2023 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.

20222024
Complaints
172
Crashes
6
Fires
9
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
13

Worst 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Problems

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

#129 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:25,900 mi
Fires:2
#222 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:31,232 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#321 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:12,625 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.

Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,900
Gasoline Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
31,232
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
12,625
Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,267
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
5,750
Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,030
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
90
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,502,729 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.

24V594000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~86,852 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to 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.

24V223000Tires
~115 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

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.

+ 3 more recalls

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has 172 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 13 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 25,900 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (22 complaints, avg 31,232 mi); Engine Problems (21 complaints, avg 12,625 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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 20,188 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport include 6 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 12 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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,502,729 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 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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