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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Ford Bronco Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
14
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
159
Latest campaign
May 27, 2026

Recall summary by component14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline4–Jul 11, 2025
Electrical system2–Jan 17, 2025
Suspension11May 27, 2026
Equipment1–Oct 10, 2025
Back over prevention1–Jun 27, 2025
Power train1–Mar 14, 2025
Visibility1–Aug 9, 2024
Tires1–Mar 22, 2024
Service brakes, hydraulic1–Jan 23, 2023
Exterior lighting1–Sep 14, 2022

Safety recalls14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 27, 2026Latest campaign
May 27, 202626V340000

Suspension: front control arm

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V340000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V685000

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V685000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V685000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jul 11, 202525V467000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V467000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V467000 · Jul 11, 2025
Jun 27, 202525V442000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
Mar 14, 202525V158000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V158000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V158000 · Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 202525V165000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V165000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V165000 · Mar 14, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component159

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
159Complaints filed
9Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
9Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3824122
Engine3723012
Fuel system3119121
Gasoline3119121
Fuel/propulsion system2818112
Power train2013110
Unknown or other1811012
Service brakes106300
Visibility64000
Suspension53101
Back over prevention53000
Visibility/wiper53100
Equipment53000
Forward collision avoidance43112
Seat belts43001

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “On Friday, October 9, 2026, I was driving to work when I noticed that my 2023 Ford Bronco Sport was struggling to accelerate after I stopped at a red light.”

    Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770299
  • Engine

    “Vehicle drives rough and seems to sputter at times - regardless of gear or driving mode.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767473
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767409

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The most recent, 26V340000 (reported May 27, 2026), concerns suspension. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), suspension (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 159 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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