Ford Bronco Sport years to avoid and best years
Newer Ford Bronco Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 76 (691 complaints). 2021 through 2022 are in that same range. From 2023 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 34 (from 155 complaints), 2024 at 36 (from 107 complaints), and 2022 at 55 (from 356 complaints). The Ford Bronco Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 86 of 691 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2023
2024
2022
2025–26
Ford Bronco Sport reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Ford Bronco Sport. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 → Too early | 7 | 7 | 6 | Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine | 24.7 |
| 2025 → Too early | 19 | 38 | 7 | Air bags | 24.7 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 36 | 107 | 8 | Electrical system | 24.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 34 | 155 | 14 | Fuel system, gasoline | 24.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 55 | 356 | 15 | Fuel system, gasoline | 24.5 |
| 2021 → Most | 76 | 691 | 16 | Powertrain | 24.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 synthetic blend (2.0L EcoBoost) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17 (Base/Big Bend/Badlands) to 235/65R17 (Badlands optional/First Edition); 225/60R18 (Outer Banks)
Known issues for this generation
Ford is recalling 2021-2024 Bronco Sports built with the 1.5L engine after a fuel injector was found to crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, which in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire (NHTSA campaign 25V467; the campaign covers 694,271 vehicles in total because it also includes 2020-2022 Escapes). It expands and replaces three earlier campaigns, 22V-859, 24V-187 and 25V-165. Dealers update the engine control software as an interim repair and replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and the fuel injectors as the final remedy. A separate 2025 recall covering the same 2021-2024 model years updates the rearview camera software after a software error could leave the camera image blank or leave it on the display after the backing event ended (NHTSA campaign 25V442).
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Bronco Sport years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 34 (from 155 complaints), 2024 at 36 (from 107 complaints), and 2022 at 55 (from 356 complaints).
Which Ford Bronco Sport year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 76 (691 complaints). 2021 through 2022 are in that same range. On the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 86 of 691 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Ford Bronco Sport owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Ford Bronco Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2023 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Ford Bronco Sport years are too early to compare?
The Ford Bronco Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the Ford Bronco Sport?
1st generation, in production since 2021.
Does the Ford Bronco Sport have fuel injector problems?
Yes; 2021-2024 models with the 1.5L EcoBoost were recalled after injectors could crack and leak fuel, a fire risk (NHTSA 25V467).