CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (5 reports).
2026 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
Engine Piston Defect Can Cause Sudden Loss of Power
Certain 2026 Ford Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles may have engine pistons with incorrectly manufactured piston domes.
Loose body joints may detach, raising crash and fire risk
Some 2026 Ford Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles may have body joints that were not tightened properly.
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.
Engine Block Heater May Overheat, Creating Fire Risk
Certain 2025 Ford Maverick and 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater may have a block heater that overheats when the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in.
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.
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.
Most common 2026 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
Issue: Unintended acceleration/loss of Park function & airbag non-deployment: Date of Incident: [XXX] Rental Company: Budget Car Rental Vehicle: Ford Bronco Sport 2026 VIN [XXX] At the [XXX], I slowly entered a parking space and once positioned in the spot, I fully stepped on the brakes and rotated the electronic shifter dial into PARK. Immediately after park was selected, the vehicle suddenly propelled, accelerated forward, jumped over the parking island and collided with a tree. This occurred while my foot remained firmly on the brake pedal and after Park was selected. Only the lower leg airbag deployed. Front airbags did not deploy despite severe frontal impact. Emergency services tr
We were driving our 2026 Ford Bronco Sport (Badlands Edition) on [XXX] in the [XXX] area of [XXX]. The location was in town and the speed was 45 mph. The day was Friday, XXX, at 5:10pm, when the closed moonroof glass suddently, without any warning, completley exploded. The moonroof exploded upward and pieces of glass flew as it shattered completely. Fortunately, we had the fabric shade closed at the time so the glass did not hit my wife and I. If the shade had been open, I'm sure we would have received cuts, scapes, etc. and might have required a visit to a local hospital or doctor's office. The noise sounded like a gun shot or a blown tire and scared us both! We pulled into the first sid
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was stranded on the side of the road due to a routine tire puncture on the morning of Sept. 5, 2026. I immediately called AAA for emergency roadside assistance. AAA explicitly informed me that their safety policy prevents them from plugging tires on the roadside, however they offered to change the flat out for my spare tire. When I went to the trunk to look for the spare tire, I discovered that there was no spare tire, wheel jack or lug wrench in the vehicle. The manufacturer had entirely omitted this essential safety equipment, replacing it with a chemical sealant and inflator kit. Realizing I was stranded in a dangerous area with zero physical means to replace the wheel left me immed
2026 Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch edition with less than three-thousand miles that we purchased brand new had a major transmission failure and was rendered inoperable. The Bronco Sport transmission pan cracked and the gasket failed upon driving home from a routine, ten minute trip to the grocery store resulting in sudden loss of transmission fluid. The transmission fluid blew all over the engine compartment when this occurred The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership where it remains as of today (one week after the incident occurred). The issue has been confirmed by the Ford dealer. There were zero warning lamps or messages, but there was a smell of something burning. When the vehicle
2026 Ford Bronco Sport questions
Does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport: Engine Piston Defect Can Cause Sudden Loss of Power; Loose body joints may detach, raising crash and fire risk; Front Control Arm May Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Engine Block Heater May Overheat, Creating Fire Risk; Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.