817 affected

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.

24V267000Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~456,565 affected

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.

24V187000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~42,652 affected

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.

22V859000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
~521,746 affected

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.

22V787000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~26 affected

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.

+ 4 more recalls

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2022 Ford Bronco Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has 447 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 14 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 66 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (66 complaints, avg 31,664 mi); Engine Problems (66 complaints, avg 31,577 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (50 complaints, avg 36,181 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 26,951 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport include 19 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,888,877 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Bronco Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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