CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (7 reports).
2025 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
Front Control Arm May Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Some Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles may have front lower control arm ball joints that were incorrectly installed or repaired at the assembly plant.
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly in a Crash
The occupant classification sensor for the front passenger seat may fail to correctly detect whether an adult or child is sitting there.
EGR Valve May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in certain 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may fail.
Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings
The instrument panel cluster in certain Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles may fail when the vehicle starts.
Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
A manufacturing problem in the cylinder head may cause the engine's ball plugs to fail, leading to an oil leak.
Block Heater May Overheat and Cause a Fire
The engine block heater on certain vehicles with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Instrument Cluster May Not Light Up, Hiding Warnings
Certain 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have an instrument panel cluster that does not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Most common 2025 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
The sunroof exploded and the glass shattered. The safety risk is from the glass shattering and the trauma from the noise of the explosion. The 2025 Ford Bronco was towed to the Ford dealership and has been inspected and repaired. The service manager submitted the claim to the Ford Motor Company under the warranty. Pictures and the inspection report are available at the Ford dealership if needed. There was no warning or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
On XXX, while driving unimpeded on XXX in [XXX] at ~65 mph in clear, mild weather, the tempered rear liftgate glass spontaneously imploded without warning, producing an explosive bang and showering the cargo area and passenger cabin with shattered glass fragments. Key safety and technical facts: 1. No external impact: Traveling on an open stretch of highway with no nearby vehicles throwing debris. No other glass or body panels sustained any impact marks. 2. Defroster inactive: The rear defroster heating elements were completely turned off. 3. Failure pattern: Exhibited characteristics of internal tension, hinge/strut stress, or manufacturing defect rather than external blunt force. Safety
On about 5 or 6 occasions over the course of one year, my brand new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with the Big Bend trim with the VIN number in this report has completely lost engine power with severe engine hesitation with a highly rhythmic / even-patterned computer-controlled-like clicking and severe engine shaking (!!!) and a near stall while traveling from anywhere between 5 and 50 mph and the speed grinds down to a crawl, because it most often happens on an incline (maybe once on flat ground, and never downhill), and either way can be extremely dangerous! Fuel tank was full or half full on every occasion. Oil changed every 5k miles. Luckily at the higher speed, I was on a quiet hilly state hig
Vehicle was taken to Bowen [XXX] ([XXX]) for a transmission rebuild under RO #XXX, following repeated transmission failures. Dealer performed a complete teardown and rebuild of the transmission (replacing clutch components, seals, gaskets, fluid, reprogramming solenoids), and the repair order states the vehicle was road tested after repair with no DTCs present and "operating as designed." Vehicle was picked up on XXX at 11:20 AM. Approximately 24 hours later, on XXX at approximately 3:49 PM, while the vehicle was stationary, the instrument cluster displayed a "Shift System Fault, Service Required" warning, and the vehicle would not shift into any gear other than Park. The vehicle had to be
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. Upon returning to the residence, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed; however, the failure returned two days after the repair. The failure continued for several weeks, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the dealer failed to duplicate the failure. A technician
2025 Ford Bronco Sport questions
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: Front Control Arm May Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly in a Crash; EGR Valve May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power; Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings; Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (7), Power Train (7), Air Bags (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.